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The Myth of Learning Styles: IgnitED Research Insight
This first installment of our series connecting learning science and instructional practice focuses on the evidence base which shows learning styles do not exist, and how this evidence can be applied in your classroom.
What are critical decision points when measuring to inform and improve teaching and learning practices?
Teachers and education leaders must make a series of critical decisions when beginning measurement to inform and improve teaching and learning practices. This guide provides an overview of three of these decisions and offers guidance on how to make...
What are key considerations when launching a researcher-practitioner partnership?
External partners can add critical capacity and expertise to help schools tackle measurement goals. However, successful research-practitioner relationships require intentional approaches. We offer three key considerations for launching a successful...
Mix It Up! The Benefits of Mixed-Ability Groups: IgnitED Research Insight
This installment of our series connecting learning science and instructional practice focuses on the benefits of mixed-ability student groups.
Guide: OER Selection
Discover where to find and how to select high-quality OER to enhance or build your own curriculum.
Grade-Level and Personalized Supports with OER
Learn about WLA’s innovative OER model, where students take two math and ELA courses, alternating daily, to better support all students' needs.
Designing Student-Informed Modules Using OER
Learn how Concourse Village Elementary School was able to adopt new OER curriculum to support its students and create its own social studies and literacy interdisciplinary OER modules.
How can I utilize Open Educational Resources to personalize lessons and assessments?
This guide will help educators and school leaders working with Open Educational Resources (OER) to personalize lessons and meet student needs.
Model/Classroom Expectations
This is an observation rubric developed by Personalized Learning Preparatory at Sam Houston (Dallas ISD). The rubric focuses on four components of personalized learning: learner profiles, goal setting, data tracking, and data binders/student...
Knowing the School: How do leaders prepare new teachers to be successful within their school models?
When welcoming new teachers (whether new to the school or to teaching), it is important that you clearly communicate the nuts and bolts that make your innovative school possible. This includes specifics about your model and approach, the supports...
Leadership That Moves You Forward: Innovation, Vision, and Planning
To help understand how district and building-level administrators can successfully manage the change process when leading personalized learning initiatives, the Institute for Teaching and Leading (i4tl) conducted research looking at which actions by...