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Derek Wenmoth and Annette Thompson on The Agency Playbook

Jan 17, 2024
Derek Wenmoth and Annette Thompson, authors of the Agency by Design playbook, join the host to discuss learner agency in education, emphasizing the need for choices and skills. They explore the three dimensions of agency, the potential of AI in education, and the importance of risk-taking, trust, and ownership in empowering learners.
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Quick takeaways

  • Learner agency empowers students to find purpose in education and fosters engagement and ownership of learning.
  • True agency involves individual choices, collaboration, empathy, and responsibility for personal growth within a nurturing culture.

Deep dives

Understanding Learner Agency and its Increasing Importance

Learner agency is a trending topic, as organizations recognize the need to empower students and increase their voice and choice in education. It is associated with personalized, learner-centered approaches and plays a crucial role in helping young people find purpose in their education.

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