Finamore, DoraMillam, LorettaReinhardt, MichelleHewitt, E. Valerie2022-04-122022-04-122021http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12264/404Learning outcomes "*Discuss the importance of engaging students by teaching what a growth versus fixed mindset is during the weekly seminar. *Describe grit, and resilience skills to focus on student strengths for the future *Identify strategies to increase student grit, resilience and growth mindset during pandemic and beyond"Educators throughout time have sought to understand why some students persist to overcome challenges, while others give up. We will present a theoretical exploration of this issue which supports multifactorial elements including grit, resilience, and a growth mindset as critical components for student success in online college courses, especially since COVID-19 began. Our presentation will include practical suggestions for classroom applications in online courses.en-USPresentation