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rggillespie - Moderator Mar 6 @ 8:02 PM EST

Good evening and welcome to #vachat. Tonight we're discussing Increasing Student Motivation. Please take a moment to intro yourself.

OnMy_AGame Mar 6 @ 8:02 PM EST

Good evening. Alex Newsom here from Richmond Public Schools #vachat

rggillespie - Moderator Mar 6 @ 8:03 PM EST

Lots of questions tonight. If you wanna' sneak peak https://t.co/fs5N3XYKel #vachat

rggillespie - Moderator Mar 6 @ 8:03 PM EST

Thanks for joining us tonight #vachat

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rggillespie - Moderator Mar 6 @ 8:04 PM EST

We're going to get right to the questions tonight. Question 1 coming right up #vachat

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rggillespie - Moderator Mar 6 @ 8:06 PM EST

Q1: What role does motivation play in relation to student success or failure? #vachat

OnMy_AGame Mar 6 @ 8:08 PM EST

Motivation is, I believe, essential to success. I'm a firm believer that a person's best efforts come from something intrinsic a1 #vachat

rggillespie - Moderator Mar 6 @ 8:09 PM EST

A1: Without motivation all learning is superficial and vice-versa #vachat

philgriffins Mar 6 @ 8:10 PM EST

#vachat A1: for a section of the student population, little... For another segment, huge

OnMy_AGame Mar 6 @ 8:10 PM EST

couldn't agree more #vachat

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OnMy_AGame Mar 6 @ 8:11 PM EST

Why do you think so? #vachat

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CardwellTeachMe Mar 6 @ 8:13 PM EST

Michala from Virginia Beach. Just getting home and joining in! Excited about our topic. #vachat

rggillespie - Moderator Mar 6 @ 8:13 PM EST

Join #vachat going on right NOW as we discuss Increasing Student Motivation #edchat #sschat #engchat

rggillespie - Moderator Mar 6 @ 8:13 PM EST

Thanks for joining us! #vachat

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rggillespie - Moderator Mar 6 @ 8:14 PM EST

Q2: @DanielPink talks about the power of autonomy, mastery, and purpose in motivation. How can we promote these? #vachat

MrBrianRI Mar 6 @ 8:14 PM EST

A1 Motivation and grit is essential in getting kids reach goals with clear expectations & reflection #vachat

sarahdateechur Mar 6 @ 8:14 PM EST

Hi #vachat, Sarah here. Live in Woodbridge and work in MD.

CardwellTeachMe Mar 6 @ 8:14 PM EST

A1: Motivation and interest drive students learning. Without it, they are doing rote memorization that means nothing to them. #vachat

philgriffins Mar 6 @ 8:14 PM EST

some students will find success in school no matter what. Those that have to work at it need motivation to be successful #vachat

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rggillespie - Moderator Mar 6 @ 8:15 PM EST

Good to have you with us...been a while since we've connected #vachat

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MrBrianRI Mar 6 @ 8:15 PM EST

A2 Promote through classroom systems that are clear and engaging and help students understand where we are and where we're going #vachat

sarahdateechur Mar 6 @ 8:16 PM EST

A2 #vachat It's important to provide support and trust. I learned yesterday at #IMMOOC that support looks different for everyone.

rggillespie - Moderator Mar 6 @ 8:16 PM EST

A2: All three (autonomy, mastery, purpose) speak to the importance of student choice #stuvoice #vachat

sarahdateechur Mar 6 @ 8:16 PM EST

Thanks Reed! Glad to see you again! #vachat

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OnMy_AGame Mar 6 @ 8:16 PM EST

That's an issue that goes back to something you said @rggillespie without a perceived purpose, learning becomes superficial a2 #vachat

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CardwellTeachMe Mar 6 @ 8:18 PM EST

A2: Ss need opportunities to lead their own learning; including growing their individual levels of autonomy, mastery, and purpose. #vachat

rggillespie - Moderator Mar 6 @ 8:18 PM EST

A2: We need to start off with WHY in everything we teach and expect students to learn. Have to "sell" its importance/value #vachat

