Tag Archives: Purpose

Rising to the Challenge

Posted on May 1, 2019 by murraypk

What if I’m not enough? When I think about my biggest challenges and fears in teaching, this is the thought that comes up the most. To be an exemplary teacher is incredibly difficult. The relatively little experience I’ve had has required … Continue reading →

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When life stands in your way

Posted on April 24, 2019 by murraypk

We all know there are days when the last possible place you want to be is in class. And there are days when you just can’t seem to engage with what’s going on around you.  Even as someone who enjoys … Continue reading →

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The Cheapest Engagement You’ll Ever Hear About!

Posted on February 6, 2019 by bischowj

  I know what you’re thinking, and don’t worry! We’re not talking about cheap ways to pop that special someone the “big question”, apologies to those expecting some intimacy tips. In this blog, we’re going to unpack that classic teacher … Continue reading →

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Head Spinning

Posted on November 9, 2017 by Shay

Thinking about thinking can really make your head spin. Thinking about other people’s thinking can be even more daunting. This daunting task is something that teachers must do on a daily basis in order to know how their students are … Continue reading →

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Candy Isn’t Always the Answer

Posted on September 29, 2017 by angelokm

Think about your life and what motivates you to get out of bed in the morning. Normally, people say that money, possessions, and success make them motivated. The promise of a reward is a completing goal, but is nothing new. … Continue reading →

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An Interesting Perspective: Carrots and Sticks

Posted on September 29, 2017 by rohlfswe

Howdy bloggers, In this week’s installment of An Interesting Perspective, we will dive into a discussion about Daniel Pink’s novel Drive. What is motivation? By definition, motivation is the reason or reasons one has for acting or behaving in a … Continue reading →

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A drive down the road less traveled

Posted on September 29, 2017 by johns708

A reflection on DRIVE: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us An introductory thought: When you wake up in the morning and have a long to-do list, or a lot of work to do at school, what motivates you to … Continue reading →

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What Drives Your Students?

Posted on September 28, 2017 by mulligmg

Believe it or not, your students are people, too. Each student will have different interests, different methods, and most importantly, different motivators. When you have a task to complete, are you more motivated to complete one because you want to do it or … Continue reading →

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