Empower Master Course: Monthly Mini-Workshops

You will learn practical ways to increase student ownership and self-direction with all students. The on-demand course focuses on a new area of empowerment for each month, which can help you try new strategies incrementally. Each course module has a video walking you through key ideas, protocols you can modify to make your own Time-saving, out-of-the-box resources (such as lessons and units you can use with your students). My focus is on designing student-centered experiences in a way that's both structured and feasible. For a limited time, you can get



About Your Teacher


Dr. John Spencer
Dr. John Spencer

John is a former middle school teacher and current professor of educational technology. John creates books, podcasts, articles, and resources designed to empower teachers to transform their classrooms into bastions of creativity and wonder. He is an expert on project-based learning, design thinking, and empowering students with voice and choice.


Course Overview: Videos, Lessons, and Resources


  September: Taking a Gradual Release for Student Empowerment
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  October: Empowering Students to Own the Creative Process
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  November: Empowering Students to Ask Better Questions
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  December: Empowering Students to Be Problem-Solvers
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  January: Building Self-Direction in Students
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  February: Empowering Students to Own the Assessment Process
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  March: Empowering ALL Learners
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  May: Boosting Engagement and Empowerment at the End of the School-Year
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  June: Ways to Own Your Professional Developemnt
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Frequently Asked Questions


Can I get a certificate?
Once you complete the course, you will be able to receive 40 hours of professional development credit. Please check with your district or school to make sure that they will accept it.
How long do I have access to the course?
How does lifetime access sound? After enrolling, you have unlimited access to this course for as long as you like - across any and all devices you own.
What if I am unhappy with the course?
You get a ten day free trial to see if this membership is right for you. If you are unhappy with the membership, you can cancel at that time with no charge. If you choose to stick with a Monthly or Annual plan, you can cancel at any time.

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