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 ...

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 ...

FARGO — A new academic model that just finished its inaugural year in Fargo Public Schools will be expanded this fall. The Self-Directed Academy, currently offering grades six through eight, will add ...

FARGO — Fargo Public Schools has chosen a principal for its newly established self-directed learning academy. Kelly Dietrich will begin the position on July 1, the school district announced in a ...

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, ...

Passion-based learning, a form of self-directed learning in which students pursue projects of interest to them, is becoming more popular in schools — and for good reason: Educators who have set aside ...

The question of whether students learn better online or in a classroom setting is a multifaceted debate, encompassing considerations of individual learning styles, access to resources, social ...