The Growth Mindset and the Beach
During spring break two of my girls, my wife and I went to San Diego to enjoy a few days of rest and relaxation. While we were at the beach, … Continue reading The Growth Mindset and the Beach
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The Potter and The Clay Growth Mindset
Jeremiah 18:3-4: “3 Then I went down to the potter’s house, and there he was, making something at the [a]wheel. 4 And the vessel that he [b]made of clay was … Continue reading The Potter and The Clay Growth Mindset
Feedback or Feedforward?
Margaret Heffernan gave a TED Talk titled, Why it’s Time to Forget the Pecking Order at Work. Heffernan points to a study conducted by William Muir on chickens. A brief … Continue reading Feedback or Feedforward?
Networking
So you have just entered the educational field; what are your goals? If you are planning on moving into administration, You might need to network. What teacher support systems and … Continue reading Networking
Peer Pressure on the Field?
One of the most meaningful parts of the Influencer of Strategy for me is that if you combine just four sources of influence, you will be ten times more successful … Continue reading Peer Pressure on the Field?
Influence
This video provides a very interesting look at how using the six sources of influence can really have an effect on people’s behavior. The six sources of influence are divided … Continue reading Influence
How Can We Change Behavior
When it comes to changing, common sense might not be the best way to approach change. I’ve been teaching long enough to know that education does not change behavior. so … Continue reading How Can We Change Behavior
The Growth Mindset and Technology
So I am forced to confront the growth mindset question yet again. It seems as though I will be wrestling with the growth mindset for the next eight weeks and … Continue reading The Growth Mindset and Technology
Fixed or Growth Mindset? Both!
Do I have a fixed or growth mindset? I find it interesting that Carol Dweck said that no one has 100% of the growth mindset, and no one has 100% … Continue reading Fixed or Growth Mindset? Both!
Guard Your Heart
Proverbs 4:23 tells us to, “Guard [your] our heart with all diligence for out of it flows the issues of life.” Tom Asacker asserts that we don’t make decisions based … Continue reading Guard Your Heart
Summary Post
What is in a name? E-portfolio, digital resume, or blog. I was stuck on the description and not on the functionality and purpose. What I’ve come to realize is that … Continue reading Summary Post
