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"People attribute success to different sources: to their own innate abilities, to the assistance of others, to luck, and to effort. Of these possible attributions, the fourth, effort, is the wisest choice for someone who intends to achieve success or maintain it, as it is the only one within an individual's control." Using Technology with Classroom Instruction that Works

This is a key point to make because humans often forget that we are reliable for our actions - we have control over what we make of our world, our life, our education, etc. Especially our younger generation believes that if something goes wrong they can probably blame someone else. Ownership of problems is especially hard, but we should also teach to have ownership of strengths and abilities. I always try to teach social lessons throughout the day to my students, and by adding in lessons about personal effort the students gain so much more. They realize that they do have control over their trials by the effort they put in.

If students realize that their abilities and learning rely on them and not the teacher I feel that so much added respect and self esteem will take place. They have what it takes to successful and teachers are there as part of that journey.

Pitler, H., Hubbell, E., Kuhn, M., & Malenoski, K. (2007). Using technology with classroom instruction that works. Alexandria, VA: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development