1. Jacob Stein, Principal Dr. Mahoney, Literacy Coach
MOUNT DORA MIDDLE SCHOOL PUTTING A MORE PERSONAL TOUCH IN STUDENT LEARNING
Jacob Stein, Principal
Dr. Mahoney, Literacy Coach

2. INTRODUCTION
Personalized Learning
Technology
Roles
Questions & Answers

3. PERSONALIZED LEARNING
In an environment that is personalized, the learning objectives and content, as well as the method and pace, may all vary (US DOE, 2010)
Refers to instruction that is Individualized, tailored, differentiated, student-directed…
Paced to learning needs [i.e., individualized], tailored to learning preferences [i.e., differentiated]
Tailored to the specific interests of different learners.

4. A COMPREHENSIVE STUDENT CENTERED TEACHING MODEL
Motivation to Learn
Self Direction
Mastery of Knowledge and Skills
Social and Emotional Competencies
Individualized, Differentiated, and Varied Instruction

5. BUILDING A CULTURE FOR STUDENT SUCCESS
Social Emotional Competencies:
Self-Awareness
Self-Management
Social Awareness
Relationship Skills
Responsible Decision-Making
(CASEL, 2011)

6. LINKING GOALS TO LEARNING TASKS

7. LINKING GOALS AND MINDSET
Involves teachers and parents helping students to develop the belief that reaching their goals is:
A function of “smartness”
Linked to their current level of skill
Their ability to improve skills needed to achieve the goal (Dwek, 2000)

8. BLENDING TECHNOLOGY
Personalization has and can take place without technology, but not at full scale.
Increases a teacher’s ability to identify and manage the needs of many students…any time, any where.
Increases students access to a large variety of interventions, content, resources, and learning opportunities, everywhere at any time (Wolf, 2010, p. 10)

9. It takes a village! Students Teacher Parents & Guardians
Administration
Community
It takes a village!

10. TEACHERS AND STUDENTS
The teacher’s ability to positively influence a student because of his or her relationship with the student and the student’s family is a means of personalization.
A student’s personal aspirations and self-efficacy perception affect his or her motivation to learn and open windows to expanded interests.
A student’s metacognitive competencies (knowing what they know or need to know) are critical to self-directed learning and mastery and are built through multiple modes of instruction and the teacher’s example.
A student’s social and emotional competencies are significant goals for personalized learning.

11. ADMINISTRATION
Ensures communication is occurring among all stakeholders.
Supports teachers and students by establishing infrastructure that will promote success.
Engages as active participants.

12. PARENTS & GUARDIANS
Help your child use technology to manage their courses to achieve individual goals.
Check in frequently with your child regarding their learning targets and deadlines.
Check your child’s agenda for assignments and teacher comments
Stay in contact with the teacher regarding your child's needs to include technology.
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13. School Way App

15. References
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