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Bits & Bytes Podcast Shorts: Personalized Learning Tips from Eric Sheninger and Nicky Slaugh

Welcome to another insightful episode of Classroom Dynamics: Bits & Bytes, the podcast within a podcast where we explore the latest in educational technology and innovative teaching methods! Hosted by Adam Todd, this episode delves into one of the most important topics for educators today: Personalized Learning.

If you missed our season premiere featuring Eric Sheninger and Nicky Slaugh, authors of the must-read book, Personalize: An Essential Guide for Educators, don't worry—we’re bringing you a concise breakdown of their practical, research-backed strategies for personalizing classroom education. Discover how to move beyond differentiated instruction and create dynamic, student-centered learning environments where students become co-designers of their educational journeys. Listen to the full episode here.

We explore the Four Key Pillars of personalization that Sheninger and Slaugh advocate:

1. Culture - Establishing a classroom environment that values student voice, choice, and agency.
2. Pathways - Offering various ways for students to demonstrate understanding, like project-based learning and digital portfolios.
3. Pace - Allowing students to learn at a speed that works best for them.
4. Voice - Encouraging student involvement in setting learning goals and choosing projects.

Learn how personalized learning platforms can support differentiation, real-time feedback, and adaptive learning. If you’re looking to transform your classroom into a vibrant, inclusive space that caters to individual learning styles and needs, this Bits & Bytes podcast shorts episode is for you!

Tune in and start your journey towards creating a more personalized, engaging, and inclusive classroom environment today!

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