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Watch Out For This Online Learning Trend...

The online learning trend that I explored was personalized learning.  Personalized learning is changing the pace of instructions, being able to differentiate instruction according to the student, allow the users to choose their own learning path, and using the student's experiences and interest to meet their needs.  We use Compass at our school, it does not let them choose their own path, but it gives them a path based on their STAR test scores, differentiating their instruction.  They can also go at their own pace.  
Using technology in your classroom is a great way to personalize learning because you do not have to use the same content delivery method for each student.  It is also a good idea because students do not have to be embarrassed because they are not doing the same tasks as others.  There are many different apps to use for personalized learning. 

Nearpod is a great way to present information whole group.  The teacher controls content from his/her device to the student's device simultaneously. The teacher can also embed quizzes, polls, and open-ended responses, and a draw feature.  You can also embed a slide presentation, and the students can work at their own pace. You not only personalize learning you get formative feedback.  


Seesaw is student driven, and the teacher is always in control because she has to approve their work.  Seesaw is an excellent app to use in the classroom because you can also invite parents to see their child's work.  The students will have a portfolio that they create where they can add pictures, videos, and voice recordings.  Students can give feedback to one another using voice notes or even a video. The teacher can provide feedback and read student's feedback before posting for others to see. 

MobyMax is a personalized learning website that your students can grow and bridge gaps. They can take a placement test when they first log in, or you can assign them tasks by grade level. You can also choose what order lessons are given or which standard the students should work on.  This is a great website not only for students that are struggling but for your advanced students that need to be challenged.     





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Accessed article at - http://www.edtechmagazine.com/k12/article/2014/12/10-online-learning-trends-watch-2015-infographic

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