Key points:
- Education could be an ecosystem of interwoven experiences that occur in various settings and contexts
- With such a reframing, it’s easy to see how all students could benefit from spending time in self-directed contexts that ignite their motivation
- See related article: Will, skill, & thrill: How learner agency accelerates innovation
Editor’s note: This article on learning and student motivation originally appeared on the Christensen Institute’s blog and is reposted here with permission.
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