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| Hello fellow learning experience designer, Is “letting go” the secret to student empowerment? For years, as educators we have been told that structure, control, and direct instruction drive student success. But what if the opposite were true?In this episode, I sit down with Dan Jones, a veteran educator, 2x author, and student-centered champion who nearly left the classroom—until he discovered the power of flipping the script. He shares how shifting from teacher-led to student-initiated projects (featured above) transformed engagement, reduced discipline issues, and reignited his passion for teaching. We learn how to create structures that support student-driven inquiry, shift the teacher’s role, and make learning more meaningful. We also unlock how: Students create better projects when they are designed with them—not for them  Daily micro-conversations make grading simpler and more meaningful Passions—not real-world problems—lead to the most impactful learning Assessment isn’t about grading—it’s about guiding student growthHear about these shifts in practice and how to apply them in your setting starting tomorrow. Listen on the Website: www.transformschool.com/podcast Listen on Apple: Facilitating Student-Initiated Projects Listen on Spotify: Facilitating Student-Initiated Projects P.S. A HUGE THANK YOU for your input on a new podcast title. You have helped give it new life and I am so grateful for you as a listener/contributor. P.S.S. If you have a shift you have made in the classroom that has had a profound impact on student empowerment, I’d love to feature it. Reach out. |