Let it Flow



Let it flow is a concept for helping students reach a level in their classroom work that completely envelops their senses.  They will ultimately lose track of time because they are so consumed by the material they are working with.  This type of mindset can be achieved on a more regular basis by first gaining regular feedback from students when it is achieved.   Once it is identified then slight modifications can be used to enhance the the effect.  Several guidelines have been found that will help maintain this Flow level.  Challenging the students to approximately 10% outside of their comfort zone seems to be very effective and being mindful not to make the project too difficult or too easy.  It is just like tubing down a river . Flowing down stream if there are too many obstacles you get stuck in an eddy you may get scared and if the landscape becomes flat then you go too slow and then you get bored but when your flowing along with a little excitement you want to keep going forever.


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