The document discusses how personalized learning through mobile technology can actively engage students and parents in the learning process by allowing choices in what, when, and where students learn. While literacy and good writing are still important, students need guidance on using social media and networks, as the real world outside the classroom can be addictive. Mobile technology has changed learning, but good writing and teacher support remain essential.

1. Some Thoughts on Internet Connectivity, Personalization and Engagement

2. Credit: Scott McLeod – danngerouslyirrelevent.orgOur kids have tasted the honey

3. Personalized Learning takes a structured and responsive approach, providing experiences that enable students and their parents to make choices around what, when and where to learn. It strengthens the link between learning and teaching by actively engaging students and their parents as partners in learning.B.C. Ministry of Education

4. MOBILE TECHNOLOGY CAN CHANGE LEARNINGGOOD WRITING STILL MATTERSUSING SOCIAL MEDIA NEEDS TO BE TAUGHTNETWORKS ARE ESSENTIALTHE REAL WORLD IS ADDICTIVE

5. Mobile technology is a game changer

6. Don’t let there be any doubt:Literacy might be changing butgood writing still matters and it maybe more important than ever.

7. Even if you say students are native to technology, they still need our help

8. Networks matter – for kids and adults

9. No going back . . . they had seen what was possible with real-world learning

10. Where you can find me:ckennedy@sd45.bc.ca 604-202-4379 @chrkennedychrkennedycultureofyes.com