Monday, January 30, 2017

Ruminate: H.O.A.H.B.T. And The American Dream?

With regard to the H.O.A.H.B.T Truck documentary, react to the commentary that it makes about the "American Dream", mentality, and lifestyle. Furthermore, how does it connect or relate to our studied literature so far this semester?  Please respond thoughtfully.  In your response, please wonder, relate, question, think, etc... (Response Due Wed. 2-1-17 at 2:30p.m.)

Thursday, January 12, 2017

"Industrial Revolutions" In A Different Light?


"Why waste time proving over and over how great you are, when you could be getting better? Why hide deficiencies instead of overcoming them? Why look for friends or partners who will just shore up your self-esteem instead of ones who will also challenge you to grow? And why seek out the tried and true, instead of experiences that will stretch you? The passion for stretching yourself and sticking to it, even (or especially) when it's not going well, is the hallmark of the growth mindset. This is the mindset that allows people to thrive during some of the most challenging times in their lives."
                                                    -Carol S. Dweck

How does the quotation listed above align with the attitude, approach, passion, and message displayed by the subject of the video we viewed- Industrial Revolutions? What are you thinking regarding Dweck's challenge and the video? What do you want to believe about this thinking? Critiques? Application/Ideas to take away? Please respond using complete sentences. This response is due by 2:30p.m. on Wed., Jan. 18th.