Resources from the people I follow on Twitter, professional emails, and my own surfingThe Internet: Sum of Human Knowledge, or Collection of Scams? by Christine Maddox Thanks to Christine Maddox, we have a look at the dual nature of the Internet and what it can mean to learners of all ages. This would be a good piece to have students read and discuss in classes from middle school […]
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September 25th, 2013Why Students Don’t Like School? by Daniel T. Willingham
September 23rd, 2013Why Students Don’t Like School? by Daniel T. Willingham (©2009, Jossey-Bass: SanFrancisco, CA) answers questions about how the mind works and what it means for the classroom. The focus here is how do students’ minds work, and how you can use this knowledge to be a better teacher. Click at the bottom of any page […]
Read entire post...Helping Students Find Their Passion by Stephanie Green
August 31st, 2013Today I am on vacation in Montreal. Please take the time to check out recent posts you may have missed and be sure to check my archives. I’ll have a fresh post tomorrow and a fall season full of educational resources for busy parents and educators. Thanks so much for your support.
Read entire post...Adapt: Why Success Always Starts with Failure by Tim Harford
August 19th, 2013Adapt: Why SUccess Always Starts with Failure by Tim Harford offers an inspiring and innovative alternative to traditional top-down decision making. Tim deftly weaves together psychology, evolutionary biology, anthropology, physics, and economics along with compelling stories of hard won lessons from the real world. He makes a passionate case for the importance of adaptive trial […]
Read entire post...The Wrong Direction That US Education is Taking by Pam Johnson
August 15th, 2013The Wrong Direction That US Education is Taking by Pam Johnson spells out some of the reasons why many Americans are less than satisfied with our schools. Parents and Educators alike should consider Pam’s thinking on this important subject and let the policy makers know their feelings.
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