Emotional Learning: Lessons from the Chessboard feat. Gabrielle Kristofich, Account Executive at Technology Integration Group

Gabrielle Kristofich, Account Executive for Technology Integration Group, joins this episode of Illuminate Higher Education to talk about how emotional safety in elementary education can build a foundation for resilience and growth throughout a student’s life.

Learning is an emotional process; even young students who struggle with certain subjects may start to believe that they are “bad” at them. Gabrielle shares how she teaches the concept of growth vs. fixed mindsets to build psychological safety in the classroom.

Gabrielle, a chess aficionado, also talks about how teaching chess helps build emotional resilience and problem-solving skills - requirements for lifelong learning and career success. The episode wraps with a brief discussion of education technology and Gabrielle’s future predictions: personalized learning, gamification, student autonomy, and more.

Connect with Gabrielle Kristofich on LinkedIn and Twitter @GKristofich. Visit TIG.com for more information on Technology Integration Group.

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