Have you ever given thought to what motivates you to do something? Why do you want to write a book? Have a career in education? Order a pizza every Friday night? Motivation is a state of mind and a “force” that pushes people to action. Understanding the motivation behind one’s action can unlock a wealth of knowledge. Especially when it comes to supporting students. Motivation Factors Intrinsic and extrinsic are two motivational factors. Intrinsic motivation comes from within—you engage in an activity because you enjoy it. It’s an internal motivation...
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Many of our students shine not only academically, but artistically as well. ASU Digital Prep high school senior and lead trumpeter, Matthew Leal, has earned shout worthy bragging rights. Matt is part of the nationally recognized, award-winning Tucson Jazz Institute Ellington Big Band. The Nogales resident studies at the Tucson...
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ASU Microschools Rethink Traditional Education Microschools, while around for many years, have become increasingly popular since the pandemic. A microschool is an education model often regarded as being between homeschooling and private school education. Like a learning pod, microschools educate a smaller number of students at a time, offering a...
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Someone once said, “Life is to be enjoyed, not just endured.” We couldn’t agree more. Education is a huge part of an individual’s life, and we take our role very seriously. This parent wrote to tell us how her children are thoroughly enjoying their school experience. “My son just completed...
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Traditionally, the morning bell rings early at brick-and-mortar schools. This is especially true for high school as most students sit in their first-period class by 7:30 a.m. While some students may have the “morning person gene” and are ready to learn, others struggle to stay awake that first hour of...
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Students and families enroll at ASU Digital Prep for a variety of reasons. Sadly, bullying and peer pressure are social themes we frequently hear mentioned. Read on to see how switching to an online school helped this student thrive. “My daughter is a very strong student academically. She was struggling...
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Article written by Krista Hinz. Originally published on ASU News August 25, 2022 Arizona State University has been named one of America’s Best Employers By State for 2022 by Forbes. In partnership with Statista, a global provider of rankings and large-scale polling, Forbes surveyed 70,000 U.S. employees across 25 industry sectors and considered...
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