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COVA: Inspire Learning Through Choice, Ownership, Voice, and Authentic Experiences Kindle Edition

by Dwayne Harapnuik (Author), Tilisa Thibodeaux (Author)

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Oct 268 min read

COVA Reflection & Application

This program has been an eye-opening experience, gradually helping me see the value of choice, ownership, and voice through authentic...

Oct 51 min read

Allison Gulamhussein’s 5 Key Principles of Effective Professional Development (2013)

In designing a "go and show" type of professional learning course, I applied Allison Gulamhussein’s 5 Key Principles of Effective...

Sep 182 min read

5318 - 3 Column Table BHAG

AI image created by Wix 3 Column Table BHAG (Big Hairy Audacious Goal) – Overarching Course Goal Learners will understand that good...

Jun 93 min read

What's your why? Part B

Canva Images created by author Learning is an ongoing journey that demands dedication and grit, making it essential to foster a growth...

May 63 min read

Power of Growth Mindset

Image Source: Canva Carol Dweck introduces the ideas of a fixed mindset, a growth mindset, and the "power of yet," while Angela Duckworth...

May 62 min read

Connecting the Dots

Image created by AI Collecting dots or connecting them? The concept speaks to the traditional teaching approach that involves teachers...

May 62 min read

New Culture of Learning

Image source: AI created on Wix Consider how play combines passion, imagination, and constraint and is the emergent property of the...

May 61 min read

Discussion: ePortfolio - Show me Yours and I will Show You Mine

AI generated artwork ePortfolios are invaluable for continuous learning and professional development. They enable individuals to showcase...

May 64 min read

Creating a culture of helpfulness & growth mindset

Image Source: https://67goldenrules.com/growth-mindset-by-carol-dweck/ How do you interpret the message of "yet"? I love the word “yet”...

Apr 212 min read

Reflections on the COVA eBook

I found Harapnuik’s retelling of his personal experiences in school as a student with learning differences both interesting and valuable....

Apr 166 min read

Implementation outline

Proposal Blended Learning in the Foreign Language Classroom Target Audience The administration Description The Spanish Language program...

Apr 32 min read

Creating a project with COVA in mind

So, let's talk about how I wrap up a unit with my students. I like to finish things off with either a quiz or a project. You know, it's...

Apr 32 min read

How QTalk improves learning and interaction in the elementary classroom

Let's talk about QTalk, a unique method for teaching languages that I've been using in my elementary Spanish classes this year. It's all...

Mar 38 min read

Growth mindset plan

Growth Mindset Plan Why is the growth mindset so important? The growth mindset is important to anyone who wants to grow and learn. As...

Feb 292 min read

COVA framework

How might the COVA learning approach impact your learning in the Ed Tech/ADL program? “ADL students learn how to purposefully assemble...