It is vital that educators be trained to recognize and nurture self-directed learning using technology and be capable of creating learning environments that support it....
Emily K. Reuter's insight:
When it comes to online higher education, personalized learning is a concept for structuring classes that is in need of more research. In order to better define and classify personalized learning for proper application in the online classroom, how does self-direction fit into the equation? Is self-directed learning a necessary component of personalized learning? Take a peek at this article and identify both the similarities and differences between self-directed and personalized learning. Consider that in light of their differences, perhaps personalized learning is only successful if students are self--directed by nature.