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May 10, 2021

# Guest Vlog: Helping Students Become More Self-Motivated

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When students ask you “is this good enough?” it’s time to have deeper conversations about their choices and help them build self-reflection and autonomy. In the video below, author and educator, Mike Anderson shares one story to help illustrate how we can help students become more self-motivated. 

 

 

 

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