Convening Five Pre-work
~ Flexible Learning Environments ~
What's Convening Five's Topic?
In Convening 5, we will review the updated Ohio Personalized Learning Network's components and indicators for Personalized Learning, as well as a deeper dive into the Flexible Learning Environment component of the Ohio Personalized Learning Framework. Below you will see the indicators from the Flexible Learning Environment component:
2.1 Learners have balanced opportunities to work independently and collaboratively to ensure that their individual learning needs are met.
2.2 Learners are provided with access to appropriate tools and resources that allow them to deepen their learning beyond the school day.
2.3 Learners have voice and choice in how they use flexible and accessible learning spaces.
2.4 Learners and educators co-construct classroom agreements so there is an equal investment in the way learning interactions are structured.
*For reference you can find the entire OH Personalized Learning Framework HERE.
Take some time to build learning around our planned convening five topic by exploring the resources below.
Update
Since we last met Ohio has revised the Personalized Learning components and indicators. While this update does not change the trajectory of your work or cause revisions to anything you have done, it’s important to take a moment to review the revised document. The most significant things to note are:
The components have changed in order in some cases. For example Learner Driven is number 1
Each component has a definition. Some of the indicators moved up into the definition.
There are 3-5 indicators for each component.
The PL Framework is aligned to the Ohio Department of Education Quality Model for STEM and STEAM Schools.
Take a look at the new Ohio Personalized Learning Framework below.
Ohio-Personalized-Learning-Framework-1.pdfSomething to Watch
In this video we learn about the creative use of space to support different types of learning opportunities. As you watch the video, notice where you see evidence of the indicators for Flexible Learning Environment occurring in the school. Jot notes, ideas or questions about what you see and be prepared to share in our session.
2.1 Learners have balanced opportunities to work independently and collaboratively to ensure that their individual learning needs are met.
2.2 Learners are provided with access to appropriate tools and resources that allow them to deepen their learning beyond the school day.
2.3 Learners have voice and choice in how they use flexible and accessible learning spaces.
2.4 Learners and educators co-construct classroom agreements so there is an equal investment in the way learning interactions are structured.
Something to Read
Read ONE of the two articles.
As you read, notice where you see connections to the Ohio Personalized Learning Framework component and indicators for a Flexible Learning Environment. Jot notes, ideas or questions about what you read.
Choice A: Learner Variability
Read this article to learn more about moving away from a one-size-fits-all environment to a Flexible Learning Environment that recognizes that all students differ, and learning sciences research shows that these differences matter for learning.
Choice B: Agency in Personalized Learning Environments
Read this article for tips and practices to consider, as you are building your Flexible Learning Environment.
*Optional: This is an interactive article in Linkedin. If you are signed in to Linkedin you can also add your perspective to the article.
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