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Minds on

MINDS ON

Today you are You, that is truer than true. There is no one alive who is Youer than You.

~ Dr. Seuss

Are you confident in yourself?  In your abilities?  In your challenges as much as your strengths?

A hand is holding a cellphone where a lion says Believe in yourself.

You are the master of yourself. Who you are and all that you are capable of achieving comes down to knowing your areas of strength and areas of weakness and knowing how to access and use the resources available to you to keep growing and moving forward.

Action.

ACTION

In this final activity for Unit One, you will create an avatar profile that you will use and develop through the rest of this course.  An Avatar is a digital representation of you and your character traits.  You may have already created one for a video game you play, or an online emoji you share with friends. You can use these or create a new one and add to the avatar to represent yourself.  This profile will ask you to be honest with yourself about your strengths and weaknesses and will help you master your abilities as a learner.

Consolidation

CONSOLIDATION

This is the dropbox icon. My Avatar and Super-Learner Profile

An outline of a flying super hero contains a word cloud of human qualities like calm, curious, brave, etc.
How will your avatar reflect your learner profile?

You will build an avatar and a profile that represents you as a learner.  It will develop just as you do throughout the course.  

Complete the following three steps:

  1. Complete the 'My Super-Learner Profile' and add relevant details about yourself.
  2. Using any program or app of choice (androidify.com, bitmoji.com, etc.) build your avatar.
  3. Once finished, save your avatar and Super-Learner Profile to your Journal.

My Avatar and Super-Learner Profile Instructions

Super Me! Name: ________________ (first and last initial)

Character Name (optional): ________________

1. My Super Self!

A) Skillful Me.

Self-assess your skill level in the following learning areas. If you are having trouble with a term, simply search it online or ask your teacher to clarify:

  • Responsibility;
  • Organization;
  • Independence;
  • Collaboration;
  • Initiative;
  • Self-regulation;
  • Perseverance (I can...);
  • Optimism;
  • Growth mindset;
  • Problem-solving skills;
  • Curiosity;
  • Citizenship/community connections;
  • Self-advocacy skills;
  • Research skills;
  • Note-taking skills;
  • Asking questions;
  • Critical thinking and problem solving skills;
  • Being a self-directed learner;
  • Literacy skills Numeracy skills.

B) Masterful Me.

Identify something you do well that you could teach to others.

Decide on a title to elevate your name (Wizard/Empress/King/Queen/Sir). For example, I am really good at and enjoy making pizza. I am Master Pizza Chef Robin!

2. Super Power Up!

Respond to the following questions/prompts:

  • How do I maintain and recharge my super powers?
  • How many hours of sleep do I average each night?
  • How would I rate the quality of my sleep?
  • Do I use a journal to record and process thoughts, events, and emotions?
  • I practise mindfulness exercises (deep breathing, focussing on the present moment, meditation, visualization, etc.)?
  • Do I regularly spend time talking or playing with family, friends, and/or pets?
  • What is something that can get in the way my of success?
  • What is something I do to ensure my success?
  • Do I regularly spend time observing and enjoying nature?
  • Do I regularly express gratitude for the positive things in my life?
  • Even when I am busy with my responsibilities, do I make time to enjoy hobbies?
  • What is a short-term goal I have for myself?
  • What is a long-term goal I have for myself?

3. Super Setting and Smiles.

Select and upload two photos that relax Super You and make you smile.

One photo should be a place that relaxes you and one should be something that makes you happy. You may use a photo you have taken yourself, or one you find online.

  • Photo one is your Super Retreat/Setting. Where are you most relaxed? Explain.
  • Photo two is your Super Smile. What makes you happy? Explain.

4. My Super Goals

Select up to three images that represent your personal goals for life after high school. For each image, provide an explanation.

  • Who do you want to be?
  • What careers are you interested in?
  • Do you want a car, or a house?
  • Is there somewhere you want to travel?
  • Somewhere you see yourself going to school?

5. My Super Pitfalls

What does Super You need to avoid or look out for to maintain strengths and continue growing?

We all have areas that can bring us down, whether it be negative friends, stress, cell phones, not doing homework, or working too much.

Select and add images to represent at least 3 pitfalls or factors that could have a negative impact on Super You. For each image, provide an explanation.

6. My Super Friends

We all need people, places or services to support us in our everyday lives. Many of us rely on our close friends to confide in, or our teachers to support us with learning in the classroom, or our family doctor to help us when we are feeling stressed.

Identify 3 people or services you can access for support. Add an image that represents each support or service. Explain how these can help you.

7. Super Moves!

Now to build your Avatar.

  • Select an image or upload a picture that reflects who you are. Read the requirements on the pose, physical features and accessories before you upload your picture/image at the end.
  • Select a pose or signature move that represents your attitude, personality or a skill you possess. For example, you can choose a laughing face if you have a good sense of humor. Explain your choice.
  • Select physical features that represent you. You may choose to exaggerate features you consider strengths. For example, give yourself muscular arms if you consider yourself to be strong. Explain your choice.

8. Super Add-Ons!

Choose two props or accessories that represent your hobbies or interests. For example, you can choose knitting needles and a walking stick. Explain your choices.

 

Download a copy of Avatar Instructions.

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