Inside Out!

As we begin to further investigate the Personalized Learning Honeycomb model, it is essential to remember the process to work through during implementation of the cells.  It is essential to build the foundation of any honeycomb first before building the outer cells.  Just as you do in building your own home, you start with a foundation not the 3rd bedroom.  The honeycomb model is just the same.  In order to make sure the cells are implemented with the correct vision and process, you must first begin on the inside and work out.  It is essential to have a foundation built on knowing your students (leaner profile), understanding where they are in their learning (proficiency based measures), and knowing where they need to go next in learning progression (customized paths).  Once this foundation is built then you can add your own constellations of other cells that meet your students' needs and your classroom preferences.  A few times you may hear, "I do flexible seating so I personalize" but I would ask that person to reflect first, did you build the flexible seating process on the foundation of the three core cells?  Or is it just a nice to do with no foundation behind it?  Be sure you really begin to embrace the core cells first before putting into place any of the outer cells.  Always remember inside out!