Module 1: The Fundamentals of Happiness & Wellbeing
I. To get started…
Step 1:
Watch this short video overview of Renewed ‘Tude On-Demand PD.
Click play (center of video); [ ] in the bottom right-hand corner for full screen; and esc to return to the page. Pause as needed. (Length: 1:46)
Knoell, C. (2025). Pen is mightier than keyboard Video]. Unpublished instructional video.
Step 2:
Watch this short video for why handwritten work is required for your Notes-Book.
Click play (center of video); [ ] in the bottom right-hand corner for full screen; and esc to return to the page. Pause as needed. (Length: 1:54)
Knoell, C. (2025). Pen is mightier than keyboard Video]. Unpublished instructional video.
II. Use the steps below to intentionally create your Fundamentals of Happiness & Well-being Notes-Book
This Notes-Book will serve as your personal thinking space for reflection, synthesis, & integration throughout the module.
Click on image to enlarge.Step 2.
Formatting Your BACK COVER
Top of Page (centered):
My PANAS Profile
PA = ___/ 50
NA = ___/ 50
Profile: _______
Midpoint of Back (left-justified):
Reflections
Leave room to write your Written Reflection & Signature
Click on image to enlarge.Creating Your Notes-Book
Step 1:
Prepare the pages: Stack three sheets of 8.5 × 11 typing paper neatly on top of each other.
Fold: Fold the stack in half (hamburger style) to form a small booklet, and press firmly along the fold to make a clean spine.
Formatting Your Front & Back Cover
Step 1:
Formatting Your FRONT COVER
Top third (centered):
The Fundamentals of
Happiness & Well-Being
Notes-Book
Your First & Last Name
School/District
Middle third (left-justified):
Something I am Thinking About…
Leave room to write about your thoughts as you enter the PD
Bottom third:
Teaser (left-justified & underlined)
Hopes Thoughts Questions (circled)
Leave room to write your Teaser - Hopes, Thoughts & Questions
First Inside Spread
Step 1:
Page 1 (Left; The Backside of the Front Cover)
On the top left-hand corner, handwrite and underline: The Science of a Happier Life
In the bottom left-hand corner, handwrite and circle: ①
Click on image to enlarge.Last Inside Spread
Step 1:
Page 5 (Left; The Backside of the Front Cover)
On the top left-hand corner, handwrite and underline: The Teacher Burnout Paradox
In the bottom left-hand corner, handwrite and circle: ⑤
Step 2:
Page 2 (Right)
In the middle of page 2, handwrite and underline: Reflections
In the bottom right-hand corner, handwrite and circle: ②
Second Inside Spread
Step 1:
Page 3 (Left; The Backside of the Front Cover)
On the top left-hand corner, handwrite and underline: Teacher Burnout: The Story
In the bottom left-hand corner, handwrite and circle: ③
Step 2:
Page 6 (Right)
In the middle of page 2, handwrite and underline: Reflections
In the bottom right-hand corner, handwrite and circle: ⑥
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Page 4 (Right)
In the middle of page 2, clearly handwrite and underline: Reflections
In the bottom right-hand corner, handwrite and circle: ④
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