Why Some Kids Try Harder and Some Kids Give Up | Tracy Cutchlow My toddler struggled to buckle the straps on her high chair. "Almost," she muttered as she tried again and again. "Almost," I agreed, trying not to hover. The way I praised her effort took a little effort on my part. Stanford researcher Carol Dweck has been studying motivation and perseverance since the 1960s. Those with a fixed mindset, who believe their successes are a result of their innate talent or smartsThose with a growth mindset, who believe their successes are a result of their hard work Fixed mindset: 'If you have to work hard, you don't have ability.' Kids with a fixed mindset believe that you are stuck with however much intelligence you're born with. Growth mindset: 'The more you challenge yourself, the smarter you become.' What creates these beliefs in our kids? The research In one study, Dweck gathered up fifth graders, randomly divided them in two groups, and had them work on problems from an IQ test. "Wow, that's a really good score. "Wow, that's a really good score.
Beyond Minecraft: Games That Inspire Building and Exploration By Tanner Higgin, Graphite The success and popularity of Minecraft in and out of classrooms is no surprise. It’s one of the best examples of the potential of learning with games because it embraces exploration, discovery, creation, collaboration, and problem-solving while allowing teachers to shepherd play toward any subject area. But Minecraft is not the only game of this kind. 1. Garry’s Mod (GMod) is a sandbox game like Minecraft but instead of building and exploring, students use a fun physics engine that simulates things like gravity and mass. 2. Kerbal Space Program has a robust physics engine too, but it’s more focused than Garry’s Mod. 3. Sound Shapes is a visually stunning platform puzzle game set to a rich musical soundscape. For creative kids who want to get their hands dirty, check out DIY, a site where students can find things to build, instructions for how to build them, and ways to share their creations with others. Related
Etude : « 13 % des espaces de travail sont libres en permanence » | La plateforme Bureaux à Partager vient de publier les résultats d’une étude menée de concert avec le spécialiste de l’immobilier AOS Studley. Verdict ? Les entreprises franciliennes ont de l’espace à revendre, et si le partage est une pratique encore peu répandue, les obstacles à sa généralisation sont plutôt ténus. Source: Bureaux à Partager, AOS Studley, HEC Junior Conseil L’Ile-de-France, c’est 30 % du PIB métropolitain, 18 % de la population française, mais aussi 23 % des entreprises. L’immobilier d’entreprise est une ressource comme les autres… … imparfaitement allouée ! J’irai travailler chez vous Pourtant, ce ne sont à l’heure actuelle que 4,8 % des entreprises qui ont sauté le pas et qui sous-louent leurs espaces vides, contre 66,7 % qui n’en font absolument aucun usage. De nouvelles pratiques à intégrer Le poids de la culture, donc. A propos de Arthur De Grave
Your Words Matter. I had a teacher who once told me I would most likely be a college dropout. Her words mattered. When I told my wife I wanted to write a book and she said without blinking an eye, “Do it.” I told my daughter the other day how proud I was of her for writing a full sentence! My words mattered. And when I hear back from the teachers and parents that read this blog, I know my words matter. “Learning how to use language effectively will be the most valuable skill you will have to use for the rest of your life.” Woah. Want to get a job? Want to get married? Want to sell something? What Are We Teaching Our Children About Their Words? The problem I see across the board in schools and in the workplace, is that most people rarely think about the power their words have to make a positive impact. DON’T use your words to bully another person (important). or DON’T use contractions (not that important). And we often “de-value” our word power through writing tasks that are meaningless or menial.
