Motivating Students: Strategies and Tips

The video tutorial, led by Jeremy Shea and Kristin from Khan Academy, focuses on strategies to motivate students. Kristin shares seven tips: setting goals, celebrating success, working collaboratively, emphasizing effort, building relationships, establishing relevance, and using rewards wisely. The session is interactive, encouraging educators to share experiences and questions. Key concepts include expectancy value theory and growth mindset. The tutorial concludes with a Q&A session, addressing challenges in distance learning and offering practical solutions.

What is the primary focus of the session introduced by Jeremy?

• Exploring new educational technologies

• Teaching new math techniques

• Sharing strategies for student motivation

• Discussing classroom management

According to Kristin, what are the two main components of motivation?

• Feedback and reflection

• Challenge and reward

• Expectancy and value

• Interest and curiosity

Why does Kristin emphasize setting short-term goals?

• They are less important than long-term goals

• They are easier to forget

• They are more manageable and achievable

• They require less effort

What is one benefit of celebrating success in the classroom?

• It helps students feel accomplished and motivated

• It reduces the need for further learning

• It allows teachers to take a break

• It makes students dependent on rewards

How does working collaboratively benefit students?

• It allows students to work independently

• It reduces the need for teacher involvement

• It fosters a sense of belonging and value

• It increases competition among students

What is a key factor in building strong relationships with students?

• Knowing their interests and concerns

• Assigning more homework

• Avoiding personal interactions

• Using strict discipline

Why is it important to establish relevance in learning?

• To reduce the amount of content covered

• To simplify complex topics

• To connect learning to students' lives and goals

• To make lessons more entertaining

What is a potential downside of using rewards in the classroom?

• They can decrease intrinsic motivation

• They are not effective for any students

• They are difficult to implement

• They are too expensive

What is one suggestion Kristin gives for encouraging students to be on camera?

• Require them to participate

• Ignore their concerns

• Understand the root cause of their hesitation

• Offer extra credit

What is a practical tool Kristin suggests for helping students set goals?

• A detailed report

• A weekly quiz

• A simple template with guiding questions

• A complex spreadsheet