International Society for Self-Directed learning “asks”. We are in need of volunteers to assist with the following Society activities:

The International Society for Self-Directed Learning is excited to share information of two upcoming global self-directed learning events an

It is with sad hearts that the ISSDL shares the passing of its friend and founder Dr. Huey Long on Friday August 12, 2022. Dr. Long...

Since 1974, the promotion of self-directed learning has been my passion, and it is with great reluctance that I resigned my ISSDL Board...

Self-Directed Learning for a Changing World: A Virtual Summit The ISSDL is pleased to present a virtual summit this year due to travel...

At some point I will say, “I remember that week.” On a Wednesday I stood at “meet the team night” at my daughter’s high school while we...

Imagine….a world being swept by a pandemic of unprecedented proportions. The surge and contagion of the illness force nations and local...

I had the honor and privilege of working with Malcolm Knowles in 1972 as we developed a 30-minute video in cooperation with the Nebraska...

At the 33rd International Self-Directed Learning Symposium in 2019, attendees requested that the ISSDL (through its board) develop a...

What does the IRS have to do with Self-Directed Learning, and why am I writing about tax deductible donations on the blog page for the...

In preparation for a general, collaborative session at the 34th Annual Self-Directed Learning Symposium in Cocoa Beach, FL, February 5-8,...

The 2019 Malcolm Knowles Award for significant lifelong contributions to the field of self-directed learning was presented to Terrence R....

Award-Winning innovator using problem-based learning, technology, and dedicated SDL time to transform educational institutions at all...

The International Symposium of Self-Directed Learning is next month! This post is provides a glimpse of one of the topics that will be...

Dr. Mike Ponton, Professor of Education at Regent University, was recently chosen by the editors and former editors of the International...

Personalized Learning Plans are all the rage connected to students’ academic goals. They are an easy way for students to engage in goal...

Technology. One word with such substantial significance, copious meanings, and expansive, pervasive impact. There are very few who are...

After my Ph.D from the University of Michigan in 1970 I started as a professor at the University of Nebraska in Lincoln. Although...

The ISSDL acknowledges with gratitude the many contributions of Dr. Richard Durr, who has been an integral part of the SDL Symposium and...

“Oh, my students are all self-directed learners!” Mr. Simpson beamed. “They all choose to do exactly what I say.” I smile. I have heard...