OnMy_AGame Mar 6 @ 8:18 PM EST

Giving s' autonomy is important in their learning too. This can be promoted via problem based/inquirty based learning activities a2 #vachat

rggillespie - Moderator Mar 6 @ 8:19 PM EST

Totally agree! How can we best accomplish this? #vachat

CardwellTeachMe Mar 6 @ 8:18 PM EST

A2: Ss need opportunities to lead their own learning; including growing their individual levels of autonomy, mastery, and purpose. #vachat

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rggillespie - Moderator Mar 6 @ 8:21 PM EST

I'm seeing the pendulum swing this way. Can no longer blame standardization and mandated curriculum #vachat

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OnMy_AGame Mar 6 @ 8:21 PM EST

I agree. I guess one concern I have is what to do with students who may become unmotivated even when school has always been easy. a1 #vachat

philgriffins Mar 6 @ 8:14 PM EST

some students will find success in school no matter what. Those that have to work at it need motivation to be successful #vachat
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CardwellTeachMe Mar 6 @ 8:21 PM EST

Providing multiple pathways for learning, demonstration of mastery & ensuring options for further study are available. #vachat

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rggillespie - Moderator Mar 6 @ 8:22 PM EST

Q3: What explains the drop in student engagement from ES to MS to HS? What can we do about it? #vachat

rggillespie - Moderator Mar 6 @ 8:22 PM EST

Isn't this just playing the game of school though and not really learning? #vachat

In reply to @philgriffins, @OnMy_AGame

CardwellTeachMe Mar 6 @ 8:22 PM EST

They should have opportunities to go beyond surface learning and into conceptual learning. #vachat

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philgriffins Mar 6 @ 8:23 PM EST

now, that is a key question. #vachat

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rggillespie - Moderator Mar 6 @ 8:23 PM EST

Yes! 1 of my favorite strategie: tell Ss what you want them to learn and let them figure out how to learn & show it #vachat

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MrBrianRI Mar 6 @ 8:23 PM EST

A3 I wonder if part of motivation drop is undiagnosed LDs and assigning and telling. #vachat

rggillespie - Moderator Mar 6 @ 8:24 PM EST

Definitely it all starts with knowing your students #vachat

bethcosta6 Mar 6 @ 8:22 PM EST

we have to 1st know kids and be curious abt them...their likes, their learning styles, and the root of their behaviors
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philgriffins Mar 6 @ 8:24 PM EST

if the game is winnable with minimal effort... Motivation plays a minimal/nonexistent role. #vachat

In reply to @rggillespie, @OnMy_AGame

OnMy_AGame Mar 6 @ 8:25 PM EST

No doubt. I'm always fearful about not pushing my accelerated students to their best potential. #vachat

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rggillespie - Moderator Mar 6 @ 8:26 PM EST

A3: Drop in engagement is directly linked with less opportunities for students to discover and explore as they progress #vachat

CardwellTeachMe Mar 6 @ 8:26 PM EST

Its a tough balance…I’ve been working on supporting my lower level Ss while ensuring growth opportunities for gifted Ss. #vachat

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bethcosta6 Mar 6 @ 8:26 PM EST

Q3: model and help students develop a growth mindset...learning is individual...don't compare themselves to others #vachat

sarahdateechur Mar 6 @ 8:26 PM EST

A3 #vachat Internal factors, such as puberty and peer pressure; external factors such as changing instructional strategies (less inquiry)

rggillespie - Moderator Mar 6 @ 8:27 PM EST

Focus on learning and the process. Not using grades to sort and compare students #vachat

bethcosta6 Mar 6 @ 8:26 PM EST

Q3: model and help students develop a growth mindset...learning is individual...don't compare themselves to others #vachat

OnMy_AGame Mar 6 @ 8:28 PM EST

Sadly, the older s's become the less pertinent information learned in school becomes to them. a3 #vachat

philgriffins Mar 6 @ 8:28 PM EST

#vachat A3 everyone thinks they are an artist in K... By high school, so many have been convinced they aren't

OnMy_AGame Mar 6 @ 8:29 PM EST

Instruction serves at the same level, however s's have a better distinction in whether what they are learning is authentic or not a3 #vachat

rggillespie - Moderator Mar 6 @ 8:29 PM EST

Hadn't really thought of influence of peer pressure! We can change this and turn it into a positive. How? #vachat

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rggillespie - Moderator Mar 6 @ 8:30 PM EST

Q4: Which groups are least academically motivated in your school? Why? What can we do about it? #vachat

rggillespie - Moderator Mar 6 @ 8:30 PM EST

more forcing students to take classes which aren't interesting @VDOE_News is exploring new diploma reqs. #vachat

In reply to @OnMy_AGame, @VDOE_News

bethcosta6 Mar 6 @ 8:30 PM EST

#vachat How about having as many classes as possible taught without assigning a level...e.g. HON, STD, etc

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sarahdateechur Mar 6 @ 8:31 PM EST

#vachat @rggillespie Definitely! I'd say through teamwork and collaboration.

