This presentation discusses success through determination and uses Angela Duckworth's TED Talk on Grit and Jame Escalate's focus on Ganas (determination) through the film Stand and Deliver. In both cases demonstrate how success can come from determination regardless of IQ, social, and economic status.
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2. Who am I?
• My name is Michael Maxson
• I have 20+ years experience as a teacher
• I’ve taught mostly Computer Technology and Information
Technology
• I have a Bachelor's Degree in Radio-Television/English/Journalism
from Western Carolina University
• I have a Master’s Degree in Curriculum and Instruction with an
emphasis on Technology for Grand Canyon University
• I first taught at Wake Technical Community College, then I was a
Corporate IT Trainer and Manager, and I’ve currently taught in K-12
Public Schools for 16 years.
• I’ve been a test writer and editor for the State of North Carolina, and
several other organizations.
• I’ve served as Sylvan Prometric Testing Center Manager and
Administrator
• I’ve administered and proctored countless tests for the State of
North Carolina
• I’ve taken more multiple choice test than I can count
2016
4. What is GRIT
• Self-control and grit, more than talent and IQ,
may hold the keys to a better life.
Self-control is the short-term ability to resist
temptations and, say, get your schoolwork done;
grit is what takes you the distance
-- Angela Duckworth
8. What is Ganas
“ganas” is a slang
word for desire or
urge that is most
likely based on the
Spanish word
“ganar,” which
means to gain or
win. Ganas is
desire.