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"ASCD will wrap up Connected Educator with the #ASCDL2L Twitter chat on Tuesday, November 3, 2015 from 8:00 to 9:00 p.m. eastern time. Join us on Twitter @ASCD as we discuss innovations in assessment and be sure to use #ASCDL2L."

"Recent neuroscientific findings have uncovered the source of our motivation to learn, or as neuroscientist Jaak Panksepp terms it, the drive to seek. Seeking is what gets us out of bed in the morning, the engine that powers our actions, and the need that manifests as curiosity."

How can we create professional development that engenders deep learning?

"Strategic use of questions can deepen learning, build a growth mindset, and help students become more aware of their own thinking processes."

"Imagine walking into a public library filled with PlayStations, Wii game consoles, and electric keyboards pumped up to maximum volume."

Framing problems as challenges can alleviate the stress when faced with something that seems overwhelming or impossible. Individuals that view problems as challenges often have less stress and perform better on difficult tasks such as tests/quizzes, presentations and projects.