Resources from the people I follow on Twitter, professional emails, and my own surfing
This Handy Science Trick Will Help You Beat Your Friends In A Bar Bet – Be sure to have your kids try this, but don’t pitch it as a bar bet. @museumofscience
Science Trick / Easy Majors with High Pay / How to Study / Overcome Language Barriers / Math Insights / Student Mental Health / Writing Helps Reading / 10/15/2024
October 15th, 2024Beyond Books: Fun-Fueled Learning Techniques for Kids by Emily Graham
October 14th, 2024
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Beyond Books: Fun-Fueled Learning Techniques for Kids by Emily Graham
Talking to Strangers: What We Should Know About the People We Don’t Know by Malcolm Gladwell
October 7th, 2024
Talking to Strangers: What We Should Know About the People We Don’t Know by Malcolm Gladwell features a number of notable stories where people were unable to correctly determine the intention of strangers. We default to truth when talking to strangers, which makes us prone to misjudgment. The opposite approach of always being skeptical of strangers, however, seems to be less productive.
Navigating Your Career Path: The Power of a Professional Development Plan by Emily Graham
October 3rd, 2024
A professional development plan is a strategic tool that guides your career trajectory toward success. It empowers you to take charge of your growth by providing a structured approach to achieving your professional goals. Embracing this plan can dramatically enhance your effectiveness and satisfaction in your
career.
MATH-ish: Finding Creativity, Diversity, and Meaning in Mathematics by Jo Boaler
September 9th, 2024
MATH-ish: Finding Creativity, Diversity, and Meaning in Mathematics by Jo Boaler explains how to change math teaching in order to allow more students to succeed. Students should study and create visuals, engage in class discussions, and be given more diverse lessons. Be sure to check out her website YouCubed.org for lots of great math resources.