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OnMy_AGame Mar 6 @ 8:32 PM EST

Really? Interested to see what updated requirements would look like. #vachat

rggillespie - Moderator Mar 6 @ 8:30 PM EST

more forcing students to take classes which aren't interesting @VDOE_News is exploring new diploma reqs. #vachat
In reply to @OnMy_AGame, @VDOE_News

MrBrianRI Mar 6 @ 8:32 PM EST

A4 Students receiving special education. Have had limited success. Need to show them how to learn and model #vachat

rggillespie - Moderator Mar 6 @ 8:32 PM EST

@bethcosta6 Here it is...Now the hard part coming up with an answer #vachat

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rggillespie - Moderator Mar 6 @ 8:33 PM EST

A4: Boys seem less motivated but is it just that girls want to please and are more complaint...not truly motivated? #vachat

OnMy_AGame Mar 6 @ 8:33 PM EST

Groups as in...? Could you be more specific? #vachat

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jcbjr Mar 6 @ 8:34 PM EST

#vachat A3: Sorry I'm late (UCONN WBB). I'm pretty sure that it's less opportunity - too much sage on the stage. Maybe too many stand Tests.

rggillespie - Moderator Mar 6 @ 8:22 PM EST

Q3: What explains the drop in student engagement from ES to MS to HS? What can we do about it? #vachat

rggillespie - Moderator Mar 6 @ 8:34 PM EST

Male-female. Ethnic/racial groups. Students with disabilities, etc. #vachat

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bethcosta6 Mar 6 @ 8:36 PM EST

do we truly design lrng with boys' needs in mind? Do they get to move, work together.. Imp for girls, too, but def boys #vachat

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OnMy_AGame Mar 6 @ 8:36 PM EST

I would say typically s's with a disability suffer from the most severe lack of motivation. a4 #vachat

MrBrianRI Mar 6 @ 8:37 PM EST

A4 Great strategies to motivate boys read Boy Writers and Reading Don't Fix No Chevys #vachat

OnMy_AGame Mar 6 @ 8:37 PM EST

However, often it can be due to external factors(often related to the disability) focal issues, phys impairments, medication, etc a4 #vachat

rggillespie - Moderator Mar 6 @ 8:38 PM EST

Q5: What are the dangers of incentives and rewards? When is it OK to use them? #vachat

rggillespie - Moderator Mar 6 @ 8:38 PM EST

This is definitely a group we struggle w/. We have to ensure they can be successful and build on that #vachat

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jcbjr Mar 6 @ 8:39 PM EST

#vachat A4: The ones w/o parental interest in education and w/o family informal education opportunities / trips / visits.

rggillespie - Moderator Mar 6 @ 8:30 PM EST

Q4: Which groups are least academically motivated in your school? Why? What can we do about it? #vachat

rggillespie - Moderator Mar 6 @ 8:40 PM EST

Sounds like a good read...The title also conjuring up Ford v Chevy debate ! #vachat

MrBrianRI Mar 6 @ 8:37 PM EST

A4 Great strategies to motivate boys read Boy Writers and Reading Don't Fix No Chevys #vachat

OnMy_AGame Mar 6 @ 8:41 PM EST

The danger of incentives is that s's may give half-hearted efforts when incentives are taken off the table. Effort is key. a5 #vachat

sarahdateechur Mar 6 @ 8:41 PM EST

A5. #vachat Try not to reward extrinsically things Ss get intrinsic joy...I learned from Drive https://t.co/7SEGRK3r2F

MrBrianRI Mar 6 @ 8:41 PM EST

A5 I use celebrations for reaching goals that are not physical gifts or food related. #vachat

dshelley0 Mar 6 @ 8:43 PM EST

A5: inconsistent use causes hurt feelings #vachat

rggillespie - Moderator Mar 6 @ 8:38 PM EST

Q5: What are the dangers of incentives and rewards? When is it OK to use them? #vachat

