Go for that goal

Go for that goal!

How to get closer to your dream!

Work smarter, not harder

Working harder might not make you DO better- you just get tired

It is easier to give up if you just work HARD so we need to work "Smarter"

Poll

How does it feel when someone tells you to "pay attention?"

• Guilty

• Annoyed

• Tired

• Wonderful

Poll

When is it HARDEST for you to focus?

• morning classes

• WIN

• Focus

• Doing Async on my own

Poll

When is it HARDEST for you to focus?

• English class

• Math class

• Science Class

• SS class

• Focus

Poll

What helps you feel the most focused?

• Working independently

• Participating in the chat

• Talking out loud to a teacher

• Participating out loud

• Earning points or merits

Open Ended

What else helps you stay focused on school work?

(More detailed answer = more points)

Teachers can help!

• timer

• reminder of your goals

• tell you your grades

• clear checklist of what you need to do

• make a schedule for each day's assignments

• give good grades or merits for good work

YOU can help!

• try to do GOOD work, not PERFECT work

• Do ONE thing each day

• Advocate for shorter assignments

• Tell your teachers how long you spend on homework

• Ask your advisor or learning specialist to help you make a schedule for your assignments

• Make a daily checklist

Open Ended

yesterday, you promised to do one thing. What did you promise to do yesterday?

Poll

Did you achieve that promise?

• YES! I am so proud of myself.

• No, not YET! But I can!

Open Ended

What ONE small thing do you promise to do today to get you closer to your goal?