Learning Styles
What does the R in V.A.R.K. stand for?
Reading/Writing
At what age does the average American child receive his/her first smartphone?
10
What does each letter in the S.M.A.R.T. Goal acronym stand for?
Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, Time Bonded
List three top-level domains (last part of URL) that can generally be trusted when looking for creditable information on the web.
.edu, .gov, .org, .info
How many Dimensions of Wellness did we examine in class?
10
List the four most popular learning styles.
Visual, Auditory, Reading/Writing, Kinesthetic
While social media has been advantageous in many ways, it has also brought many challenges to those who use it. List 5 issues with social media can negatively impact our overall health and wellbeing.
Depression, polarization, anxiety, vanity, lack of sleep, addiction, cyber bullying, lack of interest in other tasks, deterioration of communication/social skills, texting and driving, lack of self-confidence
In the following S.M.A.R.T. Goal statement, which phrases stands for the M and T?
"By June 1, I will improve my GPA to 3.8 so that I can apply to a semester abroad in France with a full-scholarship covered."
Improve my GPA to 3.8
By June 1
Using the "Trust it or Trash it" online tool, what are the three things we should be checking a website for to know if it's a valid source of information?
Who said it, When did they say it, How did they know?
Name all 10 Dimensions of Wellness that we reviewed in class.
Emotional, Physical, Multi-cultural, Sexual, Financial, Occupational, Social, Environmental, Spiritual, Intellectual
Visual and Reading/Writing
What are three concrete/measurable actions you and/or your family could take to manage your social media consumption?
-Not allow TV, phones, tablets to be present/on during family meals
-Set a limit on screen time using device limiting features
-Counter balance screen time by increasing the amount of physical/social "non-device friendly" activities.
What's elements of the S.M.A.R.T. structure are missing in the following goal statement?
"I will improve my grades because reading is important in all subjects and in the real world."
Not time bonded either.
Give four specific clues that might make you consider TRUSTING a website that contains health information?
-The link looks legit
-The sources are cited
-It's by a recognizable organization/institution
-It aligns with other information you've seen on similar topics
-You can easily find the author's name and credentials. If you google them, there is additional information.
-The information was written recently.
The following characteristics indicate that someone is doing well in which dimension?
-Engages in self reflection regularly
-Has inner peace and hopefulness
-Likes to spend time connecting with other like-minded individuals
-Has strong, clear values and a sense of right and wrong
Spiritual Wellness.
Describe how a teacher might be able to engage learners of all four styles during a science lesson about the three states of matter (solid, liquid, gas)?
Reading/Writing/Visual: Have a handout that shows diagrams for the three states of matter and have students take notes about their observations.
Kinesthetic/Visual: Have students do a hands on lab, or help the teacher demonstrate during an experiment where the water is turning to gas (boiling), catching condensation etc. Could also have the class stand up and pretend to be molecules and show how they condense/expand as temperature changes.
Auditory: Have students make predictions and discuss observations. Narrate any demonstrations.
Give three examples of how social media contributes to the deterioration of our mental health?
Creates anxiety when our self worth is determined by the reactions/comments of others and our perceived worth falls below our expectation.
Anxiety can come from cyberbullying or the realization that one might not be meeting "social norms."
Social media addiction can also drive a sedentary lifestyle and result in a lack of sleep which has a toll on our mental wellbeing.
What's wrong with the following S.M.A.R.T. goal?
"By March 30, I will pass math class by a 70 or above so my dad will be happy that I'm in good academic standing to make the baseball team. I will do this by getting a perfect score on every test for the next month."
Relevant - Is it for your dad or for you?
Attainable - Can you really go from failing math class to getting a perfect score on every test for the next month?
Give five specific clues that might make you consider TRASHING a website that contains health information?
-It's from a blog or forum type website where people without credentials are giving their thoughts or opinions
-It's full of spammy ads or pop-ups
-The sources are not cited
-You can't tell who wrote it
-The information seems to oppose information you know or have researched elsewhere
-The site seems to be soliciting or trying to sell you something.
-The URL contains a foreign country code, or other non-informational top-level domain like .biz or .blog
-You need to register or have an account to access information.
List 5 DIFFERENT characteristics/habits of someone who is demonstrating wellness in the Sexual Dimension.
-Relationships are free of violence or coercion
-Can identify personal sexual behavior limits and openly discusses with partner
-Tests regularly for STIs
-Uses contraceptives
-Speaks freely with parents or other trusted adults about sexuality/relationships
-Understands what healthy relationship behavior is and demonstrates those skills in their own relationships
Name 4 study skills/strategies an auditory learner could use to ace a final exam in health class.
Listen well in class lectures, replay lectures on a recording/video, read notes out loud to yourself, discuss study topics with peers, watch a youtube video or listen to a podcast about study topics, have a friend quiz you out loud, make up a song to help you remember terms
Give three examples of how social media contributes to the polarization of democracy?
Content that yields high reaction (outrage, deception, and conspiracy) is promoted as a way to drive more engagement. Stronger ideological rifts make cooperation and compromise increasingly difficult and ultimately sabotages our democracy.
Social media also creates easier access to extremist content/groups.
People constantly mistake newsfeed posts or sponsored ads as real news.
Write a S.M.A.R.T. Goal for a 185 woman who wants to lose weight for her New Year's resolution so she can wear her mom's wedding dress for her fall wedding.
By August 1st, I will lose 35 lbs by exercising for at least 30 minutes for 5 days every week so I can fulfill my dream of wearing my mom's gown down the aisle on my wedding day.
No. While the information may be true, it's not a scholarly source that you'd want to have cited in your paper. Plus, Nike's goal is ultimately to sell you shoes, so there is probably some inherent bias. If you've found credible information elsewhere, best practice would be to use that as your primary source.
List 3 DIFFERENT characteristics/habits of someone who is doing well in the Multi-Cultural Dimension.
-Is respectful of others and recognzies that each person brings a diverse set of experiences that shapes their view of the world
-Enjoys other cultures and ethnicities, is interested in learning other languages
-Pursues social justice for those who are different than themselves
-Believes all individuals deserve access to health, social, financial and other support services
- Exercises tolerance and acceptance for those who are different than themselves
-Has strong roots and enjoys and engaging in their own cultural traditions