iNACOL Webinar Explores How Teachers Can Spark Student Agency in Personalized Learning Models

WASHINGTON, Nov. 8, 2017 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- On Thursday, November 16, 2017 from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. ET, iNACOL is hosting a Teacher Talk webinar to explore ways teachers are creating opportunities for students to develop agency and ownership over their education in K-12 personalized learning models.

Join this webinar to learn ways teachers can encourage voice and choice in their students. Explore how Henry County Schools (HCS) utilize personalized learning plans to chart learning paths that are unique to each student, tailoring learning to students' strengths, needs and interests. Learn strategies and practices to co-design learning experiences and work alongside students to help shape their learning trajectories. Understand how HCS designs authentic learning experiences that help inspire passion and creativity in the teaching and learning process.

Teachers developing agency in students use strategies to coach them in lifelong learning skills, such as growth mindset, meta-cognition, social and emotional learning, and habits of learning — cultivating skills and dispositions important for future success. 

iNACOL CEO Susan Patrick said, "Educators are pivotal in helping students build agency and skills critical to their future success. By helping students take ownership of their education and develop as lifelong learners, teachers are empowering students to harness their voice, set learning goals, and shape future success."

This webinar is free to attend — participants are invited to register here for final details and login information.

Webinar Title: How Teachers Can Spark Student Agency

Presenters:

• Tara Perryman, Personalized Learning Coach, New Hope Elementary School
• Corletha Varian, Personalized Learning Coach, Henry County Schools

About iNACOL

The mission of the iNACOL is to catalyze the transformation of K-12 education policy and practice to advance powerful, personalized, learner-centered experiences through competency-based, blended and online learning. iNACOL is a non-profit organization focusing on research, developing policy for student-centered education to ensure equity and access, developing quality standards for emerging learning models using competency-based, blended and online education, and supporting the ongoing professional development of school and district leaders for new learning models. Visit our website, like us on Facebook, connect with us on LinkedIn and follow us on twitter.

SOURCE International Association for K-12 Online Learning

Related Links

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