LIAM 108 - Self-Talk Determines Success! Your self-talk is the largest determining factor for your success in any area of life! How you talk to yourself is a reflection of your beliefs about yourself and influences your behaviors. Are you judgmental, harsh, critical, self-deprecating? or are you accepting, loving, kind, supportive, encouraging? Most of us would not have any friends if we talked to them the way we talk to ourselves! Listen on iTunes or Listen to/download this episode here: Podcast: Play in new window | Download | Embed Subscribe: iTunes | Show Outline: Webinar: “Lunch with My Life Coach” – E+R=0 how do you exercise the positive response muscleWhat comes out of you is what is inside of you! Mentioned in this show: Subscription/Social Links:
9 Ways Classroom Photos Can Create Student Connection Students love photos and capturing the moment just like the rest of us. Bring that passion to the classroom for an easy win with your class. Classroom photos help celebrate and connect students and work to create trust and community. Creativity with photos makes for a great asset for the school’s yearbook adviser, too! Try some of these unique ways teachers use classroom photos to engage and bond with students to make a lasting, beautiful connection. 1. Source Decorating classroom doors is often a back-to-school or a school Spirit Week tradition. 2. Source Give students a “home” feeling throughout their day with a room divider of family photos or a dedicated space where they can bring in a favorite photo. 3. Source Have each student decorate an individual puzzle piece with their name, a photo or two, and a meaningful quote or fun fact. 4. Source Whether it’s a home “book nook” or a “sneaky reader spot,” have kids bring in a photo or two of where their special place is to read books. 5. 6.
E + R = O and possibly 14-0 The biggest development during Ohio State’s first game week has nothing to do with the opponent or even national championship hopes. It’s actually something that doesn’t relate to on-field play at all. Leadership. Luke Fickell called it a buzzword. Last year, John Simon, Zach Boren and Etienne Sabino provided leadership at such a high level that it became the gold standard. Rumblings began in the spring that the 2013 group would be far different. “I noticed very average leadership in January,” Meyer said. All the evidence needed regarding a lack of leadership was the announcement of the captains on Tuesday night – and the previous delays. “It’s the first time I’ve done something like this,” he said. For the past week, the selection of captains has remained a mystery. “I wanted to give it as much time as we could,” Meyer said. “All great teams need great leadership," offensive coordinator Tom Herman said on Monday. “How hard did the group work this summer? “We really challenge them.
Inspirational Mom Reminds Us To Be Ourselves Kate is a writer who laughs at her own jokes and likes to pour too much hot sauce on her food. We’ve all been told a million times by inspirational quotes on posters to be ourselves. But in a world dominated by trends and shaped by popular public opinion, remembering to be true to yourself isn’t always the easiest thing to do. In this episode of Truth Bomb Mom, Kristina Kuzmic and her daughter team up to ask one very important question: “Do you know what hobby you should take on that would make you really cool?” Their answer: “Whatever hobby you enjoy and makes you proud of yourself.” The same goes for what color you should wear, and most of life’s other big choices. What Kristina and her daughter are getting at is a simple truth many of us often forget. Even though it’s easier said than done, the best way to be happy with yourself is to simply be “the original, authentic you.” And how does one do that? Agree with Kristina’s message? Error loading player: No playable sources found
4 inspiring kids imagine the future of learning After more than 13 years of research convinced him that children have the ability to learn almost anything on their own, 2013 TED Prize winner Sugata Mitra aspires to shape the future of learning by building a School in the Cloud, helping kids “tap into their innate sense of wonder.” In the spirit of Mitra’s invitation to the world to “ask kids big questions, and find big answers,” we asked four brilliant young people to tell us: What do you think is the future of learning? Here, their answers. Adora Svitak, 15-year-old writer, teacher and activist “One of the most powerful shifts in the future of education will come from not only the tools at our disposal, but from an underutilized resource: the students whose voices have for too long been silent. Watch Adora’s talk to discover “What adults can learn from kids” » Kid President, 10-year-old inspiration machine “My older brother and I believe kids and grown ups can change the world. Watch Kid President’s inspiring “pep talk” for the world »
How to help your students manage their mental health during exam time | Teacher Network Don’t stay silent As teachers, you know that your students express themselves in different ways. Talking about their mental health is no different, so don’t ignore any comments a young person makes, however brief, even if something seems like a bit of classroom banter. Don’t keep quiet about it, either. Be open It’s obviously important that your students respect you and that you maintain a professional relationship. What was most beneficial to me during exam season was to hear honest – and sometimes exposing – examples of stressful situations and mental health struggles, both from my peers and from the adults I looked up to. Don’t put too much pressure on us I went to a school renowned for its academic reputation. Offer practical support It’s important to acknowledge the emotional strain a young person might be feeling in the run-up to exams, but practical support is just as significant. Encourage young people to reach out These are just some practical tips that worked for me.
