A presentation I gave in 2013 at EdCamp SF Bay

1. ….students are surrounded by a
personalized and engaging world outside of
the school, and they’re not only unplugging
their technology, but their minds and their
passions too often, when they enter into our
schools.
Source: System Re-design for Personalized learning 2010 Report
THE PROBLEM
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2. PERSONALIZED LEARNING
is not complicated, disruptive or revolutionary…
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3. ...but it is coming to a school near you.
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4. Learning is analogous to learning to live in an environment.
Problems are solved by:
1. Observing and responding to the environment
2. Leveraging social networks and expertise of others
How People Learn
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5. LEARN THE LANDSCAPE
emotional
connection
how to use them to progress
resources available
exploration
play
taking risks
my place in the landscape
novice, apprentice, expert
making connections to self
habits of experts
problem solving
how it relates to my interests and strengths
how do I think and work?
challenges
contributions
my contribution to this discipline?
to learn about yourself and what matters to you
IDENTITY ACHIEVEMENT
PASSION, POWER, PURPOSE
leveraging social networks
and expertise
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6. curiosity
exploration
imagination
play
passion
interest
autonomy
participation
mastery
purpose
DRIVEN BY THE CHILD
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7. parents
artisans
experts
professionals technology
scientists
community groups
personal recommendation engine
highly qualified teachers
coaches
peers
resources
SUPPORTED BY…

8. credit flex
authentic assessment
self-assessment
performance
student chooses what to learn
increase the depth of study
mentors/HQT
Source: Ohio Dept Education
Use the same problem solving
techniques as experts
increase curricular options
reflection
performance
performance
holistic assessment
portfolio
Smart Start Profilegrades
ASSESSMENT
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9. takes ownership
for learning
engaged
learns how to learn
purpose
active agent in building and designing life-career
develops strategies for navigating new landscapes (disciplines)
mastery
growth mindset
uses feedback/reflection to set new course/goals
autonomy
OUTCOMES
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10. Community
Home School
Discussion: A centralized system that tracks student’s learning and development from K-12:
Who builds it? Maintains it? Funds it?
SWEET SPOT FOR IMPLEMENTATION?
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11. Questions?
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