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This Is Your Brain On Games - InformED

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From www.opencolleges.edu.au - January 29, 2015 9:35 PM

"The past year has illuminated many things about the way the brain works, including how it responds to games. It is now erroneous to conflate ten hours of Super Mario with minor head trauma. We know that you won’t go blind if you’re looking for coins and bananas and rings on a screen all day. Your motivation and attention span will remain intact no matter what level you reach in Skyrim. In fact, the very latest science is telling us the exact opposite of what we thought all along: video games actually increase brain function."

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Brain research now shows that action video games impact "brain plasticity, learning, attention, and vision." What does this mean? That video games may make the brain bigger, as in increasing brain volume.

Along with information on how video games may make the brain "bigger, better, faster, stronger" the post also shares information on "using the neuroscience of games to boost learning" and "how to ditch your biases."

A number of studies are quoted in the post with links to additional information.

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luc taesch's curator insight, February 7, 2015 6:23 AM

game your biais away ! #antifragile #agile
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8 Uplifting Quotes For Discouraged Students

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From www.edudemic.com - September 11, 2014 10:53 PM

"There are many reasons a student can lose focus in school. It can be bad grades that will discourage them to be inactive and to rebel. It can be the environment that can be stifling and suffocating for the students. It can be the fact that many of them don’t find it easy to the meaning in their struggles in school."

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Do you have days when you wish you had a good quote to help a student who is struggling? This post provides 8 great quotes. One is above (in the image). Two more are below. Click through to the post to read an additional five quotes as well as a brief write-up that may provide you with some ideas on how to use them with students. 

* "I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work." - Thomas Edison

* "Don't worry about your failures, worry about the chances you miss when you don't even try." - Jack Canfield

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Sue Alexander's curator insight, September 13, 2014 9:02 AM

It's a month into the school year, and our fresh starts are starting to fade. Time to revv up the positive vibes with these great quotes.
Kathy Lynch's curator insight, September 14, 2014 1:40 PM

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Intrinsic Motivation for the Classroom

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From anethicalisland.wordpress.com - June 19, 2014 9:28 PM
Bring on the i. I just finished reading several books about intrinsic motivation. None of the research is new, so why aren't we incorporating intrinsic motivation into the classroom more? Here are ...
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We are told that it is best for students to have intrinsic motivation, yet we often turn to rewards in an effort to help students do better. Mia MacMeekin has created another excellent infographic that looks at this concept and that shares 27 ideas to help you incorporate intrinsic motivation into your classroom. This is another great infographic to share with colleagues.

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Monica S Mcfeeters's curator insight, June 27, 2014 2:34 AM

I love this break down! Which motivation technique inspires learners  the best? Can both be meaningful and why? Which technique do you feel Common Core applies most heavily?
Raquel Oliveira's curator insight, July 2, 2014 7:01 PM

ahhh...esse tal MOTIvo para AÇÃO... vale a pena conhecer mais a respeito para auxiliar os aprendizes a encontrarem o seu próprio caminho: interiormente ou exteriormente ?
Mafe Dominguez's curator insight, April 27, 2018 11:45 PM
There are different strategies that can be applied in class in order to motivate students and get a better quality education. These strategies involve some ingredients such as student, teacher, content, method (process) and environment that help to analyze the context, and therefore to increase learner’s motivation. Williams and Williams (2011) suggest some strategies that can be considered during class to increment this motivation. To begin with, Williams and Williams (2011) state that the first ingredient in order to increase motivation is the student. Since every student is different one to another, teachers need to find different procedures that allow students to learn as much as possible. In order to establish these procedures, teachers need to keep in mind the individual and social factors that affect students; in that way, the first strategy that should be considered to increase motivation is to provide students with support, if they have any difficulty with a particular topic, and opportunities for them to become active participants; it is also important to involve parents during the learning process, this means, parents should encourage and motivate students to do well in school.
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How Visual Thinking Improves Writing

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From blogs.kqed.org - December 4, 2013 9:33 PM
Encouraging kids to think in pictures and words can free up their creativity and language skills as they write.
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What would happen if you encouraged students "to think in pictures" as well as words? This post explores what happened in one classroom where the teacher decided to have students write in Lifebook Journals daily. Learn more about this activity by clicking through to the post.

