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Download the free digital copy of this ebook with fresh ideas for practical applications of personalized learning. "This book provides the information needed to implement personalized learning with technology and concludes with a step-by-step guide to planning, funding, and implementing a school-wide personalized learning program"

This article explains that differentiated learning is not the same as personalized learning. From my interpretation, differentiated learning is tailored to the needs of a learner within a specific framework (such as State Standards/Common Core) while personalization also considers all of the learner's interests outside of the overarching academic goals, paces the learning to the needs of the student, and uses feedback to adjust as necessary.

This is paper written back in 2007 about PLNs. The author argues that PLN are the future of elearning because of the power they have to offer individualized learning and give the learner the opportunity to organize his/her own learning. That educational institutions cannot expect to simply recreate the same forms of learning used in tradition education online. rather that we must learn to adapt to the new and emerging technologies of ubiquitous computing and social software. Considering that this article was written 9 years ago, I found it to be extremely accurate and representative of PLNs today.

Some ideas for using personal learning networks for personalized learning.

This article discusses the impact of personalized learning. I like the statement: "Technology then becomes an enabler for increasing meaningful personal contact."

Hosted by Redbird, a dialogue between a teacher, an ed tech specialist, and a superintendent on what works in personalized learning.

This article provides a good outlines of personal learning network with links connecting to information about Connectivism as well as constructivism The information Is supported with video discussion of PLN's as well as links to additional resources that can be used to manage your PLN.

What does personalized learning look like? Here are 4 examples!

I've only ever worked with adult learners, so I've really struggled with how to apply the readings from this unit to my teaching. This article helped me wrap my head around what personalized learning might look like in a higher ed setting.

For Grades 4-9

Transitioning away from seat time, in favor of a structure that creates flexibility, allows students to progress as they demonstrate mastery of academic content, regardless of time, place, or pace of learning. Competency-based strategies provide flexibility in the way that credit can be earned or awarded, and provide students with personalized learning opportunities.

Innovate to Educate: System [Re]Design for Personalized Learning A Report From The 2010 Symposium

"report published in 2018"

"Learning with Others: A Study Exploring the Relationship Between Collaboration, Personalization, and Equity"