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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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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 26, 20248 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...
Oct 5, 20241 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...
Sep 18, 20242 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...
Jun 9, 20243 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 6, 20243 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 6, 20242 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 6, 20242 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 6, 20241 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”...
May 6, 20244 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 21, 20242 min read
Implementation outline
Proposal Blended Learning in the Foreign Language Classroom Target Audience The administration Description The Spanish Language program...
Apr 16, 20246 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 3, 20242 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...
Apr 3, 20242 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...
Mar 3, 20248 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...
Mar 1, 20242 min read
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