Class Procedures and Reminders
Success Tip: You might remember the word "neuroplasticity" in connection with growth mindset, and this article provides information about (re)shaping your brain for positivity: Turning Negative Thinkers Into Positive Ones.
Project Stack. If you turned in an assignment before 9PM on Sunday, you should have comments back from me. I'll get through the rest of the Sunday assignments today I hope! While you are waiting on comments back from me about your Project assignment, you can check the stack to make sure I received your email.
The following items are for fun and exploration:
Blog Stream. I really enjoyed reading Laura's reflections here, especially about how hard it can be to sit still and pay attention for long stretches of time: School Learning vs. Summer Camp . I also like to move around, and the flexibility of online appeals to me: I can take lots of breaks!
India Comic Book: Today's comic book is Garuda: Vishnu's Divine Mount. See the Amar Chitra Katha blog for the Bizzell Reserve call number and more information.
Proverb of the Day: Crocodile tears are proverbial: The crocodile weeps over the prey he means to devour. Find out more at the Proverb Laboratory.
Growth Mindset: Today's growth mindset cat knows that enjoyment is part of learning: I enjoy the process of learning. You can find out more at the Growth Mindset blog.
Video: Time: it is really quite mysterious! This video has some ideas to ponder: The Secret Powers of Time.
Event on Campus: Dr. Shotton will be speaking about misrepresentations of indigenous women from 10AM-11AM in the OMU Heritage Room (details). Find out more about this and other events at the Campus Calendar online.
And here is a video about the Survivor Tree:
Check out the Twitter stream for information and fun stuff during the day, or click here for past announcements.