The Fun Theory is a Volkswagen initiative and it is dedicated to the thought that something as simple as fun is the easiest way to change people's behaviour for the better. What do you think?
Watch the following videos and then answer this week's blog question:
Find the fun:
Now it's your turn to try the fun theory. Choose a task that is typically boring and make it fun! Describe why your game or "angle" on the chore is more entertaining.
Good luck!
Mr. Boettger :-)
Monday, March 30, 2015
Thursday, March 5, 2015
Dividing Decimals
Here is a quick review of how to divide decimals. Please let me know if you have any questions.
Mr. Boettger :-)
Mr. Boettger :-)
Wednesday, February 25, 2015
Multiplying Decimals
Here is a quick review of how to multiply decimals. Please let me know if you have any questions.
Mr. Boettger :-)
Mr. Boettger :-)
Thursday, November 20, 2014
Curious About Genius Hour?
Something exciting is happening in our Grade 6/7 class! Today I introduced the students to Genius Hour! For more information, visit the newsletter page to see the letter that was sent home.
What is Genius Hour?
Genius Hour is the research-based idea that people excel in learning about that which they are intrinsically motivated. In other words, if you want to learn about it, you will succeed in learning about it. If it is a topic or concept you are passionate about - especially if it is something you deeply care about - then your internal motivation will drive you to succeed in learning about it.
Daniel Pink, author of New York Time’s Bestseller Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us, says that motivation is driven by three things:
1. Autonomy (the desire to direct our own life)
2. Mastery (the desire to get better and better at something that matters)
3. Purpose (the desire to do things in service of something larger than ourselves)
If you are still curious about Genius Hour, feel free to watch some of the videos below.
It's imperative that we use our time wisely!
What is going to be your awesome?!
What is Genius Hour?
Genius Hour is the research-based idea that people excel in learning about that which they are intrinsically motivated. In other words, if you want to learn about it, you will succeed in learning about it. If it is a topic or concept you are passionate about - especially if it is something you deeply care about - then your internal motivation will drive you to succeed in learning about it.
Daniel Pink, author of New York Time’s Bestseller Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us, says that motivation is driven by three things:
1. Autonomy (the desire to direct our own life)
2. Mastery (the desire to get better and better at something that matters)
3. Purpose (the desire to do things in service of something larger than ourselves)
If you are still curious about Genius Hour, feel free to watch some of the videos below.
It's imperative that we use our time wisely!
What is going to be your awesome?!
Wednesday, November 19, 2014
Wednesday, November 5, 2014
Kiln People
Kiln People is novel written by David Brin and I can't say as though I have read it (and therefore can't recommend it), but the concept of the novel is rather interesting.
Kiln People, is about a society where you can create clay copies of yourself to do various tasks (e.g. mental tasks, dangerous tasks etc.) while you do something else. Then at the end of the day, you download their memories back into you.
So, here is a pretty deep question for this week. If you had 5 copies of yourself to use this week, what would you have them do? Make sure you take the time and think about your response before you type it up. Don't forget to double-check your work for spelling/grammar mistakes.
Once you have completed your answer, read and respond to at least 2 peers.
As always, I can't wait to see your responses.
Mr. Boettger :-)
Kiln People, is about a society where you can create clay copies of yourself to do various tasks (e.g. mental tasks, dangerous tasks etc.) while you do something else. Then at the end of the day, you download their memories back into you.
So, here is a pretty deep question for this week. If you had 5 copies of yourself to use this week, what would you have them do? Make sure you take the time and think about your response before you type it up. Don't forget to double-check your work for spelling/grammar mistakes.
Once you have completed your answer, read and respond to at least 2 peers.
As always, I can't wait to see your responses.
Mr. Boettger :-)
Wednesday, October 29, 2014
Biodiversity Quiz
Welcome to your first online assignment Grade 6's!
Feel free to use any resource you would like to find the answer. However, you must work by yourself. Take your time and read the questions carefully. I want to try and eliminate all silly mistakes. :-)
I've tried to make things a little easier by embedded the quiz right into the blog. However, if you would like to see a full-screen version, just click this link.
Good luck!
Mr. Boettger :-)
Feel free to use any resource you would like to find the answer. However, you must work by yourself. Take your time and read the questions carefully. I want to try and eliminate all silly mistakes. :-)
I've tried to make things a little easier by embedded the quiz right into the blog. However, if you would like to see a full-screen version, just click this link.
Good luck!
Mr. Boettger :-)
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