Many teachers underestimate the power of their expectations to motivate students and affect their outcomes. But research has consistently shown just how much influence those expectations actually do have – resulting in positive and/or negative outcomes for students. View this learning object to learn more about the expectancy theory of motivation, also commonly referred to as the Pygmalion effect.

Learners read about the types of clothing considered appropriate for a school setting. This activity is designed for students enrolled in an instructional assistant program.

In this interactive object, learners examine the characteristics of left- and right-brain thinkers.

Users read about how course competencies relate to program outcomes. They listen to the testimonies of three students who describe learning activities that prepared them for the world of work. In a matching exercise, learners distinguish between course competencies and program outcomes.

In this interactive lesson, learners read and hear instructions for sending an e-mail. Steps are given for composing an e-mail message and for sending it. Students have an opportunity to write their own messages. A quiz follows the instruction.

Learners read about the strengths and weaknesses of this Web communication tool.

In this document you'll review drill grinding procedures and web thinning diagrams.

This project gives a drawing with steps to complete the activity.

This learning object presents the seven continents and four oceans. Three different world maps are provided.

Complete this multiple-choice quiz to test your knowledge based on the resources and videos provided!

Enhancing vocabulary through crosswords

Comparing Singapores response to the world

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