Summary: We discussed the alphabet of self-talk and growth mindsets from class 06, and you began to think about your topic for your self-directed learning report. The key is to write about something interesting to you!

The homework is due at 13:00 on the day before Class_08:

1. You need time to work on the start of your paper slowly by researching two articles or videos of your choice that match your interest in your learning focus for your paper. It could be grit, growth mindsets, lifelong learning, computer-assisted learning, or something related to learning.

Here is the search engine Carrot for self-directed learning. You can read other articles for your paper and presentation.

Here are some excellent self-directed learning midterm reports and their corresponding final presentations to help you think about what aspect of self-directed learning you would like to write and present.

Example A:

Life-Long Learning & Growth Mindsets Midterm Paper

Life-Long Learning & Growth Mindsets Final Presentation

Example B:

COVID-19 & Self-Directed Learning Midterm Paper

COVID-19 & Self-Directed Learning Final Presentation

2. Complete your three-question reflection in your Google Doc share file.

It’s beneficial to play Freerice.com during the winter break. This United Nations project website has 60 levels of English vocabulary to learn and develop. For each correct vocabulary word comprehended, Free Rice will donate 10 grains of rice through the World Food Programme to help end hunger, so students can learn new words and also contribute to reducing world hunger at the same time. And the levels of difficulty range from low to very high, so it is also suitable for teachers. There are also various subjects, including English Grammar and SAT Test Preparation. And amusingly, the site has a warning that claims this game may make the person smarter! http://freerice.com/#/englishvocabulary/1424

Your Free Rice goal for the semester is 4,000 points!