Leading Through Unprecedented Times

How to Personalize the Experience (with Nicki Slaugh & Eric Sheninger)

Episode Summary

In the final episode of Season 6 of Leading Through Unprecedented Times, Nicki Slaugh and Eric Sheninger discuss strategies for personalizing education to better meet the needs of each learner. The guests dive deep into the importance of a dynamic partnership between teachers and students, where learning is tailored to each student's strengths, interests, and needs. Their approach aims to foster a more engaging and effective learning environment, moving away from one-size-fits-all methods. Nicki Slaugh shares insights from her experience as a middle school principal, highlighting the impact of personalized learning on student outcomes. Eric Sheninger, an award-winning educator and author, complements this with examples from his work in various educational settings, illustrating how personalized learning can be implemented on a larger scale. Together, they provide practical advice and actionable steps for educators looking to adopt personalized learning strategies in their own classrooms. Listen to this episode to learn: - The need for dynamic partnerships between teachers and students for effective personalized learning. - The importance of tailoring learning experiences to individual students' strengths, interests, and needs. - Practical examples and strategies for implementing personalized learning in different educational settings. - The positive impact of personalized learning on student engagement and outcomes.

Episode Notes

Guests: 
Nicki Slaugh, Principal, Quest Academy (UT) 
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Eric Sheninger, Award-winning educator and CEO, Aspire Change EDU 
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Personalize (the book) - https://amzn.to/3z7wQJv 

Host: 
Thomas C. Murray, Director of Innovation, Future Ready Schools, Washington, DC 
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