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Differentiation is lead by teacher Resources are provided in a variety of formats (maps) Use of current print or non print static resources published by others Accepts given information Within a given domain
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Differentiation is shared between student and teacher Resources are interactive (Google Maps) Use of dynamic resources created by others Evaluates the accuracy of information across multiple domains
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Taking into consideration the needs, interests and learning styles of students Setting up the infrastructure to leverage on the existing physical environment Enabling personal learning in the classroom during lesson time Teacher scafolded personal learning with a high level of student engagement Taking into consideration the appropriate standards
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Network consists of others that live/work with you PLE members have similar interests/viewpoints/ professions/backgrounds Network is face-to-face only, or built around the use of 1-2 tools Network is smaller in size
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Taking into consideration the needs, interests and teaching styles of teachers Taking into consideration the needs and interests of parents Setting up the infrastructure for a virtual learning environment Enabling personal learning outside of the classroom within the school Teacher facilitated personal learning with students deciding on how they want to learn Taking into consideration the appropriate standards
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Network consists of both local and regional/national participants PLE members have similar interests/ viewpoints/professions/backgrounds, but some divergent thinkers may begin to be added Network is face-to-face and built around multiple tools Network is larger of members in network
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Differentiation is student-led Constructable Students create their own resources which are also interactive and shared online Use of dynamic resources created by students Contributes to the debate on the accuracy of information Interdisciplinary and real-world Taking into consideration the need and interests of the local, regional, national community Setting up the infrastructure to allow and enable frequent and flexible mobility between the physical and virtual environments (access at any place) Enabling personal learning outside of the school (access at anytime, all of the time) Student initiated personal learning with teachers serving as content guides Taking into consideration the appropriate standards Network consists of local, regional/ national, international participants Members have very diverse interests/ viewpoints/professions/backgrounds Network fluctuates as owner becomes comfortable with joining/leaving various networks Network involves multiple face-to-face discussions and more than 2 tools