What Makes IGNITE Different?
At Traditional Schools
Everyone learns the same information at the same time
At IGNITE: An Acton Academy
Learners do challenging work at their own pace
Teachers assign homework
Learners work hard everyday and only do homework when they are so engaged that they want to
Students receive letter grades based on what they’ve memorized
Focus on intrinsic motivators, and real-world feedback. Learner designed systems award effort and badges for proven mastery
One teacher lectures to many students
Learners teach themselves and each other, tapping into cutting-edge educational technology where relevant
Works like a factory with bells, shifts, and one-size fits all
Works like a fun journey, with adventure, fellow travellers, guides and challenges
Teachers are the authority
Learners solve their own problems and learn to govern themselves
Rows of desks face a teacher at the front
Learners work together and collaborate
Memorization of information for the purpose of taking a test
Important discussions that have learners think deeply, take a stand, and communicate their reasons
Curriculum designed to fill an otherwise empty mind
Games, quests, and experiences designed to ignite a fire within a child’s already impressive mind
Programming that treats students as if they’re all the same
Flexibility that allows learners to discover their own learning styles, needs and strengths
Students either fall behind or so far ahead they’re bored
Learners set personal goals that keep them in their own zone of challenge
At Traditional Schools
Everyone learns the same information at the same time
Teachers assign homework
Students receive letter grades based on what they’ve memorized
One teacher lectures to many students
Works like a factory with bells, shifts, and one-size fits all
Teachers are the authority
Rows of desks face a teacher at the front
Memorization of information for the purpose of taking a test
Curriculum designed to fill an otherwise empty mind
Programming that treats students as if they’re all the same
Students either fall behind or so far ahead they’re bored
At IGNITE: An Acton Academy
Learners do challenging work at their own pace
Learners work hard everyday and only do homework when they are so engaged that they want to
Focus on intrinsic motivators, and real-world feedback. Learner designed systems award effort and badges for proven mastery
Learners teach themselves and each other, tapping into cutting-edge educational technology where relevant
Works like a fun journey, with adventure, fellow travellers, guides and challenges
Learners solve their own problems and learn to govern themselves
Learners work together and collaborate
Important discussions that have learners think deeply, take a stand, and communicate their reasons
Games, quests, and experiences designed to ignite a fire within a child’s already impressive mind
Flexibility that allows learners to discover their own learning styles, needs and strengths
Learners set personal goals that keep them in their own zone of challenge
We believe that every child has the potential to change the world.
IGNITE is 21st century learning. We use state-of-the-art learning software, real-world projects, Socratic discussions, and a Hero’s Journey dialogue in a student-driven, multi-age learning studio. We strive to create a safe and nurturing – but still challenging – environment where lifelong learning is encouraged, and hidden strengths are discovered.
IGNITE: An Acton Academy is accredited by the International Association of Learner-Driven Schools.