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Innovative Education in VT

A blog exploring innovative school change by the UVM Tarrant Institute

  • ABOUT US
    • We stand against systemic racism.
    • Diversity Policy
    • The Tarrant Institute
    • Our staff
      • Penny Bishop
      • John Downes
      • Susan Hennessey
      • Audrey Homan
      • Emily Hoyler
      • Life LeGeros
      • Rachel Mark
      • Robin Merritt
      • Jeanie Phillips
      • Scott Thompson
      • Lucie delaBruere
    • Our schools
    • Our book
      • How to use this Educator’s Guide
      • Ch 1: Defining Personalized Learning
        • 1.1 The Three Pillars of Personalized Learning
        • 1.2 The Definition of a PLP
        • 1.3 New Student & Teacher Roles
      • Ch 2: PLPs Aren’t Just For The Teacher
        • 2.1 Knowing Students Well
        • 2.2 Avoid the Pitfalls!
      • Ch 3: Laying The Groundwork for PLPs
        • 3.1 What Are Your Pedagogical Priorities?
        • 3.2 Structures to Support Personalized Learning
      • Ch 4: Starting with the Learner Profile
      • Ch 5: Flexing Your Pathways
        • 5.1 Engaging Pedagogies for All
      • Ch. 6: Scaffolding for Equitable, Deeper Learning
      • Ch 7: PLPs & Proficiency-Based Assessment
      • Ch 8: Student-led PLP conferences
      • Ch 9: Sustaining Innovation
      • Chapter References
  • VIDEOS
    • Tech Tips
    • PLP videos
    • Proficiency-Based Learning Videos
    • Student-Led Conference Videos
  • PODCAST
    • #vted Reads Episode List
    • #vted Reads Videos
  • EVENTS & COURSES
  • TOOLKITS
    • Personalized Learning Plans (PLPs)
    • Proficiency-Based Education
      • Learning Goals
      • Formative Assessment
      • Summative Assessment
  • ARCHIVES
  • CONTACT

Author: Bill Rich

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Trust the Science: Using brain-based learning to upgrade our educational OS

November 23, 2020November 24, 2020 Bill Rich 0 Comments

Spoiler alert: When we adjust learning conditions to be more in sync with the known laws of brain-based learning, learning

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Learning Lab VT News 

Meet Learning Lab VT 2019!

November 6, 2019May 1, 2020 Susan Hennessey Bill Rich 1 Comment

Now that you understand the why of proficiency-based and personalized learning, are you ready to see the how? Learning Lab

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Learning Lab VT 

Welcome to Learning Lab VT

April 5, 2019August 19, 2019 Susan Hennessey Bill Rich 0 Comments

Welcome to Learning Lab VT Ever wonder whether you’re really up to the task of meeting your learners’ needs? We

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