Onyx Learner Academy Introduction

Onyx Learner
Academy
Introduction

Onyx Learner Academy Introduction
Overview
The Onyx Learner Academy is a complete study system for learners of all kinds. It begins by introducing learners
to what independent, lifelong, self-determined learning is, and progresses through the mindsets, ideas, habits,
methods, systems, and actions that will lead to the learner embarking on their learning journey well equipped for
the challenges and opportunities ahead.
Orientation: Self-Determined Learning
Introduction
Self-determined learning is the ability to learn independently. It is a core skill both within formal academic settings
and for lifelong learning in general. Andragogy is the learning technique used in adult learning that leads the
learner from being a passive receiver of information to a guided explorer of information, while heutagogy takes
this one step further to the learner setting targets and navigating themselves. Both methodologies, especially
heutagogy, align strongly with connectivism. Connectivism brings learning into the digital age by recognizing the
importance of connected learning throughout a network of knowledge.
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Grand Strategy: Self-Determined Learning
Core Concepts
Core concepts of self-determined learning are mastery, systems thinking, design thinking, and digital citizenship.
Mastery pushes the learner to own their learning journey and to pursue their growth and development relentlessly.
Systems thinking advocates looking toward established systems of knowledge and developing systems of
capability. Design thinking leads the learner to be a predictive problem solver that addresses a wide range of
issues that affect the world around them. Digital citizenship aligns the learner with the digital world around them
in both their actions and capabilities.
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Strategy: Self-Determined Learning
Central Ideas
Self-determined learning central ideas are those that are important for any self-determined learner should be aware
of. The first is lifelong learning, or the idea that learning should not only be restricted to the formal classroom or
childhood. Second is mindfulness, or the mindful movement through life with an examination of oneself and
one's environment. Reciprocity is the relationship between what we put out into the world and what we get back
and reveals itself most clearly in the 80/20 rule, also known as The Pareto Principle. Flow & Deep Work are
states that humans enter during different psychological circumstances, and when they are united, it creates the
ideal atmosphere for efficient and effective learning.
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Tactics: Self-Determined Learning
Habits
Self-determined learning habits are the behaviors that aid in the pursuit of successful lifelong learning. The first of
which is self-awareness, or the ability and willingness to examine oneself objectively. To do this, one must be
comfortable and enjoy conducting self-assessments by engaging in reflective and evaluative practices that will
give greater insight into oneself.
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Operations: The Onyx Way
This module will introduce you to the process of developing a Personal Curriculum for Self-Determined Learning
according to formal curriculum design principles, as well as learning theories that will enable the learner to
manage and construct their learning activities effectively.
Technology: The Onyx Study System
This module will introduce you to three different systems for studying and a method for note-taking - the SQ4R,
A.S.P.I.R.E, and P.O.K.E.R Study Systems; and the Cornell Note Taking Method
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Future Steps
This module discusses the use of one's self-determined learning beyond the educational experience. These include
the development of a Talent Stack and Credibility stack. The former is the compilation of abilities that a learner
will again throughout their learning journey while the latter is the way that the learner displays these capabilities
to the outside world. Additionally, learners can join with others to form professional learning communities within
their respective organizations to foster their growth. Finally, and most crucially, is personal accountability, which
is the ongoing desire for continued growth and acceptance of responsibilities for all aspects of one's actions or
lack thereof.
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Conclusion
The Onyx Learner Academy is not an online course, it is a digital educational experience. Our course content is
written in long-form and divided into distinct sections that progressively bring you toward learning Mastery. Each
section’s units can be enjoyed independently, and are filled with interactive graphics, embedded YouTube videos,
and our informational content. The Onyx Learner Academy Guidebook provides you with a full text companion
that includes a written guide and course notes to supplement and reinforce your learning.
The Onyx Learner Academy is designed and built by our founder, Chris Kelly (CK), to give you a foundation for
lifelong self-determined learning so that you can learn and grasp any subject that you focus your mind on
academically, professionally, or personally. Enroll in Onyx Learner Academy today, and succeed tomorrow.
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