Introduction (5 minutes)
Warm welcome and session overview
Share my personal journey as a music educator discovering the power of remixing EdTech tools—how finding the right “beat” for each learner transformed my teaching and deepened student engagement
Introduce the “Be a DJ” metaphor: Like a DJ curates and remixes tracks, educators can create personalized tech “playlists” to connect learning with each student
Connecting Learning to the Learner (10 minutes)
Present the principle of tailoring technology to diverse student needs and interests to personalize learning
Discuss my experience selecting and reworking tools to make learning relevant and engaging for every student
Interactive poll: Participants share their go-to tech “tracks” and remixing challenges
Igniting Learner Agency (10 minutes)
Describe how embracing creative ownership of technology helped me foster student-led learning journeys and ownership
Share stories of students taking charge in classrooms where technology is flexibly and thoughtfully applied
Peer-share breakout rooms: Attendees exchange ideas on sparking agency in their contexts
Practical Remix Strategies (10 minutes)
Demonstrate remixing digital tools like a DJ: layering, customizing, and adjusting resources to fit distinct learning “rhythms”
Activity: Participants brainstorm their own EdTech remixes and create sample “playlists” using chat or collaborative boards
Mindset Shifts and Reflection (5 minutes)
Reflect on the mindset shift from rigid tech use to flexible, creative remixing—how being open to change inspired new connections with learners in my own work
Reflection prompt: Write one remix strategy to implement in their classroom
Q&A and Closing (5 minutes)
Answer questions and share resources to continue the remix journey
Summarize key takeaways: blending personalization, agency, and creativity to make technology truly connect with learners
After this session, participants will be able to thoughtfully select and remix EdTech tools to create personalized and relevant learning experiences that connect deeply to individual learners.
After this session, participants will be able to design flexible, student-centered environments that encourage exploration and engagement.
After this session, participants will be able to practice strategies to build adaptable and authentic learning spaces that boost student motivation and success.
After this session, participants will be able to utilize practical skills to empower both themselves and their learners
"The Benefits of Personalized Learning: How It Helps Students" – American Public University (2024)
"Personalized Learning and Technology: Four Things to Keep in Mind" – KnowledgeWorks (2025)
"Digital Personalized Learning" – EdTech Hub (2023)
"On the Promise of Personalized Learning for Educational Equity" – PMC (2023)
"Research and Innovation: Ed-Tech, Personalized Learning & the Digital Divide" – J-PAL (2024)
"Personalized Learning: The Simple, the Complicated, the Complex" – ScienceDirect (2023)
"Remixing Education: An Approach to Teaching and Learning in the Digital Age" – University of Regina (2025)
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