Empowered Learners Master Course

Building Student Self-Direction into Every Aspect of Learning

Limited Time Offer of $35 (Normally $165)

It’s no surprise that student engagement has been challenging lately. For well over a decade, we have seen the proliferation of social media leading to a short-term dopamine cycle where students want instant gratification. This has accelerated post-Pandemic, and it is not because kids suddenly stopped caring. We have asked them to learn in a world that is louder, faster, and more distracting than ever. It’s a space where their phones are designed to steal attention. It’s no surprise when teachers feel like they have to compete with a culture of constant amusement. Add in the social and academic aftershocks of the pandemic, rising anxiety, and a constant sense of uncertainty, and it makes sense that students show up more guarded, more tired, and quicker to check out.

Even when students want to engage, they are often working with less focus stamina and less patience for anything that feels irrelevant. So engagement now is less about hype and more about helping students rebuild attention, trust, and a reason to lean in. So, how do we improve student engagement? The answer lies in building student self-direction by moving toward student empowerment.


In this course, 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 the course for only $35 with the coupon code Empower.

Simply type in the word Empower in the coupon section when you check out and you should be good to go!


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


  Module 2: Taking a Gradual Release for Student Empowerment
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  Module 3: Empowering Students to Own the Creative Process
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  Module 5: Empowering Students to Be Problem-Solvers
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  Module 6: Building Self-Direction in Students
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  Module 7: Empowering Students to Own the Assessment Process
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  Module 8: Empowering ALL Learners
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  Module 9: Empowering Students to Own the Collaborative Process
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  Module 10: Boosting Engagement and Empowerment at the End of the School-Year
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  Bonus Module: Empowered Educators (How to Own Your Professional Learning Journey)
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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 course is right for you. If it's not, simply email me at john@spencereducation.com and I will set up a refund. Note that both your access and the license for the resources will expire as well, meaning you cannot legally use the resources in this course.
Do you offer school or district licenses?
Yes, you can purchase a school or district license for this course. We can work with Purchase Orders as well if the overall purchase is over $500 total. Simply email john@spencereducation.com for details.

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