Convening Seven Pre-work

~ The Spread and Scale of Personalized Learning ~

Pre-work

In Convening 7, we will spend time focusing on the future of personalized learning in your learning community. During the convening we will consider: How might we spread and scale personalized learning beyond our design team?  To prepare to answer that question, we’ve compiled some strategies below that LAUNCH teams across the country have used to spread personalized learning.

Directions: Pick at least 2 strategies below, and consider: How might our design team use a version of this strategy for spreading personalized learning?  Note: the strategies below are not exhaustive and we invite you to bring additional ideas and strategies to the convening. 

Strategies for Spreading Personalized Learning

Scale a Condition from the OH Personalized Learning Framework

Pick a condition to focus on as a full staff at your school.  Focus professional learning and PLC’s on this condition.


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Use the Learning Cycle in Professional Development

Continue use of the learning cycle and commitments process in your local professional development.  This is a great way to begin personalizing professional learning with personalized goals.


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Utilize the Moves to Steal

The protocols and processes that we’ve modeled during convenings can be used with staff and/or learners at your sites.


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Explore Personalized Learning Modules

Introduction to personalized learning modules can be used with departments/full staff; a free resource to expand knowledge of personalized learning in your learning community.


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School Visits

Take a team of educators from your school (beyond design team) to visit a personalized learning Launch school in OH or beyond.  Ask your Personalized Learning Specialists for recommendations of schools to visit in your region.

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Using Social Media

Use social media or your school/district newsletter to highlight personalized learning strategies or takeaways.


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Book Study 

Lead/participate in a school or department-wide book study to grow knowledge of personalized learning at your site.


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Personalized Learning “Vanguard” Team

Teachers volunteer or apply to be part of a school or district innovation team that studies personalized learning and serves as a resource for peers, supporting learner-centered practices.


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Personalized Professional Development

Break the one-size-fits-all PD model with a personalized approach.


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We look forward to seeing you soon at Convening Seven to learn more about the spread and scale of personalized learning