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Mary Lou Buell's curator insight, December 6, 2013 5:30 PM

This makes so much sense to me--we have done a little of this with the cartoon and graph assignments. Thinking I should plan more.
Gary Harwell's curator insight, December 8, 2013 6:09 AM

Most of our students are probably visual learners....... this explains a  lot.
Open Doors's curator insight, January 12, 2014 5:59 PM

Helping children think in both pictures and words can help with language fluency and development of creative skills.
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Innovation Design In Education - ASIDE: 5 Things Learners Expect From Their Educators

Innovation Design In Education - ASIDE: 5 Things Learners Expect From Their Educators | Eclectic Technology | Scoop.it
From theasideblog.blogspot.com - August 20, 2013 9:31 PM

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More and more in recent years, we've started referring to the kids in our classes as "learners" rather than "students." It began unintentionally but became more and more frequent. We gradually realized that the relationship between learner and educator is not always the same as between student and teacher.

Beth Dichter's insight:

Do you think of the children in your class as learners or students? Do you think of yourself as a teacher or an educator? And how do you define these words: learner, student, teacher, educator. This post explores how the word learner differs from the word student. One statement in the post "The word "learner" suggests an open-mindedness and a self-initiation. The word "student," however, implies a hierarchy. It defines a status, where one is the instructor and the other is the pupil."

If we view our classroom as individuals whom are learners then what is the role of the educator? The five ideas listed below are explored:

* Expertise
* Clearly delineated goals

* Mentorship

* Feedback

* Deftness with necessary tools

The first post in this series (of two) explored '5 Things Students Expect from their Teacher'  was scooped here). This post continues the dialogue and may provide you with some new insights into how you view yourself in your classroom this year...food for though.

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25 Ways to Institute Passion-Based Learning in the Classroom

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From www.opencolleges.edu.au - May 24, 2013 11:25 PM

“When students are motivated to learn, they naturally acquire the skills they need to get the work done.” Sir Ken Robinson

Common sense tells us that students are more likely to learn if they are motivated by and engaged with the curriculum or project at hand. Now, hard science is telling us the same thing.

When students are passionately engaged in their learning - when they are mesmerized by their learning environment or activities – there are myriad responses in their brains making connections and building schema that simply would not occur without that passion or emotion.

Beth Dichter's insight:

Are you looking for some ideas on how to bring passion-based learning into the classroom? This post provides 25 suggestions, and each has a short description. Below are a few to whet your appetite, Click through to the post for more.

* Share your own passions with students.

* Let students share their passions.

* Connect students' passions to real-life scenarios.

* Help connect students to a new subject through an existing passion.
* Let yourself be inspired by other impassioned educators. 

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How to Stimulate Curiosity

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From www.creativitypost.com - April 14, 2013 11:15 PM

"Curiosity is the engine of intellectual achievement—it's what drives us to keep learning, keep trying, keep pushing forward. But how does one generate curiosity, in oneself or others? George Loewenstein, a professor of economics and psychology at Carnegie Mellon University, proposed an answer in a classic 1994 paper, "The Psychology of Curiosity."

Beth Dichter's insight:

Are you wondering how you can stimulate curiousity with your students? This post suggests that you use information gaps and that you:

* Start with a question

* Prime the pump

* Bring in communication

For more information click through to the post (which also provides links to the studies referenced).

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Motivation, Not IQ, Matters Most for Learning New Math Skills | TIME.com

Motivation, Not IQ, Matters Most for Learning New Math Skills | TIME.com | Eclectic Technology | Scoop.it
From healthland.time.com - January 3, 2013 10:33 PM

"You don’t have to be born with math skills; solving problems is a matter of studying and motivation.

That may not seem like such a surprise, but it’s become easy to say ‘I just can’t do math.’ While some element of math achievement may be linked to natural inborn intelligence, when it comes to developing skills during high school, motivation and math study habits are much more important than IQ, according to a new study.

“It’s not how smart we are; it’s how motivated we are and how effectively we study that determines growth in math achievement over time,” says Kou Murayama..."

Beth Dichter's insight:

This study was done in Germany and looked at students from Grade 5 through Grade 10, and showed that motivation plays a large role in learning new math skills. An important finding was "the findings provide reassuring confirmation that academic success is not governed by a student’s cognitive abilities alone. Instead, students who want to learn math and who work at it may find they make faster gains and learn better than students who are bright but less motivated."

