This video is about Flow Theory. if we want students to be fully empowered to own the creative process, we need to understand what it means for students to reach a state of creative flow. The History of the Theory Although the idea of Flow has existed for thousands of years, Flow Theory began in the 1970’s and 80’s when Hungarian psychologist Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi became fascinated by artists who were so lost in their creative work that they would lose track of time and even ignore food, water, and sleep. Through his research, he noticed a similar experience with scientists, athletes, and authors. It was a state of hyper-focus and complete engagement that he described as “optimal experience.” #2: The Basics of the Theory Researchers do not have one single working model for flow theory. However, the following are five factors identified by Csikszentmihalyi and Nakumara as vital for achieving a state of flow. #1: It needs to be a task that you find intrinsically rewarding #2: You need clear goals and a sense of progress #3: The task needs clear and immediate feedback #4: The challenge must match the perceived skills. This requires a sense of personal control or agency over the task. In 1987, Massimini, Csíkszentmihályi and Carli published the 8-channel model of flow shown here. Note that if a task is too easy, you might experience apathy or boredom but if a task seems too hard, you’ll be anxious. #5: Requires intense focus on the present moment #3: What Does This Look Like in School? Tap into instrinsic motivation Embrace student choice and agency. Provide the right scaffolding so that students can match the challenge level to their ability levels. Minimize distractions so that students can focus on their learning. Change the pacing so that you have fewer tasks and more time. Here, students can enter into a state of what Cal Newport calls “deep work.” Help students learn to monitor their own progress through metacognition. Teach them to set goals, analyze tasks, figure out what they need to do, make adjustments in the moment, and reflect on their progress in the end. SOURCES: Patall, E. A., Cooper, H., & Robinson, J. C. (2008). The effects of choice on intrinsic motivation and related outcomes: A meta-analysis of research findings. Psychological Bulletin, 134(2), 270-300. http://dx.doi.org/10.1037/0033-2909.134.2.270 Schlechty, P. C. (2001). Shaking up the schoolhouse. San Fransisco, USA: Jossey-Bass Publishers. Schlechty, P. C. (2002). Working on the work an action plan for teachers, principals and superintendents (1st ed.). San Fransisco, USA: Jossey Bass. Schlechty, P. (2011). Schlechty center on engagement. Retrieved from http://s3.amazonaws.com/www.schlechtycenter.org/tools/prod/4046/original/sc_pdf_engagement.pdf?12724 15798

1-Page PDF Summary: https://www.productivitygame.com/upgrade-flow/ Book Link: https://amzn.to/2IrlrcU FREE Audiobook Trial: http://amzn.to/2ypaVsP Animated core message from Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi's book 'Flow.' For more animated videos and productivity articles visit http://www.productivitygame.com. This video is a Lozeron Academy LLC production.

Tony Robbins and Micheal A Singer share their experiences and discuss humanity's true potential in inner peace. Gaining inner fulfillment can be more gratifying and beneficial to your life than almost any external means. Listen as Tony and Sage discuss finding your inner peace and "The Untethered Soul" with Micheal A Singer. Subscribe to Sounds True for more: http://bit.ly/2EAugMf Tony invites you to take part in Micheal Singer's new free video series and learn how you can transform your life from within: https://www.soundstrue.com/tonyrobbins Get your copy of Michael Singer's "LIVING FROM A PLACE OF SURRENDER - The Untethered Soul in Action (Audio Format) :https://www.soundstrue.com/store/living-from-a-place-of-surrender-3.html "The Mind Can Be a Dangerous Place or a Great Gift" Sign up for Michael Singer's FREE 3-Part video series: https://www.soundstrue.com/store/living-from-a-place-of-surrender/free-video-series?sq_return_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.soundstrue.com%2Fstore%2Fliving-from-a-place-of-surrender Michael A. Singer has been a spiritual teacher for more than four decades and has written two books: the #1 New York Times bestseller The Untethered Soul and the New York Times bestseller The Surrender Experiment. He is also the creator of a leading-edge software package that transformed the medical practice management industry, and founding CEO of a billion-dollar public company whose achievements are archived in the Smithsonian Institution. While working on his doctorate in economics in 1971, Michael experienced a deep inner awakening and went into seclusion, focusing on yoga and meditation. In 1975, he founded the yoga and meditation center known as Temple of the Universe, where people have come together to practice and study ever since. In addition to his work as a spiritual teacher, Michael has made major contributions in the areas of business, education, health care, and environmental protection. Sounds True was founded in 1985 by Tami Simon with a clear mission: to disseminate spiritual wisdom. Since starting out as a project with one woman and her tape recorder, we have grown into a multimedia publishing company with more than 80 employees, a library of more than 1500 titles featuring some of the leading teachers and visionaries of our time, and an ever-expanding family of customers from across the world. In more than three decades of growth, change, and evolution, Sounds True has maintained its focus on its overriding purpose, as summed up in our Mission Statement. Connect with us: Facebook: http://bit.ly/2XFIIeE Instagram: http://bit.ly/2UlEoiH Website: http://bit.ly/2tOl02d Get your copy of Michael Singer's "LIVING FROM A PLACE OF SURRENDER - The Untethered Soul in Action (Audio Format) :https://www.soundstrue.com/store/living-from-a-place-of-surrender-3.html "The Mind Can Be a Dangerous Place or a Great Gift" Sign up for Michael Singer's FREE 3-Part video series: https://www.soundstrue.com/store/living-from-a-place-of-surrender/free-video-series?sq_return_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.soundstrue.com%2Fstore%2Fliving-from-a-place-of-surrender

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As part of the Des Artists collaborator series, we talk to French fashion designer Gabrielle Ambryn in her wonderfully eclectic home about how she finds it difficult to call herself an artist – she just does the things she wants in the moment. She shows us a selection of her work – elaborate watercolors and intricate illustrations inspired by all manner of things – and discusses her ideas on the nature of art. When you’re touched by something or when you’re nervous or in love, she says, art is there to translate this sensation. We couldn’t have put it better ourselves. http://bit.ly/MeetDesArtistes

FilmFellas Cast 5: The Epic Wedding ~ Event Shows The cast opens up their last webisode discussing wedding filmmaking event shows: WEVA, IN[FOCUS] and Re:Frame. They finish with a candid talk on the issues of creative content and copy artists. FilmFellas Cast 5 Filmmakers: Kevin Shahinian (Pacific Pictures) www.pacificpictures.net/ Patrick Moreau (Still Motion Photo + Cinema) http://www.stillmotion.ca/ Ron Dawson (Dare Dreamer Media) www.daredreamer.net/