Tag Archives: personalized learning

Not Only About Passion-Based Learning

Posted on March 21, 2013 by

In part, he World English Dictionary defines passion as “A strong affection or enthusiasm for an object,  concept, etc: a passion for poetry.” We’ve been hearing a great deal about “Passion-Based Learning”.  People are realizing the importance of giving our students the opportunity to learn about things that are of interest … Continue reading →

Posted in Leading the Learning, Learning, Personalized Learning | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Personalized Learning

Posted on July 6, 2012 by

The great debate in education, particularly where I live in British Columbia, seems to be Personalized Learning or Personalized Education. There was an #edchat chat this Tuesday with this as the topic. The focus for the chat was based on … Continue reading →

Posted in Connections / Relationships, Leading the Learning, Lessons Learned, Personalized Learning, Professional Development, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | 14 Comments

100 Minutes of Genius

Posted on November 25, 2011 by

I am in the midst of completing  individual conferences with my students about their learning this term (and their grades). The end of the term is coming.  It is a natural break in units and the focus on prescribed learning … Continue reading →

Posted in Collaboration, Connections / Relationships, Personalized Learning, Reflection | Tagged , , , , , , , | 11 Comments

Differentiated Instruction or Personalized/Customized Learning – That is the Question

Posted on August 2, 2011 by

I attended John T. Spencer‘s session entitled, Customized Learning, at the Reform Symposium on the weekend.  It is quite amazing how inspiring a person can be in 30 minutes!  But, he was, just that, inspiring. He talked about “empowering the … Continue reading →

Posted in Curriculum, Differentiation, Personalized Learning, Professional Development, Reflection | Tagged , , , , , | 3 Comments

Personalized Learning – Help Needed

Posted on July 26, 2011 by

This fall, I will be teaching two classes which are new to me: Health & Career Education for 2 Grade 5 classes and Physical Education for 2 Grade 6 classes.  Looking at the prescribed learning outcomes as laid out by … Continue reading →

Posted in Collaboration, Differentiation, Leading the Learning, Personalized Learning, Professional Development, Reflection | Tagged , , , , , | 6 Comments