Pink’s research shows that for all but the simplest tasks, people aren’t motivated well by big monetary rewards. As I watched this video I couldn’t help but relate it to motivating students with a grade, its the same thing. Pink’s conclusion is that people are more motivated by autonomy, mastery, and purpose.

Autonomy
This is the desire to be self-directed, to have freedom and independence. Are we providing this to students when we try to get everybody to do tasks in lockstep fashion? Do we encourage students to learn in their own way, even when it doesn’t fit within our plans?

Mastery

Most people/students yearn to get better at stuff, if they can just see the relevance. The presentation makes a good point that many people create substantial things in their spare time for free. Think about all the open source software projects such as Moodle, Firefox, WordPress, etc.

Purpose
People want to feel like there is a purpose for their contributions. That their efforts will make their life, and the world around them, better. It is not just the promise of a good grade or paycheck.

This video also promotes lifelong learning. We have to instill in students that in the automotive service industry you are on a lifelong learning journey. You are not always going to get paid for going to a class, but the rewards of the knowledge has value too.

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It is a system that replaces the original radio with a ball-type mount. The iPad pops into a plastic frame that in turn pops on the ball mount.

They also supply a cable that plugs into the iPad and outputs to a USB port (for charging) and a 3.5 mm jack for audio out. The iKit provides a USB and 3.5mm port for the cable.

Take a look at this conversion on a Subaru STi

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You can get additional information and pricing on this video course at this link and an introduction to the course is provided below.

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Note: when building PCs, it is best to use a grounding wrist band to protect electronic
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While the core principles and skill sets of teaching have not changed, the world has. All educators need to be keenly aware of advancements in technology and the changes this places on the  culture.

The Consortium for School Networking (CoSN) and the Pearson Foundation produced a neat video entitled “Learning to Change, Changing to Learn” that takes a look at the changes going on within education and the class room.

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As the story goes, Simon and Steve develop an application for their BlackBerry Storm to steer a modified remote control car. They set up a make shift race track in their office and turn “another day at the office” into a RC car extravaganza. I am OK with the video so far.

Now, Lewis Hamilton’s McLaren Formula 1 team contacts Simon and Steve about their BlackBerry application. This is where I start to question if this is a fake or not.  I doubt that this car is actually being driven by the BlackBerry, but how? Maybe a midget laying on the floorboard? Maybe a real remote control, likely laptop based, sitting off camera? You watch the video and see what you think.

Failure: The Secret to Success - A Honda "Dream the Impossible" Film

It is spring break at GTCC, where I teach and I am slogging away at my book project. This  has been over a two year project that is wearing me down, but I am determined not to quit. I will see this through and the Digital Literacy Project will make a difference!

Over the past I have built many web sites and started two podcasts. I have probably spent well over 1000 hours doing this with some fairly significant out of pocket expenses. You would have to say, up to this point, that my online projects have been failures; however, I am looking at it as a big learning experience.

This morning I came across the documentary “Failure – The Secret to Success” which is part of Honda’s “Dream the Impossible” series. I needed the message. It reminded my that out of failure comes new knowledge that will help you be successful.

Dream The Impossible
Documentary Series

Honda is a company founded by a dreamer. And we are a company that believes in the Power of Dreams.

Honda has a rich history of making impossible dreams come to fruition. And because the lessons of the past help guide our future, there is a simple humanity found in even our most complex products.

We wanted to document our advancement as a company through film to give you a better understanding of the people behind our products. Please join us as we uncover Honda through the candid approach of the documentary film process.

View “Failure: The Secret to Success” in the biggest screen and highest quality from Honda’s site

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