August is Personalized Learning Month

CALLING ALL EDUCATORS!

Join us in celebrating Personalized Learning Month. We’re shining a spotlight on the innovative strategies that empower students to take charge of their learning journey. We’ve created a social media toolkit packed with resources and inspiration. Download your social media toolkit today and celebrate students everywhere!

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What is Personalized Learning?

Personalized Learning is an educational approach that involves tailoring each student’s academic experience to their learning style, individual needs and interests. Personalized learning embraces the voice of the student and drives academic and post-graduation success through unbiased support and access to resources needed to reach their goals. Educators are concerned that they are not engaging with Gen Z students. We need to keep in mind that teens value authenticity and personalization. Above all, Gen Z students want to be treated as individuals.

Do you believe that every high school student should learn the same material at the same time and in the same manner?

Is the one-size-fits-all educational system failing students?

Is there a better way?

Yes – and it’s a proven model known as Personalized Learning.

No two students are alike, so educators shouldn’t require them to learn in the same way. The more we can tailor instruction to the individual student, the more they are engaged in their learning and more likely to succeed in their studies. Whether one-on-one, in small group learning or by free tutoring, learning plans should be tailored to each student for optimal learning outcomes. Personalized Learning Month recognizes, promotes and supports the practice of teaching students in the way that each learns best.

Incorporates creative ways to teach curriculum and essential life skills

Adapts to individual learning styles

Encourages student agency

Enhances critical thinking skills

Allows students to quickly move ahead with subjects they have mastered and spend a bit more time on subjects with which they struggle

Builds confidence as they successfully master coursework

Instead of an emphasis on test-taking, concentrate on continuous learning and opportunities to demonstrate knowledge

Learning is not linear. There is no one-size-fits-all approach to teaching and learning.

Equity is Essential

Educators must provide equitable experiences for students despite their ability to learn in a traditional manner. It is important that access is also tailored to fit the way students choose to learn. Personalized learning embraces inclusivity and ensures that all students regardless of their socio-economic status race, sexual orientation or disability deserve access to a network that will empower them to make wise decisions for future opportunities.

Personalized learning creates streams of possibilities, empowers students to explore their interest and overcome challenges while reaching new heights of academic and personal growth.
Offers a culturally responsive experience while imparting trauma-resilient care creating safe spaces for all students to thrive.
Students feel safe in an educational environment that allows them to be seen, felt and heard.
Students are more engaged with their work when educators make their learning style a priority.
Students are more likely to retain the lesson.

Personalized learning is for everyone regardless of educational status.

Everyone is Talking About Personalized Learning!

Have you heard? Everyone is talking about personalized learning. Check out the latest press and social media below.

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