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Tips for Motivating Middle School and High School Kids During Distance Learning

Khan Academy via YouTube

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Discover effective strategies for motivating middle and high school students during distance learning in this 41-minute webinar from Khan Academy. Learn from Chief Learning Officer Kristen DiCerbo as she shares seven research-backed tips to keep students engaged and focused. Explore topics such as goal-setting, celebrating success, managing roadblocks, fostering a growth mindset, encouraging curiosity, establishing relevance, and using rewards. Gain insights on addressing common challenges like distractions, mental health concerns, and maintaining social learning opportunities. Access additional resources, including a downloadable handout and links to growth mindset activities, to support your efforts in creating a positive and productive distance learning environment for teenagers.

Syllabus

Introduction
Welcome
Set Goals
Celebrate Success
Manage roadblocks
Effort leads to success
Encourage curiosity
Establish relevance
Use rewards
Questions
Distractions
Success
Mental Health
Focus on Learning
Reward
Structure the day
Social learning

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Khan Academy

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