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Guide to Personalized Learning Experiences

Personalized Learning and You

Personalized Learning and You

As a foundation for student success, personalized learning experiences consider the cognitive, physical, emotional and social dimensions of a learner while better developing their knowledge, skills and personal development — and addressing the entire ecosystem of supports around learnings.

Whether you choose to implement these strategies across an entire school, try new approaches in your classroom, or even explore bite-sized projects with these experiences in mind, personalized learning can help students develop personally, gain new skills and internalize knowledge in lasting and impactful ways.


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