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Kaley Hannon's curator insight, September 16, 2013 2:12 AM

A study done in Germany argues that it's not the children who have the high IQ's that are growing most in their math skills but it is the ones who are most motivated. Through the research conducted they collected evidence  that shows that the even though the kids with the higher IQ's started at a higher level when it came to understanding math the children who reported that they were motivated to learn math were the ones who picked up the math skills faster. 
Terri Goldson's curator insight, February 1, 2014 3:21 PM

Unfortunately the intelligence quotient has always been the standard measure used within education and beyond, that is said to determine our ability to learn. We know through common observation, that premise is not always an indicator of success. Other very important factors play a role in everyone’s ability to navigate through life.  Factors such as motivation, determination, perseverance and other intangibles are important influences. Tapping into those essential elements will make learning more meaningful for all learners.  Knowledge IS Power!
Chaeyeon Seo's curator insight, November 9, 2014 10:00 AM

Motivation is important not only in math but in every part of work
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21 Simple Ways To Motivate Your Students - Edudemic

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From edudemic.com - December 16, 2012 6:14 PM
So how do you motivate your students? They're an odd bunch with a myriad of distractions just waiting to take their mind off the task at hand.
This post provides a number of suggestions that you might want to try in your classroom. A few are listed below. In the post each suggestion has additional information.
* Give students a sense of control
* Give students responsibility
* Help students find intrinsic motivation
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R Hollingsworth's curator insight, December 17, 2012 10:24 AM

Great advice for a MOOC designer
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Gaming in the Classroom: Why Bring Electronic Games into the Classroom?

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From www.onlineschools.com - September 22, 2012 5:41 PM

Does gaming have a place in the classroom? The information on this infographic provides reasons why gaming should be in the classroom (with resources provided on the infographic). A few of the reasons discussed are:
* The students love games and are familiar with them.

* The students are engaged. "Computer games stimulate the brain to produce dopamine" which helps with attention and making connections.

* Student are motivated by games.

For more information check out the infographic!

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What Does It Mean to be a Great Teacher? Ten Ideas from Education Rethink

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From www.educationrethink.com - August 12, 2012 10:43 PM

Have you asked yourself the question "What does it mean to be a great teacher?" Here are ten ideas from a teacher three days into teaching 6th grade this year, reflecting on his first 3 days and his previous years in teaching he asked himself this question, and came up with a list which he has shared. Read through the post and consider responding with your thoughts. What would you add to the list?

And to give you a taste, here are a couple of his thoughts (but read on for his explanations):

1. A love of students

2. A love of good content

3. Solid pedagogy

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Teaching with Poverty in Mind: How to Help At-Risk Students Succeed

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From www.scilearn.com - April 25, 2012 8:23 PM

"It’s clear that children from poverty are often at a disadvantage in school, and educators can find it challenging to help such students become positively engaged in their own learning. In a recent webinar for Scientific Learning, author and educator Eric Jensen (Teaching with Poverty in Mind), provides invaluable guidance for teachers who work with at-risk and low-income youth."

As well as providing some suggestions there is also a link to a webinar and links to additional readings.

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Kyle McAlister's curator insight, September 21, 2018 10:49 AM
As I study to become a high school teacher in a metropolitan area, this article is pertinent to both my effectiveness in that position, as well as my current research. The methods that the article highlights regarding how to engage students who live in poverty and how to be a support for them speak directly to my question of how a teacher can influence poverty.
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The Fischbowl: Don't Fear Failure

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From thefischbowl.blogspot.fr - March 21, 2012 9:48 PM

"One of the problems I think we have in schools is that we train students to fear failure, to avoid it at all costs. Now, to be clear, I'm not suggesting you go out and fail all your classes. But I am suggesting that you should take some risks in your learning. That instead of avoiding things that are hard (because you might fail), you challenge yourself to step up and take on things that are difficult."

This also includes a TEDtalk by Myshkin Ingawale. The site states "The important point to realize is that he built this device - and it failed. So then he built it 32 more times until it worked."

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Overcoming the Motivation Challenge in eLearning: 5 Things You Can Do

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From info.shiftelearning.com - October 25, 2014 9:14 PM
Keeping learner motivation levels high is one of the common challenges faced by the eLearning professionals. With these tips you can motivate them from that first splash to the finish line.
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How do you motivate your students? This post explores this and shares five tips you might use if you teach online, but the same tips will also work in a face2face classroom. What are the tips?

1. Offer choice, control and freedom

2. Structure lessons around clear, real world goals

3. Create engaging, bite-sized materials

4. Engage students with each other

5. Give - and seek - feedback frequently.

Each of these is discussed in more detail in the post.

