tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4950296860482392202.post4250728152916997578..comments2022-03-24T05:56:17.783-04:00Comments on Kimmel Farm Elementary: The Question of MotivationUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4950296860482392202.post-44600940409328485882009-11-25T12:07:44.064-05:002009-11-25T12:07:44.064-05:00I agree that motivation comes from success but we ...I agree that motivation comes from success but we have to have a reason to get started in the first place. In addition, if we only do things which we are successful at, then where is the challenge and growth. There is no risk if we know we will succeed. <br />At another school we at one point had student determined research projects. The student was required to choose a topic of their choice and then locate the necessary resources to successfully research and share. Teachers were used merely to provide assistance and explain how to use resources. The students had buy in and the projects often were a source of pride. I would like to see if we can create a "lillypad" project for us. Since lillypads are things which frogs leap off of, I think it might be a cheesy yet appropriate name. Great post. I do love TED. Keep the thoughts coming.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4950296860482392202.post-17151438844847184422009-11-24T16:58:51.335-05:002009-11-24T16:58:51.335-05:00As I read (or reread) this post (http://tinyurl.co...As I read (or reread) this post (http://tinyurl.com/yf59gmo) after I read yours above, one thing really stood out to me: Motivation comes from success. The blog posts talks mainly about using technology, but I think that statement applies overall. When I think back to my first experiences with students doing PBL, they became more comfortable and willing to try new things after they experienced some success when they tried other things. It is a building process (somewhat constructivist) that if a person tries something and feels success, he or she is more motivated (or easier to motivate) to do something else. Now it is just a matter of getting some people (students or adults) to take that first step.Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18149460205665593307noreply@blogger.com