https://padlet.com/rmushell/jxelbh7fd7a5 Why do you feel that independent learning is empowering to students? Feel free to share any personal experiences here. en-us 2018-06-25 12:27:25 UTC 2026-03-20 22:35:17 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.com/rmushell/jxelbh7fd7a5/wish/269868407 It's important for students to understand what they are learning and why they are learning it, independent learning is the way to achieve this goal!

]]> 2018-07-10 17:35:39 UTC https://padlet.com/rmushell/jxelbh7fd7a5/wish/269868407 https://padlet.com/rmushell/jxelbh7fd7a5/wish/269868410 Independent Game-Style learning makes students feel immediately successful & want to learn from their own mistakes. ]]> 2018-07-10 17:35:40 UTC https://padlet.com/rmushell/jxelbh7fd7a5/wish/269868410 https://padlet.com/rmushell/jxelbh7fd7a5/wish/269868442 Independent learning gives students ownership of their learning, and helps with understanding, comprehension, and retention]]> 2018-07-10 17:36:01 UTC https://padlet.com/rmushell/jxelbh7fd7a5/wish/269868442 https://padlet.com/rmushell/jxelbh7fd7a5/wish/269868453 2018-07-10 17:36:10 UTC https://padlet.com/rmushell/jxelbh7fd7a5/wish/269868453 https://padlet.com/rmushell/jxelbh7fd7a5/wish/269868483 It's empowering to students because they actually feel in control of their learning and want to make mistakes and fix those mistakes. 

Jamie

]]> 2018-07-10 17:36:28 UTC https://padlet.com/rmushell/jxelbh7fd7a5/wish/269868483 https://padlet.com/rmushell/jxelbh7fd7a5/wish/269868600 Two reasons:  1)  Independent learning puts students in charge of their own learning and makes them accountable, and then we can use class time to practice and enrich.  2) So many of my students have inconsistent attendance/have trouble with the short periods.  Independent learning allows for them to revisit at their own pace.

]]> 2018-07-10 17:37:47 UTC https://padlet.com/rmushell/jxelbh7fd7a5/wish/269868600 https://padlet.com/rmushell/jxelbh7fd7a5/wish/269868603 It gives students the opportunity to learn at their own pace, spending more time on topics that they need practice with, and moving on once they have mastered a subject.

I like using Khan Academy as a resource.]]> 2018-07-10 17:37:51 UTC https://padlet.com/rmushell/jxelbh7fd7a5/wish/269868603 https://padlet.com/rmushell/jxelbh7fd7a5/wish/269868641 Independent learning is empowering to students because they are able to work at their own pace & not feel pressure to  be at the same place as everyone else.  As a student I know I would always feel "dumb" when I didn't get things as fast as my classmates, and I know some of my students have similar feelings.]]> 2018-07-10 17:38:12 UTC https://padlet.com/rmushell/jxelbh7fd7a5/wish/269868641 https://padlet.com/rmushell/jxelbh7fd7a5/wish/269869031 Students who can learn to depend on themselves learn how to learn in ways effective for them as individuals, instead of trying to fit into vague unattainable student-molds]]> 2018-07-10 17:42:34 UTC https://padlet.com/rmushell/jxelbh7fd7a5/wish/269869031