Rebecca Griffiths

A Research Network involves several teams of researchers who are working together to address a critical education problem or issue. The objective is to encourage information sharing, build new knowledge, and assist policymakers and practitioners to strengthen education policies and programs and improve student education outcomes. The LEARN Network will focus on adapting and scaling up existing, evidence-based products that have the potential to accelerate students' learning for the many le...

The growth of online learning means that college students must manage their studies more independently than ever before, making students' skills for navigating their own learning-such as finding sources of motivation, managing time and tasks, and reflecting on progress and making adjustments-even more critical to their success. Research has demonstrated the benefits of these self-directed learning skills and suggests that widely used technologies, such as learning management systems and adap...