Increasing Learner Agency

A hundred years ago, education’s purpose was to produce capable students who could read, write, and perform basic arithmetic, serving the needs of empires and nation-states. Fifty years ago, education became more about getting a good job—if you got a degree, you could get a better job; if you earned a higher degree, you could move even further up.

Today, information and learning are easier to access than ever, and schools are no longer gatekeepers of knowledge. But education is still important because it provides an exercise regime for practicing with and processing that knowledge.

Perhaps even more importantly, that exercise builds skills—like determination, confidence, grit, perseverance—that lead to higher agency.

Having control, or "agency," helps people choose their own career paths and find meaning and purpose. By developing agency, education gives people the power to shape their own future. They can reach higher levels of self-actualization.

Building agency isn’t just about knowing things; it’s about practicing and getting feedback. Research shows that the more you practice, get feedback, and reflect on how you're doing, the better you learn.

But this process can be tricky—it involves knowing what to work on, how to improve, and finding the right resources. Classkick makes this easier by giving students the tools they need to practice, get feedback, fail, and keep improving.

The more control we have over our learning, the more we can do it on our own. Education is like learning to walk: at first, you need someone to guide you, but eventually, you learn to run by yourself.

Classkick makes practicing and getting feedback simple, clear, and easy. This lets students take charge of their own learning, while teachers and administrators can see their progress and support them in real-time.