I have lots more time to read, tweet and surf than you do!
Resources from the people I follow on Twitter, professional emails, and my own surfing
Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance by Angela Duckworth shares her research and the work of others on the subject and explains that what we eventually accomplish depends more on our passion and perseverance than on our innate talent. This work can help you find your own passion and develop it. This is a vital book for parents, teachers, and human beings in general. Make sure your school library has at least one copy for starters.
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Start with two fine articles from Inc online dealing with leadership and successful teams. Then it’s Google Slides, which all teachers should check out. On to the downside of smart phones, how to add eye-popping visuals, what great bosses say, a Bruce Lee quote, and seven kitchen gadgets you are going to want.
Today I’m doing a guest presentation at Binghamton University for Lawrence C. Stedman’s Education 680: Principles of Visualization and Data Analysis. In the process of preparing, I created this post, which you will also find linked at the left of my home page.
Teaching Outside the Lines: Developing Creativity in Every Learner by Doug Johnson encourages teachers to believe that all students can be creative and gives specific advice for how to allow for it in schools. Be sure to get one for every teacher you know.
Free Online College Education Classes & Resources by Catrin Cooper offers five Internet sites that offer free college courses. They are mostly designed for people who just want to learn something, but some have options to verify that you finished specific courses. They won’t help if you wish to enter a profession that requires a college degree, but they can give you a head start.
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