One of the most powerful ways to transform teaching and learning is by moving to student-driven learning environments. Two districts in Illinois, along with a high-performing high school in Chicago, asked students to be involved in designing their own learning environments and learning experiences. How can schools and districts support classrooms move from a traditional environment to a student-driven, student-empowered environment? How can teachers gradually hand over more control to students while still meeting teaching expectations? What non-traditional roles can students play during this process?
Participants will leave with examples of:
*ideas of how to begin the shift
*how to give students a voice in their learning experiences
*student-generated, workable ideas to engage students more deeply in their learning
*Design Thinking basics *student-driven learning environment resources