OnMy_AGame Mar 6 @ 8:43 PM EST

Also, I like to provide reward opportunities for assessments. But I do so more as an added bonus for s's who achieve success. a5 #vachat

rggillespie - Moderator Mar 6 @ 8:45 PM EST

Interesting. @DanielPink 's research suggests using rewards randomly. Thoughts? #vachat

In reply to @dshelley0, @DanielPink

rggillespie - Moderator Mar 6 @ 8:46 PM EST

Q6: How can we create the conditions and environments where students will be motivated and, even better, self-motivated? #vachat

rggillespie - Moderator Mar 6 @ 8:46 PM EST

The Carrot and the Sick don't work https://t.co/HY7A1ht2HB #vachat

rggillespie - Moderator Mar 6 @ 8:46 PM EST

The Carrot and the Sick don't work https://t.co/m6pqky6Cti #vachat

bethcosta6 Mar 6 @ 8:47 PM EST

#vachat A6: always give Ss the WHY of what they are learning and connect it to the real world. Outcomes for learning shouldn't be secret

sarahdateechur Mar 6 @ 8:47 PM EST

A6 #vachat I think it goes back to trust and support. I was talking abt this yesterday re: us (edus) but it is important to all learners

OnMy_AGame Mar 6 @ 8:48 PM EST

Exercises that explicitly teach goal setting and motivation strategies are important. S's need opportunities demonstrated to them a6 #vachat

MrBrianRI Mar 6 @ 8:48 PM EST

A6 Create classroom systems that support motivation, growth, and rigor #vachat

rggillespie - Moderator Mar 6 @ 8:48 PM EST

Vital. But we can't teach these in isolation. Need to be incorporated into all classes not as a stand alone #vachat

OnMy_AGame Mar 6 @ 8:48 PM EST

Exercises that explicitly teach goal setting and motivation strategies are important. S's need opportunities demonstrated to them a6 #vachat

PrincipalNyberg Mar 6 @ 8:49 PM EST

a6. Think about it from your perspective. Tapping into a passion. Athenticity. or just wanting to scratch the itch. #vachat

jcbjr Mar 6 @ 8:51 PM EST

#vachat A5: They don't work!! Really understand the material in Dan Pink's book, "Drive." Use them maybe as a class Improvement celebration.

rggillespie - Moderator Mar 6 @ 8:38 PM EST

Q5: What are the dangers of incentives and rewards? When is it OK to use them? #vachat

rggillespie - Moderator Mar 6 @ 8:53 PM EST

Q7: Fill-in-the-blank: We can increase student motivation by ____? #vachat

OnMy_AGame Mar 6 @ 8:54 PM EST

We can increase student motivation by increasing authenticity in instruction. a7 #vachat

scitechyEDU Mar 6 @ 8:54 PM EST

getting out of their way… #vachat @rggillespie @sarahdateechur

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MrBrianRI Mar 6 @ 8:55 PM EST

A7 Clear expectations goal setting student reflection and choice. #vachat

OnMy_AGame Mar 6 @ 8:55 PM EST

Authenticity can be brought about by higher engagement, problem based learning, and differentiated instructional approaches. a7 #vachat

ErinWest_ITRT Mar 6 @ 8:55 PM EST

{Meaningful} REAL life examples #vachat

rggillespie - Moderator Mar 6 @ 8:53 PM EST

Q7: Fill-in-the-blank: We can increase student motivation by ____? #vachat

ErinWest_ITRT Mar 6 @ 8:57 PM EST

A7 {Meaningful} REAL life examples #vachat

rggillespie - Moderator Mar 6 @ 8:53 PM EST

Q7: Fill-in-the-blank: We can increase student motivation by ____? #vachat

naznate Mar 6 @ 8:57 PM EST

7: relevancy #vachat

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rggillespie - Moderator Mar 6 @ 8:58 PM EST

Before we leave tonight, please share any helpful resources and be sure to follow tonight’s #vachat ers to continue the learning

rggillespie - Moderator Mar 6 @ 8:58 PM EST

1) building relationships. 2) Relevancy and Authenticity. 3) Providing feedback #vachat