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Educational Leadership: Motivation Matters

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From www.ascd.org - September 4, 2014 9:42 PM
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The September issue of Education Leadership focuses on motivation. The image above contains quotes from seven quotes from authors in this issue and all address motivation. There are many articles in this issue that are free to read. A few are listed below.

* Motivated to Learn: A Conversation with Daniel Pink

* Motivating Young Adolescents by Rick Wormeli

* One to Grow On/Releasing the Will to Learn by Carol Ann Tomlinson

I suspect we many of us would like to see more of our students motivated in our classes. These articles may provide some insights. Please be aware that the top link a is to the current issue. Once this has been updated a new link to the issue will posted here.

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Nancy Jones's curator insight, September 6, 2014 1:04 PM

In this edition of ASCD, I paid particular attention to Rick Wormeils article on "Motivating Young Adolescence as I begin my next 3 year relationship with 6th grade advisees. The first year in middle school is the toughest.
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50 Ted Talks Every Educator Should Check Out (2014 Edition)

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From www.opencolleges.edu.au - April 2, 2014 9:07 PM

"The communication explosion reaches its peak when you explore the endless avenues running through TED Talks. Moreover, the title educator embodies many forms within these talks.

So it’s precisely for this reason that any educator benefits from so many of these talks. Each speaker reveals his or her passion of a view or a subject with the enthusiasm of a first-year teacher."

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Every year new TED Talks become available online but it is tough to determine which of the many you want to watch. Here is a list of 50 TED talks that focus on education. Check out a few of the titles below.

* 100,000 Tutors - Peter Norvig

* School Cloud - Sugata Mitra

* Autistic Brothers - Faith Jegede talking about her autistic brothers

* Teaching Design for Change - Emily Pilloton

* What We're Learning from Online Education - Daphne Koller

Click through to the post for additional videos and have fun watching, listening and learning!

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Lisa Simmons's curator insight, April 3, 2014 4:11 PM

I love listening to these amazing and inspirational TED Talks!
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25 Ways to Cultivate Intrinsic Motivation - InformED

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From www.opencolleges.edu.au - September 4, 2013 9:54 PM

"In the context of learning, intrinsic motivation is motivation that stems not from external factors like grades and status, but rather from genuine interest and ambition. Like altruism, it assumes no reward. But – like altruism – it is difficult to corroborate. Even if Sally, your best student, completes the Extra Credit assignment out of pure enjoyment, it doesn’t mean she isn’t expecting external rewards like approval and attention."

Beth Dichter's insight:

Does intrinsic motivation exist? This post explores this idea, clearly landing in the field of intrinsic motivation. After exploring the concept and discussing how education has changed there is a list of 25 ways we may help students cultivate this trait. A few are listed below but many more are in the post, as is a TEDtalk by Dan Pink.

* Rethink reward

* Make mastery cool

* Make students feel like education is a choice, not a requirement

* Make every student feel confident

Each of the items has additional information in the post. As you work in your classroom this year you may find yourself using some of the ideas listed in this post with your students.

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Drora Arussy's comment, September 8, 2013 4:57 PM
Student ownership and buy-in has always been key, thank you for sharing.
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5 Things Students Expect From Their Teachers

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From theasideblog.blogspot.com - August 15, 2013 9:50 PM

Is there "a difference between a 'student' and a 'learner,' between a 'teacher' and an 'educator.'
Teachers want their students to be responsible and curious. They expect their students to follow class rules and do their homework. But what about the reverse? What do students want from their teachers?"

 

Beth Dichter's insight:

Have you had yourself what your students expect from you as a teacher. ASIDE has and this post is the first of two. This one explores what students expect from their teachers. The next one will be "5 Things Learners Expect From Their Educators."

If you see the image above you know the five items in this post are:

* Wonder

* Understanding of their world

* Mutual trust

* A bit of humor

* A lively environment

Each of the points are discussed and may make you smile and laugh as they discuss these five points from the students point of view as well as the teacher point of view.

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Audrey's curator insight, August 16, 2013 3:17 PM

Psychology incorporates all of these "things": You should be in the classroom when Freud's 5 psychosexual stages are put forward (humour, lively environment and wonder!).


Start the class with pop music which links to the topic (understanding their world). 


