One of the top Ed Tech trends for 2015 is PERSONALIZATION. This is the combination of pedagogy, curriculum and learning environment to meet the demands of the learner. Not only is this relevant to our students but is also relevant to our teachers.
What is Personalization? According to EdTech Magazine it is the pacing, presentation & differentiation of content, along with the creation of a learning path while utilizing relevant material.
When thinking of personalization, how do we create learning pathways for our teachers? How do we provide those self guided, self paced opportunities for teachers to continue to grow as educators? How do we create a space where educators are intrinsically motivated towards continued learning? How do we foster an environment of personalization in professional development?
There are more questions than answers, but for me there are a few answers. First, offer PD in several formats to meet the learning styles of our teachers. This might be online, face to face or blended. Also, provide PD which is more than "sit and get." Our students learn best by doing and staff, probably, does as well. Provide PD at different levels, some of our staff is more advanced than others. Let's differentiate, just like we do in the classroom.
In closing, personalization is key because we were not all made from the same mold.Let's help each other succeed!
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