Make Your Life into a Masterpiece Make Your Life into a Masterpiece The most important masterpiece you’ll ever create is your life. But to create your masterpiece you must first design it. You must have a vision of what it looks like. Once you have a vision and design it you can begin the process of building it. To help you with your design you can ask questions such as: What does your life look like when you are at your healthiest, strongest, and best? What does your family situation look like while you are pursuing success in your work? What matters most? What priorities drive you each day? What are you doing that makes you come alive? What are you born to do? What are you doing to live and share your purpose? When you look back on your life what do you want to be able to say about it? How do you want to feel? What will you have wanted to accomplish? What legacy will you have left? For some the answers to these questions may lead you to a new career. Stay flexible and adaptable through the process. -Jon
The Best Part of Me Writing Activity - Lessons With Laughter Cultivating a postive classroom community is such an important part of teaching, and I’ve learned that little things go a long way. One of the ways to help build our students up is to help them see themselves (and their classmates) in a positive light. One of the ways I did that this year was by doing an activity all about “The Best Part of Me.” I’ve mentioned my sweet friend LeAnn several times, because she is a constant source of inspiration! When I visited her classroom a while back (we teach at different schools), I saw her students’ adorable “Best Part of Me” pictures and writings. The original lesson is from Genia Connell on Scholastic’s website. I love the idea of the book and that the author went into 3rd-5th grade classrooms and the pictures were great inspirations for my students to start thinking about the best part of them and to understand what their final product was going to look like.
What it’s like to grow old, in different parts of the world At TED2013, Jared Diamond shares some of his research on how different societies treat the elderly. Photo: James Duncan Davidson The world’s population is getting older. Across the globe, people are living longer thanks to improvements in healthcare, nutrition and technology. Jared Diamond: How societies can grow old better In today’s talk, Jared Diamond examines the vast differences in how societies across the globe view and treat their senior citizens. The Western system for elder care is far from perfect, notes Diamond, and everyone stands to learn something from how different societies care for their seniors. Who is considered old? As Diamond mentions in his talk, the perceived value of the elderly is an important factor in determining whether seniors are respected or not. The United Nations recently turned its attention to developing policy to support aging populations around the world — and their line for elderly begins at 60. Where do the elderly live?
Why I'm Starting This School Year with a Get-to-Know-You Curation Project...and You Should Too! | Fun, Fresh Ideas for Your Class Ah, Back to School activities. Those wonderful ice-breakers, games, questionnaires, and activities we use to try to make the first week of school tolerable as we introduce our new students to the expectations and procedures of our classroom. Yeah...I hate them. My students are always surprised when I tell them about my secret (well, not so secret now) loathing of ice-breaker games. Why yes, I would love to create a "personalized license plate" that personifies me and then explain it to everyone in my group. Don't get me wrong. That's what makes it so damn difficult! I know full well that every other teacher they have will be doing similar, if not the same, things this week. Enter CURATION. Yep...I'm that excited about this idea... Curation is the process of collecting a bunch of high-quality materials all related to a similar theme, topic, or idea. Here's a screenshot of the collection I've started for myself. Here's my plan. P.S.