In this episode of Innovation unpackagedhost Amy Chodroff interviews Nick Gearing, training and development specialist Boxlight EOS Education, about personalized learning. Nick explains that personalized learning involves tailoring education to the individual needs of students, incorporating elements such as choice, various assessment methods and flexible learning formats. He emphasizes that personalized learning is not just about creating individual plans but also about recognizing and building on each student's strengths.
He also argues as Personalized learning can be implemented in classrooms by recounting your own experiences as an English Language Arts teacher. Nick highlights the importance of students setting attainable goals and providing opportunities for independent work and facilitating small group instruction. He also addresses concerns about teachers' workload, suggesting they start with manageable steps and use available resources and tools, including new ones ai-powered technologies.
The conversation addresses funding challenges for teachers and the availability of subsidies for personalized learning initiatives. Nick recognizes the importance of standardized testing, but emphasizes that personalized learning aims to exceed standardized benchmarks while still meeting educational standards.
Overall, Nick emphasizes the positive impact of personalized learning on student engagement and collaborative environments and the potential to improve outcomes and foster more inclusive and engaging learning experiences.
See the complete Innovation unpackaged Podcast episode for an in-depth exploration of personalized learning and its profound implications for the future of education.
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