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Where is the misconception?
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The word aptitude is often misinterpreted as ability or achievement.

There is a technical difference between them that makes all the difference! 😉

☑️Achievement
What you have accomplished in the past

☑️Ability
What you are able to demonstrate in the present

☑️Aptitude
How quickly or easily you will be able to learn in the future

Happy International Women’s Day...

Goals should be clear and reachable.
Manage your goals by objectives and make them S.M.A.R.T
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When thinking of your goal, try to answer the five "W" questions:
- What do I want to accomplish?
- Why is this goal important?
-Who is involved?
-Where is it located?
-Which resources or limits are involved?

📍Measurable
It's important to have measurable goals to track your progress, stay motivated and meet deadlines.
A measurable goal should address questions such as:
- How much?
- How many?
- How will I know when it is accomplished?

📍Achievable
The goal needs to be realistic and attainable.
An achievable goal can answer the following:
- How can I accomplish this goal?
- How realistic is the goal, based on other constraints?

📍Relevant
The goal needs to matter to you.
A relevant goal can answer "yes" to these questions:
- Does this seem worthwhile?
Is this the right time?
- Does this match our other efforts/needs?
- Am I the right person to reach this goal?
- Is it applicable in the current socio-economic environment?

📍Time-bound
Every goal needs a date to mark it as “done”. Deadlines are important.
A time-bound goal will usually answer these questions:
- When?
- What can I do six months from now?
- What can I do six weeks from now?
- What can I do today?

The Benefits of To-Do Lists:

✔️Better Organization Skills
Using a list as an organization strategy makes you feel more grounded and makes tasks more manageable.
Crossing items of the list instills a feeling of accomplishment and leaves room for progress. This leads to motivation and decreases feeling overwhelmed.
One study showed that fifteen minutes spent planning could save an hour of ex*****on time!
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✔️Improved Memory
To-do lists "are useful external memory aids" that usually give you permission to forget.
Remembering to look at your to-do list minimizes the chance of "losing" anything written on it.
We need external memory aids due to our our short-term memories
Looking at a list, it "reinforces the information" in our short-term memory, making forgetting a less likely option.
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✔️Productivity
Using a list leads to a habit of prioritizing tasks.
This leads to more focused attention and much better time management skills with less distractions.

Some fellow educators reached out with several concerns about distant learning...
Here are some of the repetitive thoughts that were conveyed...
Stay alert for some strategies that can help solve these issues...

For Educators:
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☑️Shift your mindset
☑️Modify your habits
☑️Aim for constancy

What are the biggest challenges in emotionally intelligent instruction?
Stay tuned!

21st century skills are timeless. They enhance lifelong learning and a mindful approach to a balanced and healthy wellbeing.

21 Ways promotes innovative ways of learning in order to be mentally fit and ready for the 21st century....

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