At the first lesson when I have asked students to write on the board what they want from the lessons (the only one of the above they have ever written down was humour). When I asked them to give me examples of what they meant, they could not. When I explained that they needed to tell me what they meant by "fun classes", as I was I trained to teach and tutor, not to make jokes, they were unable to tell me.


When I conducted conformity research by having a group of students walking down the corridor dancing to music played over the intercom to see whether other students would conform by joining in, I demonstrated what they meant by fun. 


I have learnt from more enlightened others that a Tutor / Educator guides by pointing out where to find the relevant information plus discussion questions which allows learners to share information, analyse and evaluate during class. After more questions which stimulate arguments, the learners are given a question to answer. 
Sue Alexander's curator insight, August 17, 2013 10:51 AM

Some wonderful questions that I look forward to answering.
Beatriz Montesinos's curator insight, August 20, 2013 12:42 PM

¿Hay diferencia entre "alumno" y "aprendiz" y entre "profesor" y "educador"?
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MobyMax: An Adaptive K-8 Curriculum

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From www.mobymax.com - May 10, 2013 10:12 PM
MobyMax is a completely integrated curriculum and teaching system with progress monitoring, goal setting, fluency practice, motivation tools, and much more.
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This tool provides an adaptive curriculum for students in Grades K - 8. The curriculum currently covers Math, Language, Vocabulary, and Fact Fluency with plans to add Reading and Writing. Students take placement tests to determine their missing skills and the receive targeted practice, providing differentation for each student. A professional version of the program is also available (for a cost). 

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Innovation Design In Education - ASIDE: Are Today's Students Afraid Of Intellectual Risk?

Innovation Design In Education - ASIDE: Are Today's Students Afraid Of Intellectual Risk? | Eclectic Technology | Scoop.it
From theasideblog.blogspot.com - March 26, 2013 10:36 PM

"An increasing refrain from various rungs of the educational ladder is that students are scared to take intellectual risks. Teachers note that pupils are reluctant to guess, to stretch themselves, or to experiment. Perhaps it's a consequence of the "praised" generation, when kids receive trophies for participation and adults shield adolescents from failure..."

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If students are unwilling to take intellectual risks what other risks might they be unwilling to make in the future? This post explore this issue from an educational, professional and personal viewpoint. The image above is a representation that explores "some of the issues we're wresting with in guiding our students. The different spectra on the "x" and "y" axes represent the different ways people respond to uncertainty and action."

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A Baker’s Dozen: 13 Ways to Ignite the Motivational Flame

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From www.creativitypost.com - December 19, 2012 10:19 PM
Not all kids are equally motivated. Students vary tremendously in their motivation, even at an early age. Here is a baker's dozen of motivational strategies that can re-ignite the motivational flame.
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How often do you struggle with a student, trying to motivate them to be engaged? The author of this post states "I pirate much of my thinking about motivation, kids’ achievement and success in life from my work with young, elite soccer players." He goes on to say that motivation that is found with young soccer players is also found with students in the classroom, that it "makes a real difference." He also provides a short historical background before sharing 13 motivational techniques, with explanations that explain why some techniques do not work for some children. 

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RSA Animate offers up The Truth About Dishonesty by Dan Ariely

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From www.thersa.org - October 10, 2012 9:01 PM

RSAnimate has recently released a new animated film. It is taken froma lecture he offered at RSAnimate and discusses The Truth About Dishonesty. Click through to see the video and find other videos that may be of interest to you.

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Why Teachers Want Technology - Survey from PBS [Infographic]

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From www.edtechmagazine.com - August 13, 2012 7:06 AM

This PBS Learning Media Infographic explores teachers and technology. What do teachers want in the classroom? Briefly, more technology, affordable technology, web-based tools, and to engage students. For more specific information check out the infographic!

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How to Motivate Students - Researched-Based Strategies

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From www.peterpappas.com - May 22, 2012 7:37 PM

"A new Center on Education Policy report, Student Motivation—An Overlooked Piece of School Reform, pulls together findings about student motivation from decades of major research conducted by scholars, organizations, and practitioners...

Researchers generally agree on four major dimensions that contribute to student motivation (below). At least one of these dimensions must be satisfied for a student to be motivated. The more dimensions that are met, and the more strongly they are met, the greater the motivation will be."

Four Dimensions of Motivation:

1. Competence

2. Control/Autonomy

3. Interest/Value

4. Relatedness

 For more information read the article.

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The Creative Process - A Visual Look (Infographic)

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From images.fastcompany.com - March 29, 2012 7:56 PM
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