Motivating Students During Distance Learning

The webinar provides seven tips for motivating middle and high school students during distance learning. It emphasizes the importance of setting achievable goals, managing roadblocks, and fostering a growth mindset. The session also highlights the role of curiosity and relevance in learning, and how rewards can be used effectively. The Q&A section addresses common concerns from parents about distractions, depression, and maintaining routines.

What new feature was announced for the webinar?

• Guest speaker appearance

• Spanish captioning

• Live Q&A session

• Interactive polls

According to Kristin, what are the two main factors that motivate people?

• Success and value

• Rewards and recognition

• Challenges and competition

• Peer pressure and expectations

Why is setting short-term goals important for students?

• It helps them avoid distractions

• It makes them more competitive

• It reduces their workload

• It allows them to achieve success quickly

What should parents do when students meet their goals?

• Punish them for not doing more

• Set new, harder goals immediately

• Ignore the achievement

• Celebrate the success

What is a recommended strategy for managing roadblocks in distance learning?

• Discuss potential solutions before problems arise

• Avoid setting any goals

• Wait for the teacher to address them

• Ignore the roadblocks

How can students be encouraged to see effort as a path to success?

• By showing them examples of successful people

• By giving them more homework

• By explaining the biological basis of learning

• By reducing their study time

What is one way to encourage curiosity in students?

• Modeling inquisitive behavior

• Limiting their questions

• Discouraging exploration

• Providing all the answers

Why is it important to establish relevance in learning for students?

• To make teachers' jobs easier

• To reduce the amount of homework

• To increase the perceived value of activities

• To make learning more challenging

What is a key consideration when using rewards to motivate students?

• Rewards should be monetary

• Rewards should be given for every task

• Rewards should be small and achievable

• Rewards should be large and infrequent

How can parents help students who see no value in school?

• By ignoring their concerns

• By connecting schoolwork to their interests

• By forcing them to study harder

• By reducing their study time