February 5, 2009

Who said Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time?

C.S. LewisEleanor RooseveltThomas JeffersonWalt DisneyThomas EdisonJanuary 26, 2016

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Turn InNew schedule (gold) stapled to the old schedule (pink)Your copy of Brainology

Learning Objectives:Identify the differences in fixed and growth mindsetsSummarize short passagesIdentify your short-term and long-term goals

FailureDo this in your composition book!Free writewrite without picking up your pen or pencil until I say stop. Do not worry about grammar, spelling, or sounding silly. Start with the prompt and go where your mind takes you. Remember, you are your audience!Prompt:What would you attempt if you knew you could not fail?5:004:304:003:303:002:302:001:301:00:30:00

Brainology Reading Quiz

Speed Dating with BrainologyWith a partner, you are going to find the section of Brainology that discusses a fixed mindset in terms of desireIn the box on the handout, write the page number and a summary of what the article saysDiscuss the concept with your partner for the remainder of your timeWhen I say switch, you will have a new partnerFind the section of Brainology that discusses a growth mindset in terms of desireContinue in this manner for all of the boxes

Break

Real SimpleThe View from Here: Sara Blakely

GoalsFree writewrite without picking up your pen or pencil until I say stop. Do not worry about grammar, spelling, or sounding silly. Start with the prompt and go where your mind takes you.Prompt:What are your goals for the next ten years?What are your goals for this semester?What are your goals for this month?8:007:307:006:306:005:305:004:304:003:303:002:302:001:301:00:30:00

GoalsOn three separate sheets of paper, draw your goals for this month, this semester, and the next ten yearsLabel each sheet appropriately

Share with Your Survival GroupsQuickly explain your goals Show your pictures if you feel comfortable

BreakMove to LRC 513

Essay #1

Reading Log

MoodlePlease turn your monitors off! I am going to walk you through it first!

Syllabus QuizTake the syllabus quiz until you get a 90 percent or higher. Once you reach that score, turn off your monitor and help everyone in your pod get that score!

Weekly discussions

Post a picture on moodle Due by Wednesday, January 27, 2016, at 11:15 a.m.

Learning Objectives:Identify the differences in fixed and growth mindsetsSummarize short passagesIdentify your short-term and long-term goals

Quick WriteWill you attempt the activities you wrote about in the beginning free write today (what would you attempt if you knew you couldnt fail)? Why or why not? Ask any questions you want me to address next class.

HomeworkDue Tuesday, January 26, at 11:55 p.m.Practice Turnitin assignment due tonight at 11:55 p.m.Due Thursday, January 28, at 11:55 p.m.:Syllabus quiz (you can take it as many times as you like)Post to the weekly discussionDue Sunday, January 31, at 11:55 p.m.:Rough draft of Essay #1Respond to at least two students in the weekly discussionDue Tuesday, February 2 (in classMeet in Computer Commons A):Brainology reading logComplete the asking for help assignmentDue Tuesday, January 26, at 11:55 p.m.Post your picture to MoodleWorking on:Study for the names quiz (Week 3)Get your iClicker and Drive (we will begin using Drive next week, so if you have it, you will want to begin bringing it to class)Office hour assignment

Chit-Chat Time

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