https://padlet.com/817707/f84uign41v6n en-us 2017-05-12 03:15:23 UTC 2017-05-23 03:39:13 UTC hello@padlet.com 817113 https://padlet.com/817707/f84uign41v6n/wish/173240284 1.) MM can help students relax and rid any stress from their day and allow them to focus on their schoolwork as well as be in the present.
2.) Since MM is embedded in the Buddhist culture, it can have religious tendencies as well as it being mainly subjective data, not statistical yet.
3.) Yes, I would teach MM to the students as well as SEL (perfect combo!)
4.) If I was a parent, I would encourage MM for my kids. It's
extremely beneficial for younger children to simplify their lives and thoughts.]]> 2017-05-22 19:54:50 UTC https://padlet.com/817707/f84uign41v6n/wish/173240284 817221 https://padlet.com/817707/f84uign41v6n/wish/173255785 1) MM can benefit students both inside and outside because having the opportunity to focus on your thoughts is very powerful and can help destress students throughout both aspects of their life.
2) One major concern about MM is the religious connotation that follows along with the Buddhist religion and culture.
3)Yes, I think just even taking 5 minutes every morning or afternoon would have great benefits on the focus your students have and can be done in such a quick time and have such a big impact.
4) I would 100% let my child participate in MM. Even though it doesn't have concrete research stating its benefits, I think it'd be extremely helpful in the school environment. ]]> 2017-05-22 21:57:03 UTC https://padlet.com/817707/f84uign41v6n/wish/173255785 https://padlet.com/817707/f84uign41v6n/wish/173257710 1. MM can benefit students by allowing them to relieve stress and also help them be more focused and engaged in the present. 
2. One concern is that there is no concrete data to show if this is helping students test scores, gpa, graduation rates, etc. 
3. Yes, I probably wouldn't spend more than 5 min a class period doing it though. 
4. Yes, as a parent I would let my child participate in MM. I think especially with incresing technology, it is good for children to sit and do nothing for a few minutes. ]]> 2017-05-22 22:20:00 UTC https://padlet.com/817707/f84uign41v6n/wish/173257710 https://padlet.com/817707/f84uign41v6n/wish/173258352 1. MM can benefit students because it allows them time to destress and be able to come to class focused and ready to learn. 
2. One major concern about MM in schools is the religious background. It is associated with the Buddhism religion, and schools like to leave religion out so everyone is included. 
3. Yes, I would teach MM to my students for maybe 5 minutes at the beginning to have them be more focused. 
4. If I were a parent, I would not mind my child practicing MM at school to promote a healthy lifestyle and improve their focus in class.  ]]> 2017-05-22 22:27:51 UTC https://padlet.com/817707/f84uign41v6n/wish/173258352 https://padlet.com/817707/f84uign41v6n/wish/173262902 1. MM can benefit students in and outside of the classroom because it relieves their stress level and focus more in school.
2. Parents might disagree with mindfulness because they might think it's a waste of time. Another con it might cause is that some parents might think MM relates to religious practices.
3. Yes, I would take the first few minutes of class to have a meditation practice to calm the students down. 
4. If I were a parent, I would let my child participate in MM practices in school. I think it is a great way to relax and calm students after entering the classroom.]]> 2017-05-22 23:35:41 UTC https://padlet.com/817707/f84uign41v6n/wish/173262902 https://padlet.com/817707/f84uign41v6n/wish/173273503 1. MM is beneficial to kids in school because it helps them de-stress by focusing on the present and not the past or future.
2. MM can be rejected at schools because people think that it is linked to religion and certain racial ties are linked to it as well, making parents skeptical.
3. Yes I would teach MM to my students because I think that it would help them focus on the class better and make them better learners.
4. To me it wouldn't make a difference as long as I didn't notice any odd changes in behavior or any decreasing in grades.]]> 2017-05-23 01:18:57 UTC https://padlet.com/817707/f84uign41v6n/wish/173273503 817428 https://padlet.com/817707/f84uign41v6n/wish/173277035 1. MM can help students concentrate more in the classroom and focussing more. It can help outside of the classroom because it helps them relax more.
2. MM in schools is controversial because it has a religious connotation to it, which makes parents uneasy.
3. I think I would teach MM to my students because I think it would make them more focussed and driven rather than being tired and stressed all of the time.
4. I would want my kids to practice MM at school because it is more affective than just sending them to the principal's office for discipline when they can just rethink and meditate their thoughts.  ]]> 2017-05-23 01:53:53 UTC https://padlet.com/817707/f84uign41v6n/wish/173277035 817427 https://padlet.com/817707/f84uign41v6n/wish/173280042 1. MM can benefit students in and out of the classroom because it teaches them to live a more zen life and how to improve their life styles.
2. MM in schools can be looked down upon because it comes from Buddhism. Parents may be against the religious connotations.
3. I would teach my students MM because when I am a teacher, I want to teach my students life skills, not just typical things to learn in school. 
4. I would want my children to practice MM at school because I do not want my children to be high strung or stressed at school, so MM would be a great solution.]]> 2017-05-23 02:14:11 UTC https://padlet.com/817707/f84uign41v6n/wish/173280042 817492 https://padlet.com/817707/f84uign41v6n/wish/173288276 1. MM can help students focus on the learning that they are doing in the present instead of worrying about the past, future, and other stressors. These students will be able to focus better and learn more effectively.
2. Many people have issues with the relationship between MM and Buddhism, but for me, a bigger concern is that there isn't a ton of data to support the assertions people make about MM.
3. I'm very willing to give it a try, but I would like to see more data and studies before I commit completely.
4. I think that if I was a parent I would want my kids to practice MM because I want them to be unstressed and focused on their learning.]]> 2017-05-23 03:34:24 UTC https://padlet.com/817707/f84uign41v6n/wish/173288276