Teens and adolescents face a conundrum early on in their development- balancing the need to stand out, with the need to fit in. To Piaget and others, these conflicting forces known as the "Imaginary Audience" and the "Personal Fable" can be crippling to students and lead them to shy away from the sort of courage and innovation that is rewarded by higher education and the professional workplace. Fortunately, peer praise models offer a simple and effective solution, and thanks to digital programs like Peergrade, TEAMMATES, NearPod, and even Canvas, it's never been easier to implement them.
