Benefits & Growing Popularity of Personalized Learning

In the Summit Public Schools in California, teachers do not teach lessons at all. Instead, students use semi-autonomous guides relating to a syllabus; the teachers are available to help when asked. Teachers also lead group discussions or manage group projects devoting time to do what an automated system can't do easily. Students set their own goals and use a personalized dashboard.  The system provides regular feedback to the student & teacher.  Systems like this are growing across the country.  Results are showing gains in achievement, especially in math. But even more importantly, students are in charge of their own learning and are much more motivated. 
     The reading program mentioned in the article is Curriculet.  https://www.curriculet.com/


Personalised learning lets children study at their own pace.  Hal Hodson. 01.02.15.  NewScientist - Tech
http://www.newscientist.com/article/mg22530024.200-personalised-learning-lets-children-study-at-their-own-pace.html#.VKsd7Wd0wdU

Data,data, data...How Can It Personalize Learning?

This article is a summary of a study, "Impacts of the Digital Ocean on Education." John Hattle, author of the study analyzed factors that infuenced student achievement and the most important factor was when teachers use information about their students' learning.  We have an abundance of data but finding what is relevant is not an easy task because of the sheer volume of data available. 
The author states that work done on the computer provide instant feedback to the student, whereas work not done on the computer requires teacher time to evaluate and provide feedback.  At the end of the article you can download the study.

A tidal wave of data could personalize learning. Kristen DiCerbo & John Behrens.  3.18.14 Ideas, Research Worth Sharing 
https://research.pearson.com/digitalocean#sthash.00e2zlDM.dpbs