“I haven’t met many self-directed teenagers,” said a frustrated high school teacher during a recent presentation. As we contemplate the vast problem of teenage disengagement and the apparent low level ...

Two years after colleges and universities made the drastic shift to full remote learning during COVID-19, students are accustomed to the flexibility afforded by online courses. With growing ...

Self-directed learning has worked in higher education for a long time, but K–12 schools are now adopting this model. Here’s how they can get started. Rebecca Torchia is a web editor for EdTech: Focus ...

Adult learning in the United States continues to evolve as colleges, universities, and professional programs adapt to the ...

Fargo Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Rupak Gandhi discusses the proposal of a self-directed learning academy for K-12 students during the Fargo School Board meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2023.

As you know if you have been following it for awhile, this blog is primarily about self-education, especially in children but also in adults. It's about learning that occurs through play, ...

The term “at risk” is loosely defined and using it as a umbrella descriptor for struggling students is a slippery slope. At my suburban school in South Carolina, the term is used liberally to describe ...

Self-directed learners, or autodidacts, possess the capability to chart their futures in ways that can give them an advantage over their less ambitious contemporaries. I should know, I am one! Back in ...

New Cornerstone research reveals major uptick in demand for professional skills development and self-directed learning Cornerstone OnDemand, Inc., a leader in learning and talent experience solutions, ...