Can You Teach A Dog New Tricks? COVA Says It Depends On Mindset

When it comes to learning, having a learner's mindset is vital. Those who have a learning mindset are often open to new information and enthusiastic about learning in different ways. Active learners are persistent and tend to become better learners through emotional growth and are slow to give up even when they struggle to comprehend something.

Choice. Ownership. Voice. Authentic. These are the four pillars of innovative education technology. COVA is a new model that is shaking up the status quo. COVA provides a platform for students to exercise their choice in what they learn, own their learning, and have a voice in their education while maintaining an authentic and personal learning experience.

The COVA model appeals to me because it offers a way to fix some issues with traditional didactic models of teaching and learning. One of this approach's most challenging aspects is giving up control as a teacher and letting students take charge of their learning. However, I believe that this is also one of its most beneficial aspects. As educators, we should be open to providing resources for our students to use in developing their voices, but ultimately it is up to them how

they want to express themselves through their portfolios. For students to have agency in their learning, they need to feel empowered and motivated to learn new things. Therefore, cultivating a learner's mindset is essential in making sure that students view themselves as capable individuals with something valuable contribution to the classroom community.