Motivation & Hope: Resources

Ways to increase motivation and hope in the classroom:

  • The New York Times: 'What's Going On in This Picture?'
  • Using whiteboards
  • Activate novelty and curiosity: (add transitions, sounds, color changes, etc to presentations)
  • Project-based learning and interdisciplinary lessons
  • Give students choice in their assignments
  • CSI and Breakout lessons
  • "Teach Like a Pirate" (Twitter: #TLAP)
  • Make personal connections
  • Express passion and love for what you teach
  • Mentoring
Click below for editable 'Charting: Value' document:

Click below for editable 'Charting: Expectancy of Success' document:

Click below for editable 'Charting: Hope' document: