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In recent years, education has undergone a significant transformation, with a growing focus on student-centered learning. This approach puts students at the center of their learning journey, empowering them to take control of their education and engage with the material in a meaningful, relevant way. This has also caused a shift in teaching practices in the classroom. Rather than standing at the front of the classroom and delivering instruction, teachers use student-centered teaching models to facilitate learning experiences<\/a> that require their students to be active participants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As technology plays a larger role in education, it\u2019s increasingly important to understand how it can support a student-centered classroom. Keep reading to learn the benefits of student-centered strategies and how Nearpod helps support your teaching practices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What is student-centered learning?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n
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Allowing students to take charge of their own learning increases their motivation and engagement <\/strong>in everyday learning. They\u2019re encouraged to reflect and make decisions, leading to the development of critical thinking and problem-solving skills<\/strong>. Student-centered strategies create opportunities for students to explore their own interests and think creatively<\/strong>, inspiring more original and innovative ideas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Students who engage in their own learning<\/strong>, and have ownership of the process, are more likely to retain information. They\u2019re empowered to develop self-directed learning skills<\/strong>, such as goal-setting, decision-making, and problem-solving. Most importantly, a student-centered classroom fosters independence and autonomy<\/strong> and prepares students for future academic and professional success.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

7 Student-centered learning examples with technology<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Want to empower your students and make your lessons more engaging and interactive? Here are six tips for using technology to support student-centered technology and learning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Make presentations interactive<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

All too often, classroom presentations are very teacher-centered. They typically look like a single instructor standing at the front of the room, talking through a lecture or set of slides as students sit passively. An easy way to shift more of the cognitive load toward students is to make your presentations interactive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A few strategies to consider: <\/p>\n\n\n\n