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Combining Learner Variability Research With AI: A New Powerful Tool to Personalize Learning
Tuesday, November 26, 2024 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm EST
Presented by Dr. Cassondra Corbin-Thaddies, VP, Partner and Client Engagement, LINC, the Learning Innovation Catalyst; and Megan Gross, Program Support Specialist, Supporting Inclusive Practices
Moderated by Barbara Pape, Senior Director, Learner Variability Project, Digital Promise
Sponsored by Digital Promise
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Surveys of American public school teachers and parents tell us that teachers don’t have the time, support, or professional learning to bring an understanding and implementation of learner variability into classrooms. Yet, learner variability has the potential to personalize instruction for each learner in order to improve academic opportunities and well-being. AI, if used intentionally and with a research base, has the potential to support teacher efforts to develop lesson plans that personalize instruction.
A new AI-powered tool will be explored that combines Digital Promise’s research-based Learner Variability Navigator (LVN) and Learning Innovation Catalyst, Inc.’s (LINC) new AI platform, Yourway. LVN is a web app that curates the research on how students learn and strategies that can be used in the classroom today to support customizing instruction, including for students with learning differences. Yourway is a customizable, pedagogically trained AI education enhancement platform that bridges research to practice. LVN and Yourway are joining forces to strive to improve educators’ ability to create lesson plans steeped in research and easily accessible that can facilitate the creation of customized lesson plans.
In this edWebinar, you learn about how learner variability allows you to understand the whole child and use an AI-powered tool to quickly and easily tap into LVN research to develop lesson plans that account for learner variability. You also discover:
- The importance of whole-child teaching and learning
- Key factors of learning for grades Pre-K through 12 in literacy, math, and 21st century skills and accompanying strategies, including for students with learning differences
- How to use Yourway’s LVN integration to develop lesson plans
The LVN/Yourway team is also looking for teacher feedback on their latest tool. Educators who try LVN/Yourway and complete a short survey seeking their input on what works, what doesn’t, and how LVN/Yourway can be improved will get six months of free access to Yourway Pro. Feedback will be used to create a tool that is efficient and effective in customizing the education experience.
This recorded edWebinar is of interest to PreK-12 teachers, school leaders, district leaders, and education technology leaders.
About the Presenters
Dr. Cassondra Corbin-Thaddies, known as Dr. Cass, is a leading figure in education, focusing on equity and innovative technology. With over 20 years of experience, she has become a prominent advocate for change in education. As VP of Client and Partner Engagement at Learning Innovation Catalyst (LINC), she integrates AI technology into professional learning for educators. Dr. Cass uses research-based platforms to provide personalized professional development, promoting innovation and strategic change. Her efforts include co-designing AI tools and facilitating learning sessions with educators, empowering them to utilize AI effectively in classrooms. Her thought leadership inspires systemic change and innovative approaches in education.
Megan Gross is an educator and author. She currently serves as a Program Support Specialist for the Supporting Inclusive Practices (SIP) project out of the El Dorado County Office of Education. She supports education agencies, school districts, and staff in advancing inclusive instruction for students with disabilities. Megan is also on the Advisory Board of the Learner Variability Project at Digital Promise.
Prior to this position, Megan led a special education program for students identified with autism spectrum disorders and facilitated their inclusion in general education courses at Del Norte High School in the Poway Unified School District. During her tenure at Del Norte, Megan was recognized as the 2017 California Teacher of the Year and a finalist for National Teacher of the Year, for her work in advancing inclusive education for students with significant disabilities. Megan is the co-author of two books: The Inclusion Toolbox and ParaEducate.
Barbara Pape, Senior Director for the Learner Variability Project at Digital Promise, led a three-year national survey on learner variability and teacher practice, wrote the paper defining learner variability, hosts a monthly webinar series, and co-developed The IEP Project. Previously, she worked in policy analysis and communications for nonprofits and in the U.S. Senate. Barbara has written for numerous publications, including The 74, Getting Smart, and Parents Magazine, and was editor of the first electronically delivered education newsletter, the Daily Report Card. She also produced the Teaching & Learning conference for the National Board, worked in the communications office for the AFT during President Al Shanker’s tenure, and headed up government relations for the City Colleges of Chicago. As a first-generation college student, she earned an Ed.M. at Harvard in reading and literacy and is working on a Ph.D. at the University College London. She launched her career as a middle school language arts teacher.
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