A checkup on the 2015 Annual Goals I posted last month. Successes, semi-successes, and full on failures so far!
Year: 2015
Is a Task Boring, Relaxing, Challenging, or Stressful?
Too easy for your skills and the task is boring. Too much of a challenge, and it becomes stressful. Medium challenge, high skill? It’s a relaxing task. But when we match high skill and high challenge, we can activate “flow.”
Quick Strategy Game: Domineering
Wanted to share another cheap, quick, and simple game that has interesting complexities and connections to math. This game is called Domineering. All you need are paper and a pencil. Graph paper would be a luxury.
On Grouping Gifted Students
I am frequently asked about research supporting gifted programs. Is there evidence that putting gifted kids together is a good thing? The short answer: yes.
How I Set My Annual Goals
It’s so easy to let a new year get away from you. By February, I’m already settled back into old habits and ruts. I want to fight this! I take an evening and set up some bold but attainable goals, thinking purposefully about the upcoming year.
Don’t Say “Great job!”
Not only is vague praise less useful than a specific compliment, but, combined with easy tasks, it can even be damaging to students’ belief in their abilities.
2014 In Review
One of my favorite parts of running Byrdseed is looking back at the end of each year and cataloging my travels, writing, and video making.