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John Evans

'Let's go exploring': The story of Calvin and Hobbes creator Bill Watterson | CBC Radio - 1 views

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    "Calvin and Hobbes had millions of followers when it was retired in 1995 after a 10-year run"
Nigel Coutts

Encouraging Persistence - The Learner's Way - 0 views

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    "Nothing in this world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not; the world is full of educated derelicts. Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent. The slogan Press On! has solved and always will solve the problems of the human race." ā€• Calvin Coolidge Growing up, I had a copy of this quote on my wall. It is one of those things that stuck with me over the years. For a long time I might not have truly appreciated its wisdom. Now as a teacher in times of volatility, uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity, its significance seems to have grown. When we can instantaneous consumers of the all of the worlds information, as we access anything and everything at the speed of light, how do we learn the value of persistence?
John Evans

Keeping students engaged and motivated - 6 views

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    Links to a resources and articles on student motivation and engagement.
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