The document outlines questions for a discussion on how media centers can support personalized learning. It discusses how media centers can help teachers with personalized learning, close learning gaps for students, and encourage learning through personal interests. It also questions whether media specialists should use databases to track student achievement for personalized learning and if online tools, apps, and resources can aid personalized learning. Resources on the topic are provided, including a webinar recording and websites on personalized learning in libraries.

1. Personalized
Learning and
the Media
Center
Thursday March 30, 2017
730p – 830p
Host: Pam Kelly, Ed.S, Media &
Education Technology Instructor

2. Question #1
How can the Media Center support teachers in
personalized learning?

3. Question #2
How can Media Centers close learning
gaps with students?

4. Question #3
How can Media Centers support personalized
learning with online tools and resources? What are
your favorite apps, websites, etc for personalized
learning?

5. Question #4
Should Media Specialists use databases to
track student achievement for
personalized learning? Should teachers?

6. Question #5
This question was asked during an article in Education
Week. (Education Week, 2017)
“Can the "Internet of Things" help teachers
observe the hidden dimensions of human
learning in real time, without
compromising student privacy?”

7. Question #6
How can Media Centers encourage learning through
personal interests?

8. Resources
• Webinar:
https://www.anymeeting.com/WebConference/RecordingDefault.aspx?c_psrid=E9
54D888854E3D
• Websites: http://www.eschoolnews.com/2017/02/03/ew-personalized-learning-
libraries/
• Personalized Learning Websites: MackinVia Classroom, Google Classroom
• Personalized Learning Assessments (Data Collection): TEPL Data Collection
System, Moodle, Text Service (Text the library),