FlipCards - Flashcard app for memory training for iPhone, iPod touch and iPad on the iTunes App Store Le co-working : une réponse aux nouvelles habitudes professionnelles Entretien avec Fanny Michaud, chargée de mission mobilité à La Medefi (1) du pays de Redon. Qu'est-ce le co-working ? Il s'agit d'une nouvelle forme d'organisation du travail. Qui cela concerne-t-il ? Les indépendants, les entrepreneurs, les salariés en télétravail ou toujours sur les routes, et même les touristes. Votre étude en est à ses prémisses ? Oui, la Medefi mène une démarche de réflexion sur les mobilités durables, car le territoire rural connaît des problèmes de déplacement et d'accès aux services. Quel lieu ? La réflexion n'est pas terminée. D'autres réunions sont envisagées ? Oui, nous continuons nos rencontres sur différents thèmes sur tout le territoire jusqu'à la fin de l'année. Réunion le 13 septembre, lieu à définir. (1) Medefi : Maison de l'emploi, du développement, de la formation et de l'insertion. (2) Inter'Active : coopérative d'activités et d'emplois généralistes en Ille-et-Vilaine.
What Students Really Need to Hear | affectiveliving It’s 4 a.m. I’ve struggled for the last hour to go to sleep. But, I can’t. This is what students really need to hear: First, you need to know right now that I care about you. Here’s the thing: I lose sleep because of you. Before I tell you why, you should understand the truth about school. The main event is learning how to deal with the harshness of life when it gets difficult — how to overcome problems as simple as a forgotten locker combination, to obnoxious peers, to gossip, to people doubting you, to asking for help in the face of self-doubt, to pushing yourself to concentrate when a million other thoughts and temptations are fingertips away. It is your resilience in conquering the main event — adversity — that truly prepares you for life after school. But, you shouldn’t be worried about the fact that you will face great adversities. Some of you quit by skipping class on your free education. As long as you are in my life, I am not going to let quitting be easy for you. – C.
5 Hands-On Experiments to Teach Kids About Chemical Reactions What is Chemistry? Chemistry can be defined as the study of matter and how that matter undergoes change. That is a pretty boring definition that leaves out all the fun and excitement that comes with studying chemistry. Chemistry is all around you; it explains baking and why an apple turns brown when cut open. What is a Chemical Change? A chemical change is when 2 substances are mixed together to form something new. There is a formation of gas which can be seen by a fizzing or bubblingThe reaction will cause heat, light or odor to be emittedA color change is producedA solid is formed during the change These are good questions to have kids ask themselves while doing the experiments to help them to determine if a chemical change has occurred or if it is simply a physical change. The Experiments: One note before I move on to the activities.
Pourquoi Entreprendre - Développez votre côté aventurier The Power of Quiet~ Changing Perspectives and Opening Minds I have learned many things from being a parent. Some things I expected to learn, like how to make the best macaroni and cheese or how to do laundry, read a book and cook dinner all at once. These are the things parents expect to learn in the throws of parenthood, these are the easy parts. Fortunately, parenting runs deeper, parenting teaches us about sacrifices, differences and perspectives. Our daughters are perfect replicas of my husband and me. My perspective (or lack there of) on the power of quiet became evident one day when my daughters and I were shopping and I saw some cozy bean bag chairs. I bought the ONE chair and I created that cozy spot for ONE in our classroom and guess what? In my quest to understand and appreciate the power of this alone time and the power of quiet I started to listen more carefully to those around me and that's when I found the resource that changed my perspective on the power of quiet. Transforming My Teaching~ Mary Lee's post- Last Week's Ted Talk
5 Learning Strategies That Make Students Curious 5 Learning Strategies That Make Students Curious by Terry Heick Note this post has been updated from original publishing in February of 2013 Understanding where curiosity comes from is the holy grail of education. Education, of course, is different than learning. Education implies a formal, systematic, and strategic intent to cause learning. This approach is clinical and more than a smidgeon scientific. Of course, very little about learning is scientific. An analogy might help. learning:education::true love:dating service True love may very well come from a dating service, and dating services do all they can to make it happen, but in the end—well, there’s a fair bit of hocus pocus at work behind it all. Hubris and Education Education is simultaneously the most noble and hubristic of all endeavors. In a better place. Causing this in a classroom is possible, but is as often the result of good fortune than good planning. Here, let me try. I want to show you what I can do. I want to know. 1. 2. 3. 4.