Category: Pedagogy

Instructional practices and strategies that support personalized learning.

Differentiated Instruction through Real-Time Data

Posted on August 19, 2022 by in Content, Pedagogy
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One element of high-quality instruction includes the practice of checking for understanding and addressing student needs in the moment. One of the most effective ways to collect student assessment data is to utilize digital tools that can instantly measure understanding and summarize it for the instructor. This data can then be used to identify students who may need further support. In addition, the data can inform next steps for students who meet or exceed the objective of the lesson. Wondering what this looks like in the classroom?

Well, you are in luck. Our latest Personalized Learning classroom video showcases this …

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Blended Learning in FUSD

Posted on February 11, 2022 by in Pedagogy
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Have you been hearing the term Blended Learning more and more lately? Are you wondering exactly how it works or how to implement this type of pedagogical strategy? Well, keep on reading, because this is post will knock your socks off.

The term Blended Learning refers to the practice of blending both face-to-face and digital instruction. Within our district Personalized Learning Initiative, we have been supporting teachers in blending the use of analog (paper, pencil) and digital tools across whole-group, targeted small-group, independent, and collaborative settings. One of the key benefits of Blended Learning is that it allows teachers to move into more …

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Reading Progress in Microsoft Class Teams

Posted on November 10, 2021 by in Classroom Tech, Pedagogy
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Reading Progress is a new feature in the Microsoft Class Teams Assignment builder that is designed to help students build confidence and reading fluency through personalized reading experiences. 

Teachers can leverage Reading Progress to connect with students on an individual level, analyze their performance, and identify opportunities for differentiated instruction. A reading passage can be added to a Teams Assignment whereby students then record themselves reading, capturing both audio and video. Then, Microsoft’s AI will analyze the reading fluency and provide instant data insights, that visualize class and individual performance and growth.

Reading Progress is a great opportunity for an at home assignment that provides time …

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