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EpiC elementary in Liberty, MO is a model of personalized learning. Not just a school but an idea, philosophy, and journey for every person. 
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Barbara has provided her predictions on what education will look like in 2012 and beyond. We are on the cusp of transforming education and her suggestions are excellent food for thought as we begin the new year. With the infiltration of mobile devices in education, the opportunity to personalize learning in classrooms can be realized. Here is Barbara's final prediction for this year. Make it your own!
" 18. Learning is personalized. Creativity and curiosity is back in the classroom. Learning is passion-driven and joy matters. Learners drive and own their learning."
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A BC principal shares what personalized learning actually means for students. He reflects on this graphic: "I can see how a more personalized system that aims to meet the needs of individual learners may come into conflict with current systems aimed at presenting a predictable, standardized education system that is more representative of a “one-size-fits-all” program."
He concludes his post:
"To me, a more personalized learning environment will be one that: > is richly designed around critical thinking; > incorporates creativity and innovation both in its own design, but also in the design of learning outcomes; > is flexible enough for students at any age to move at their own pace and to explore topics that might not be formally a part of our curriculum; > offers students choices in how and when they learn; > creates and encourages collaborative learning teams."
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David Truss provides an excellent synopsis of Finland's educational system from this video, "Key Drivers of Educational Performance in Finland" presented by Pasi Sahlberg in April 2010.
Do not miss this video of Sahlberg's presentation as he reflects on why Finland has created the highest-ranking system in the world. At the end of this presentation, Sahlberg notes the future goals that Finland has for education; the top one being "Better Individual Learning Path".
In his concluding remarks he articulates the importance of creativity:
"This creativity aspect is very important because in Finland we believe that risk-taking, creativity and innovation are very, very important for a society like ours. And particularly working in this global and globalized world it is more important than what you actually know and remember, it is more what you are and what you are capable of doing.”"
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Do not miss what happens with learners at EPiC Elementary that Re-imagined Education!
EPiC Elementary (Liberty, Missouri) is an innovative, personalized, project-based learning community infused with technology designed to INSPIRE learners to be CREATIVE and THINK BIG! Learners use REAL tools and REAL materials to collaboratively construct REAL world applications of their knowledge. Our learning environment focuses on three areas for all learners: Equipping Learners, Engaging Communities, and Empowering Creativity.