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Brain Bite: Strategies for Tapping Into Student Motivation

Research predicts up to 1 million additional high school dropouts due to the pandemic. Dropouts are directly linked with student motivation, which is intrinsically tied to teacher motivation. How do we help our students, and ourselves, stay motivated and stay in school? Don’t miss out on this course to find out novel answers that you can apply tomorrow to this important question.
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All learners will receive a certificate for 1 professional development hour upon completion of a Brain Bite course.

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Course Overview

Teachers often have difficulty recognizing students that lack motivation, but they exist in every classroom!

Research predicts up to 1 million additional high school dropouts due to the pandemic. Dropouts are directly linked with student motivation, which is intrinsically tied to teacher motivation. How do we help our students, and ourselves, stay motivated and stay in school? Don’t miss out on this course to find out novel answers that you can apply tomorrow to this important question.

Getting your students to learn effectively is largely a factor of motivation, but knowing what tools and techniques are actually going to work to inspire your students to learn is much more challenging. Each of your students is unique, so there is no ‘one-size-fits-all’ approach. By understanding the brain-based psychology behind student motivation and the different types of motivation, you can start to bring balance into your classroom, whether you’re teaching virtually or in-person. 
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
  • Compare the two main types of student motivation
  • Identify which triggers work for each type of motivation
  • Describe the four basic motivational strategies for in-class and remote learning
  • Apply what you have learned to create a motivational strategy plan to implement in your classroom
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Course Contents

Lesson videos and contents for Tapping into Student Motivation
Tapping into Student Motivation
  • Strategy 1: Promote a Growth Mindset

  • Strategy 2: Institute "Genius Hour"

  • Strategy 3: Promote an Autonomous Classroom
  • Strategy 4: Balance Extrinsic and Intrinsic Motivation
  • Practical Application

Resources and Printables

Resources made by us for you to use in the classroom
Resources and Printables

Certificate of Completion

Certificate for 1 PD hour
Practical Application Reflection
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Course Structure

All Brain Power Academy Online Professional Development Courses consist of a blend of learning elements to engage you and empower you to implement new strategies and techniques with your students. 

Lessons consist of:
  • Engaging videos
  • Reading materials
  • Lesson assessments
  • Practice activities to apply strategies and techniques
  • Opportunities for reflection
  • Printable takeaways
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Download this printable from the Brain Bite: Strategies for Tapping into Student Motivation:

Use this Role-Play Scenario Activity printable from the Strategies for Tapping into Student Motivation for a fun and creative way to engage your students.
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The Brain Power Academy Team is composed of neuroscientists, educators, and mental health experts who are dedicated to creating the best PD to empower you in the classroom. We specialize in translating the latest neuroscience research into easy, ready-to-use techniques and exercises that assist teaching and learning in this new distanced-learning environment.

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When does the course take place?

All of our PowerPD units are self-guided so you can explore at your own pace! Once you enroll in a unit, you will have lifetime access through your Brain Power Academy account.
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To navigate through a unit, click on the lesson from the unit's landing page, or click on “Continue Learning” to be redirected into the course player. By doing this, you will always continue straight from the last learning activity you have visited.
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How do I complete the course?

In order to complete a course, learners must complete all learning activities within the online professional development course (including all videos, articles, reflection activities, assignments, and quizzes) in order to be awarded a certificate of completion. 

What kind of content can I expect to see in this course?

Access multimodal content including voiceover slide presentations, articles, videos, and other supplementary resources within all of the PowerPD lessons!

Can I receive professional development credit for this course?

All of Brain Power Academy's online professional development Brain Bite courses are eligible for 1 Professional Development Hour/Professional Development Point (PDP). Learners must complete all learning activities within a unit (including all videos, articles, reflection activities, assignments, and quizzes) in order to be awarded a certificate of completion.