Verification Quiz - Webinar - Staying Positive - Focusing on the Future, One Day at a Time - With Mike Parkinson

Thank you for joining us for this webinar. To complete this Step #4 of the process, please complete and submit this 5-question quiz to verify your participation in this webinar. We suggest that, at some point, you complete Step #3, the completion of the Webinar Follow-up Action Plan. An 80% score or better will result in a Certificate of Completion emailed to the address you provide below. Those scoring less than 80% will be allowed to retake the quiz.

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* 1. Contact Information

First/Last Name

Job Title

School/District

Email Address for Certificate of Verification

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* 2. Which of the following was listed as a "question to consider" in this webinar? Please check all that apply. (20 pts)

How did you get to where you are today as a music educator?

Have you thanked an administrator lately?

Do you enjoy being a musical evangelist for your community?

Which of your students drives you crazy, almost every day?

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* 3. Which of following was ALSO listed as a question on "How did you get to where you are today, to pursue a caeer in music?" Please check all that apply. (20 pts)

Was it a band, choir or orchestra director, etc.?

Was it the loving support of a parent?

Was it an unexpected listening experience from an album that hit you like a lightning bolt?

Was it being accepted as a student by a great college or university?

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* 4. Which of the following did Mike include as a question to ask yourself on "how we can create a better experience for our students?" Please check all that apply. (20 pts)

Do you assist your students in their attempts to maintain a balance in their academic classes, personal practice, ensemble rehearsals, and other activities?

Do you "cut students some slack" when they're having a bad day?

Do you emphasize listening to music for enjoyment, or to explore an unfamiliar style, artist, or genre? Do you take precious time to share masterpieces with them at least once weekly?

When they don't perform to your expectations, do you say to yourself "well, they're just kids?"

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* 5. Mike encourages you to ask yourself "How have I kept the balance regarding ______________?" (20 pts)

As a performer - As an educator - As a friend to colleagues

As a performer - As an educator - As an administrator

As a performer - As an educator - As a guidance counselor

As a performer - As an educator - As a disciplinarian

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* 6. What did Mike include in his "personal advice to you regarding your everyday activities?" Please check all that apply. (20 pts)

Learn to forgive yourself when you fail

Take time to listen, in solitude, to music you love

Take a break from unrelenting activity

Bloom where you are planted

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