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Students will write a 2-page reflection paper on their self-exploration journey, discussing their key learnings, how they plan to apply their strengths, and strategies for achieving their goals.

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By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:

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By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:

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1. Identify and articulate their passions and personal strengths
2. Set SMART goals for their academic and professional development
3. Explore and evaluate various resources available for their success
4. Create a personalized toolkit for self-improvement and growth

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How can understanding our strengths, setting clear goals, and utilizing available resources contribute to our personal and professional growth?

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Students will take the VIA Character Strengths Survey to identify their top personal strengths. Discuss the importance of leveraging these strengths in academic and professional settings.

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VIA Character Strengths Survey & Character Reports | VIA Institute

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Do you know your character strengths? Once you do, you’ll be empowered to face life’s challenges, work toward goals and feel more fulfilled, personally and professionally. Take the free personality assessment test from the VIA Institute on Character so you can discover your strengths today.

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Introduce the concept of SMART goals. Students will use Padlet to create a collaborative board sharing their SMART goals for the semester. This activity promotes peer learning and inspiration.

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How to Set SMART Goals | Goal Setting for Students

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In small groups, students will research and present on various campus and online resources available for academic support, career development, and personal growth. Each group will share their findings via Polls Everywhere

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Students will develop a personalized toolkit combining their strengths, goals, and identified resources. They will use Padlet to create an individual board that serves as their ongoing reference and growth tracker.

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Students will pair up to review each other's personal toolkits on Padlet, offering constructive feedback and additional suggestions for resources or strategies.

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Throughout the lesson, observe student engagement and participation in discussions and group activities. Note their ability to articulate strengths and set meaningful goals.

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Facilitate a class discussion on key takeaways from the self-exploration week. Encourage students to share insights and how they plan to implement their personal growth strategies.

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Students will complete an exit ticket on Padlet answering: 1) One strength you discovered about yourself, 2) One goal you're excited to pursue, and 3) One resource you plan to utilize this semester.

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Students will choose one of their top strengths and use it intentionally in a new way each day for a week. They will log their experiences and reflections on their personal Padlet board.

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Students will select one campus or online resource identified during the lesson and engage with it (e.g., attend a workshop, use an online tool). They will share their experience on the class Padlet board.

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Create a visual goal tracker on their personal Padlet board, outlining specific actions and milestones towards their SMART goals. Update it weekly throughout the semester.

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Set up or update a LinkedIn Profile. Make at least ten connections. Only two can be instructors for this course.

Hint: UG Mentoring

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1 billion members | Manage your professional identity. Build and engage with your professional network. Access knowledge, insights and opportunities.

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Listen to an episode of the 'How I Built This' podcast and reflect on how the entrepreneur's journey relates to their own goal-setting and strength utilization. Share insights on Padlet.

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A podcast about innovators, entrepreneurs, idealists and their stories about the movements they built.

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Review students' Padlet boards for SMART goal-setting, resource identification, and personal toolkit creation. Provide ongoing feedback through comments on their Padlet posts.