Kristen Beal

I believe if job ads were created and specifically listed computer literacy skills, we could improve literacy skills because of their job/career relevance.

I loved this quote: "...success is the ability to cope with the challenges one meets and to progress in one's chosen field or area of responsibility (Beller, M., & Or, E.)."  I look forward to introducing this quote to my learners and movitate them to learn beyond my classroom.

I think working in teams is very challenging in the classroom, and really requires some modeling for the students to observe first how to solve problems and hold eachother accountable.  "Telling" students each of their roles doesn't teach them the necessity of figuring this out now because you'll use it at work too!

I am inspired by one of the ways to motivate students by relating the assignment to professional skills.  I think many professionals think that creating a powerpoint is more to share -- I like the idea of using the presentation because this is how professionals demonstrate how they've learned MORE. 

I really appreciated this section on creativity.  "Methods used to develop creativity in students include..."  the problem solving and discovery learning.  I am interested in using this to encourage critical thinking.

Personalizing or customizing our discussions with our students builds a strong relationship with them.

Love this sentiment:  pause to get your student's agreeement to continue moving ahead.

I liked the technique called "reframing" the question!

I love the thought in the third stage that discussing helping the individual be an active participant in understanding their current situation  and where they want to be.

I have printed this quote about teachers in the new learning process:  If they are to focus on recognition of the process, they must support the process, remain committed to the process, and then reward the process at the end of the course.