Students at the Volo base camp, doing an outdoor study.

What is Nature-Based Learning?

Nature-based learning (NBL) is an educational approach that utilizes the natural environment as a context for learning and development. It emphasizes direct experiences in nature,

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Personalized Learning

Is Personalized Learning Important? Yes. Emerging Consensus The best educators focus on personalizing learning to maximize positive learning experiences. Personalizing learning can improve memory, support

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What is a Homeschool Cooperative?

What is a Homeschool Cooperative? Homeschool Cooperatives Introduction A homeschool cooperative is a type of school. People often don’t call homeschool cooperatives “school” because the

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Self-Directed Learning Explained

What is Self-Directed Learning? “Self-directed learning” refers to a variety of behavioral and pedagogical processes that can be roughly generalized as involving the learner in

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How do people form opinions?

Is there a negative consequence for asking somebody to form an opinion before they are informed? While it is probably axiomatic that opinions follow information

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Why We Need Learning Communities

Nurturing Education Beyond the Classroom The conventional education system frequently misses the mark, failing to equip young minds with the skills necessary for today’s multifaceted

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