Unlocking Potential Personalized Learning and Assessment with Aga Chojnacka

In today's educational landscape, unlocking the potential of personalized learning and assessment is paramount. By tailoring learning experiences to individual students' needs, we empower them to explore, discover, and excel at their own pace. Through personalized assessments, we gain valuable insights into each student's progress and areas for growth, allowing us to provide targeted support and foster a deeper understanding of concepts. In this episode, we have an insightful talk with Aga, a seasoned educator with over 19 years of experience from an EAL teacher to a PYP coordinator and consultant. Aga is a lifelong learner driven by curiosity and a commitment to continuously learn and share knowledge. Aga’s experience is in play-based learning and culturally responsive education. Aga talks about personalized learning. She explains personalized learning for 2-8-year-olds and older children. She discusses the effects of technology integration on the SMR model in the classroom and the tricks new teachers use to open up student opportunities. She also shares the ethical concerns about AI and advises those with challenges incorporating personalized learning. Stay tuned for more! Timestamps [06:19] What is personalized learning? [07:10] The personalized learning for 2-8 years olds [08:25] The childhood foundation for older children [10:04] Elementary educators who end up going into leadership [13:34] The right time to incorporate DEIJ into the curriculums [15:29] Tricks that new teachers use to open up opportunities for students  [19:25] The chances of AI aiding personalized learning in the future [23:42] Ethical concerns about AI [29:45] How SMR model in the classroom is affected by the technology integration evolvement [30:30] Advice to those with challenges with incorporating personalized learning Notable quotes “The most important lesson for kids is to embrace imperfection and keep growing” “Play is how kids naturally explore, learn, and discover their potential.” “Nurturing each child's individuality is crucial because our unpredictability makes us unique.” “AI is a tool we made to help us, and we must teach kids to use it wisely while staying human and ethical.” Let's Connect Aga Chojnacka Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aga-chojnacka-83893628/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aga__do/ Twitter: https://x.com/chojnacka_aga Connect with Dr. Dana Specker Watts: Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/teachwatts⁠ Connect with Mike Pierre: Twitter: https://twitter.com/Ayitis_SigmaMan More resources Head over to iss.edu/events to see future PD's that ISS is offering for the SY 22-23. Join the Diversity Collaborative platform-https://info.iss.edu/sign-up-diversity-collaborative Head over to https://seniaacademy.org/link/0S40Ne to check out inclusion education practices for individuals with disabilities and ensure their potential is fully maximized. Please visit inspirecitizens.org to register for the Global Citizenship Are you looking forward to a successful career to teach anywhere in the world? Head over to https://moreland.edu/ for online innovative education programs.