grit and ganas

GRIT and GANASSuccess through DeterminationMichael B. Maxson M.Ed

Who am I?• My name is Michael Maxson• I have 20+ years experience as a teacher• I’ve taught mostly Computer Technology and Information

Technology• I have a Bachelor's Degree in

Radio-Television/English/Journalism from Western Carolina University

• I have a Master’s Degree in Curriculum and Instruction with an emphasis on Technology for Grand Canyon University

• I first taught at Wake Technical Community College, then I was a Corporate IT Trainer and Manager, and I’ve currently taught in K-12 Public Schools for 16 years.

• I’ve been a test writer and editor for the State of North Carolina, and several other organizations.

• I’ve served as Sylvan Prometric Testing Center Manager and Administrator

• I’ve administered and proctored countless tests for the State of North Carolina

• I’ve taken more multiple choice test than I can count

2016

GritSuccess through determination

What is GRIT•Self-control and grit, more than talent and

IQ, may hold the keys to a better life.

Self-control is the short-term ability to resist temptations and, say, get your schoolwork done; grit is what takes you the distance

-- Angela Duckworth

Angela Duckworth TED Talk on Grit

Link:http://www.ted.com/talks/angela_lee_duckworth_the_key_to_success_grit?language=en&gclid=CjwKEAiA04S3BRCYteOr6b-roSUSJABE1-6B02il9YbU-eZjBr9GgX8I-0cSYq42zTZa8pCgwYOd3xoC7H_w_wcB

Remembering GRIT•Goodness•Reliability•Inquisitive (asking questions)•Truth (leads to Trust)•Self-Control (GRITS)

GanasSuccess through determination

What is Ganas

“ganas” is a slang word for desire or urge that is most likely based on the Spanish word “ganar,” which means to gain or win. Ganas is desire.

Stand and DeliverGanashttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1aD-hfcFt2w

Jaime Escalante Demonstrates Ganas in actionhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kkPY_dP_aew

Remembering Ganas•Ganar (to gain, win)•Aplicar a sí mismo (apply oneself)•Nuevo (new, fresh)•Aguante (endurance, GRIT)•Serenidad (serenity, self-control)

Sources• Videos Retrieved from YouTube and TED• Grit Trumps Talent and IQ: A Story Every Parent (and

Educator) Should Read▫ http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2014/10/141015-angela-

duckworth-success-grit-psychology-self-control-science-nginnovators/

• Teacher Rockstar: Jaime Escalante▫ http://dearteacherloveteacher.com/2013/07/11/jaime-escalante/

• Jaime Escalate Meme Images:▫ http://quotesgram.com/jaime-escalante-quotes/

• All images and text copyrighted to their respective owners and used under Untied States Copyright Law Fair Use for Education Only. This Presentation is for Education only and not meant to be sold or used commercially without consent from all copyright holders.

© Michael Maxson 2016

This Presentation is dedicated to the memory of Jaime Escalante