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 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 ...

We make decisions based on not only our own learning experience, but also learning from others. Is social learning processed differently from direct learning? Neuroscientists provide empirical ...

There’s a pattern hiding in the biographies of the most brilliant minds: repeatable habits anyone can practice. It has nothing to do with being a genius. You don’t need talent or intelligence, though ...

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, ...

Active learning puts students at the center of the learning process by encouraging them to engage, reflect, and apply what they’re learning in meaningful ways. Rather than passively receiving ...

Imagine watching your child become so absorbed in their learning that they lose track of time, fully engaged and brimming with joy. As a homeschooling parent for the past eight years, I have witnessed ...

In today’s digital age, learning has gone through a profound transformation, reshaping traditional educational models. Technology’s omnipresence has brought forth a new era of accessibility, ...

It is no secret that people underlie social influences. For example, at the lunch counter of a new company, when we are unsure which dish would taste good, we monitor other peoples' choices to obtain ...