Show 107: The Science of Motivating Students

Ken EhrmannpowerED Up Podcast

Don Berg brought a new perspective to the podcast and we are so grateful for his time and this episode. We broke the script with educator guests and talked with a psychologist.  We dive deep into student motivation and how we can best foster that learning environment for students.  The harsh reality is, we cannot motivate a person.  We need … Read More

How Do You Learn as an Adult?

Teach Better TeamBlog, Lead Better

TL;DR: Adults develop through stages to become self-motivated and successful. Develop habits and commit to pursuing your dream job. This blog post takes about 2 minutes to read. Here’s one short tip on how to grow your network and land your dream job. There are only 3 simple steps to landing your dream job. Even though it might be simple, … Read More

Grading in the New Normal

Teach Better TeamBlog, Engage Better, Manage Better

TL;DR: Maintaining student motivation and accountability in a gradeless classroom. Using grades to communicate and provide feedback. Grading practices that promote a passion for learning, a willingness to take risks, and an increased investment in progress. Education has undergone monumental shifts over the past few months. Whether you are in the classroom, in a leadership role, a district office, or … Read More

Boost Motivation by Bringing in What Students Love

Teach Better TeamBlog, Engage Better, Innovate Better, Personalize Student Learning Better

In This Post: Building intrinsic motivation in our students is incredibly valuable. An introduction to self-determination theory. How to build motivation through students’ loves. Our students, like ourselves, are human beings. And, like us, they have interests, passions, and lives outside of the walls of our classrooms. When we find ways to infuse those outside interests into our content, it … Read More

5 Ways to DESTROY Intrinsic Motivation in your Students

Chad OstrowskiBlog, Engage Better, Innovate Better, Lesson Plan Better, Manage Better, Mastery Done Better

5 Ways to DESTROY Intrinsic Motivation in Your Students

In this post: Intrinsic motivation is a powerful tool. Intrinsically motivated students are typically more able to overcome challenges Here are a few ways you can destroy intrinsic motivation in your classroom: Not providing students with ownership Not removing fear from your classroom Not being authentic Not building relationships Not focusing on learning Intrinsic motivation is a powerful tool that, … Read More