A research team at the University of Cologne examined how optional support influences students' learning success and motivation in secondary biology education. This support can be used voluntarily ...

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 ...

What is self-directed learning? Self-directed learning refers to learning opportunities that you can access and complete at any time. Self-directed learning can also be described as: on-demand, ...

Social-emotional skills are fundamental for success in school and in life. But how can we ensure that all students learn these valuable lessons so they can have positive relationships with each other, ...

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, ...

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 ...

Conventional schooling was largely designed with an industrial-revolution mindset. However, this factory model of education ...

Doing well in school isn’t just about being able to read dense books and solve complex math problems. There are other, less tangible qualities that help students succeed, like having the courage to ...

When Jace Rossignol was in fifth grade, he was breezing through seventh grade math and scored on an 11th grade reading level in the statewide MCAS exam. His elementary school could not accommodate him ...

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.