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While next-generation assessments and instructional data can help educators gain a deeper understanding of students, the sheer amount of information available can prove challenging.  As I discussed in a prior post<\/a>, educational technologies can amplify the impact of proven formative assessment strategies. But in doing so, educators must often navigate various platforms and other sources of student information that, in many cases, do not seamlessly align or integrate together.
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So how can we make sense of all this information about our students\u2019 abilities and interests?
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Enter the concept of \u201clearner profiles.\u201d In general, a learner profile provides a practical way for educators to make use of assessment results, student interest data, and other relevant information.  Although they can come in many forms, effective profiles have two main characteristics: they are coherent and actionable.  If the information available in the profile is unclear or at times contradictory, it leads to confusion.  And if the learner profile does not lead to action regarding changes in instructional practices to further personalize instruction, then a key rationale for the profile is lost.
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Many educators and schools that make use of learner profiles are also focusing on including students in their development and revision. \u00a0Including students throughout the process fosters agency and ownership of the learning since they have a clear say in their strengths, interests, goals, and steps needed to improve certain skills and academic competencies. Several edtech products and platforms sponsored by online poker florida<\/a> educational companies are also aiming to simplify the process for teachers so that accessing actionable information in a student\u2019s\u2019 learner profile is as timely and seamless as possible.
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Below are key resources, practical examples, and questions to consider when creating learner profiles. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

RESOURCES<\/strong>
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“If we really believe that teaching is about the student, then it sure would help to actually get to know the students in deeper ways.” <\/em>
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Getting to Know You: Learner Profiles for Personalization<\/a> (EdWeek)  
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In this EdWeek article, the author provides specific examples from schools around the country regarding ways that educators are gaining valuable insights about students\u2019 skills, backgrounds, and interests through learner profiles.  She also explores how, as opposed to traditional data meetings or interest surveys, learner profiles go a step further as they can foster personalized, student-centered pathways toward student-selected goals.
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Learning Profile Grid<\/a> (ReSchool Colorado)
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This tool developed by ReSchool Colorado provides practical resources, strategies, and guidelines to help educators build personalized learning profiles across age spans. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Otus Student Performance \/ Learning Profile Platform<\/strong>  (Video 1<\/a>, Video 2<\/a>)
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Otus is an example of a new edtech platform that aims to provide teachers with a holistic view of student performance by streamlining student data, teacher feedback, and student learning artifacts from various sources.  
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More to Explore<\/strong>
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Character Strengths Finder<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This brief survey helps students identify their character strengths.
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Learner Sketch<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

An interactive tool to help students explore their strengths and challenge areas as a learner.
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Thrively<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A platform that helps students build awareness of their strengths and interests, learn about possible career pathways, and solve real-world problems through collaborative projects.
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Learner Profile for IB Students<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This profile describes the broad range of skills and dispositions that IB schools aim to help students develop throughout their educational experience.
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CMS Learns<\/a> (Visual)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This profile outlines the competencies identified by the Charlotte-Mecklenburg School District (NC) as essential for all student to develop to be successful citizens. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Kettering City School District Portrait of a Graduate<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Learner competencies developed by the Kettering City School District in Ohio.
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Vermont Personalized Learning Plan<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This document provides guidance to educators and student in Vermont regarding the development and refinement of Personalized Learning plans. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Learner Profile Prototype Examples
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Below are learner profile prototypes developed by educators at Bristol Warren Regional School District and Propel Schools.  Instead of using a ready-made platform for learner profiles, they were tasked with brainstorming what information would be most helpful in that profile and how it could be built leveraging existing tools available in their schools. (Ex. Google Sites, Adobe Spark, Jumprope)
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Learner Profile: Middle School Inclusion Class<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jen Crandall (<\/em>@teachercrandall<\/em><\/a>) (Special Education Teacher at <\/em>Kickemuit Middle School<\/em><\/a>) Jen
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Student Starting Point Survey<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mary Cabral (<\/em>@MrsMCabral<\/em><\/a>), ELA Teacher at <\/em>Kickemuit Middle School<\/em><\/a>
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Learner Profile Template – Middle School Example <\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mary Cabral (<\/em>@MrsMCabral<\/em><\/a>), ELA Teacher at <\/em>Kickemuit Middle School<\/em><\/a>
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Learner Profile Survey – High School Example<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Liz Johnson, Social Studies Teacher at <\/em>Mt. Hope High School<\/em><\/a>.<\/em>
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Learner Profiles With FlipGrid<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Susan Castigliego, Grade 3 Teacher at <\/em>Hugh Cole Elementary School<\/em><\/a>
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Learner Interest and Goal Inventory<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keith Swist (<\/em>@keithswist<\/em><\/a>), ELA Teacher at <\/em>Kickemuit Middle School<\/em><\/a>
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Learner Profile Template (Elementary)<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kelly Brum and Renee McDougall, Grade 2 Teachers at <\/em>Rockwell Elementary School<\/em><\/a> <\/em>
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Kindergarten Learner Profile Template<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kelly Servant (<\/em>@servantk1<\/em><\/a>), Kindergarten Teacher at <\/em>Hugh Cole Elementary School<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Learner Profile Sketch (Image Above) <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jen Saarinen (<\/em>@snej80<\/em><\/a>) (Inquiring Minds Teacher at <\/em>Kickemuit Middle School<\/em><\/a>)  Jen\u2019s How Might We Questions Here<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Propel Braddock Hills<\/strong><\/a>: Student Led Conferences \/ Learner Profile Sketch (Image Above)<\/strong>
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Questions to Consider<\/strong>
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When creating and implementing learner profiles, consider the following:
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