Greater availability of data and the use of classroom technology have opened up new possibilities for personalized learning, with teachers able to track the progress of students in individual lessons, find out what they spent most time on and which parts they found hardest, and tailor their approach accordingly.
Instant feedback allows teachers to find out how much of the lessons students have understood. It also means they can provide one-to-one teaching without publicly singling out students or holding up the rest of the class.