Resources from the people I follow on Twitter, professional emails, and my own surfing
Today’s top posts all deal with the future of work. Unless you are retired like me, you should check them out. On to The Stoneman Douglas kids using social media, how AI might impact our future, what one awesome teacher does, a Cathy Davidson quote, and why selfies are causing more nose jobs.
The Future of Work – Fewer or Different Jobs & the Impact of Tech
March 27th, 2018The Art of Screen Time: How Your Family Can Balance Digital Media and Real Life by Anya Kamenetz
March 12th, 2018
The Art of Screen Time: How Your Family Can Balance Digital Media and Real Life by Anya Kamenetz reviews the scant research on the subject and provides others’ stories and her own experience and advice. In short, she advises you to enjoy screens not too much and mostly together with your family. Parents and educators are well advised to read this book.
Read entire post...When: The Scientific Secrets of Perfect Timing by Daniel H. Pink
February 12th, 2018
When: The Scientific Secrets of Perfect Timing by Daniel H. Pink takes on the hidden science of timing and how it impacts our lives. There is solid advice here that applies all of us at work, in school, and in our leisure time. Be sure to get your own copy and consider giving one or more as a gift. Also see my summaries of Dan’s other books Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us and To Sell is Human: The Surprising Truth About Moving Others.
Read entire post...The Power of Moments: Why Certain Experiences Have Extraordinary Impact by Chip and Dan Heath
February 5th, 2018
The Power of Moments: Why Certain Experiences Have Extraordinary Impact by Chip and Dan Heath makes the case that we all experience moments that make a huge difference in our lives and that there are things we can do to make them happen. You need to be aware of moments in your life and look for ways to make them happen again for yourself and those you serve. This is a must-read for any leader.
Read entire post...Can I Get a Tweet For My New Book?
January 26th, 2018I love writing, but I’m not crazy about marketing my own work so I could use your help. If you like the Internet resources and book summaries I post, please consider sending out a tweet to promote my new book Teaching Isn’t Rocket Science, It’s Way More Complex: What’s Wrong With Education and How to […]
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