On making mistakes... 2018 Department of Defense Education Activity Teacher of the Year, Kara Ball
1,333 views · Published 14 August 2018 · 0:54 · Indexed 20 September 2026
Channel: Google for Education · 2018 · Education
2018 Department of Defense Education Activity Teacher of the Year Kara Ball offers advice to new teachers, based on the lessons she learned. Above all, she says, do not be afraid to make mistakes in front of your students. She admits that she used to spend a great deal of time perfecting her lessons, rather than focusing on creating memorable moments for her students. She emphasizes the value not only of making mistakes and 'failing,' but having the courage to do that in front of students. She says that as adults, we need to model the behavior of perseverance for them, as it is a critical lifelong skill. The ‘Lessons from Teachers of the Year’ series is a partnership between Google for Education and CCSSO that aims to elevate the teaching profession and capture the thinking of some of the United States’ best educators. See the full playlist at goo.gl/grYg2p Google for Education: We believe that every student and every educator, in every classroom, deserves the tools and skills that set them up for success in building the future they want for themselves. So we’re committed to supporting students, partnering with educators, building products and making impactful investments that help expand access to education through technology. Whether you’re interested in Chromebooks, computer science, or Google Classroom, subscribe to our YouTube channel for product updates, program news, and more.
