How can school leaders promote self-direction among their students?  How can digital communication tools help?  Sally Kingston, the former Executive Director of Envision Learning Partners, recently wrote a post for the P21 Blogazine on how to make SELF-DIRECTED LEARNING happen in schools and classrooms.  Read it here!

An excerpt:  “As the ‘touchscreen generation‘ enters school with an increasing level of independence gained through navigating the world using technology, traditional systems of school are challenged to capitalize on these experiences to engage students in learning. Clearly, students are showing great ability to direct their own interests and activities. To remain relevant, schools have to keep pace with the kids they serve.”