If these fishbowl toilets aren't an attention grabber I don't know what is. There are a variety of ways to see these tanks, from an environmental lens to a sociological one: Designed for Chinese families where space is at a premium, they're marketed as a way to save space They use less water … [Read more...] about Fishbowl toilets- now that's creative
Learning to see – design lessons from Anthony Rotolo
Creative Commons licensed on Flickr by: qthomasbower Someone forwarded me this blog post by Anthony Rotolo. I love the emphasis on seeing. Anthony says 'If we can observe a thing and understand why we react to it in the way that we do, then we can bring insight into our work, and so cause others to … [Read more...] about Learning to see – design lessons from Anthony Rotolo
Take a seat (in a ball pit) & make a friend
What would you do if a sign invited you to jump into a ball pit & make a new friend? People were invited to do just that via Soul Pancake & respond to statements written on the balls. Statements such as 'share 3 things on your bucket list' & 'find one thing you have in common.' Check … [Read more...] about Take a seat (in a ball pit) & make a friend
100% human – Labels are for clothes
Labels are great. They can take what's complicated & simplify it. They can create community (any other mothers of teens out there? any other Canadians living in Kenya?). They can be shortcuts that bring ease. They can define & delineate. Like assessments. Like Life Lenses®. Labels can … [Read more...] about 100% human – Labels are for clothes
Brave Leaps – create the life you want
I was recently interviewed for Tricia Hollyer's Brave Leaps. It was an intriguing task - reflecting on the footsteps that have led me to this wild, tropical path, this time & place, living in Africa. What's a brave leap? In part it's a process of 'navigating hope & fear.' "As someone who … [Read more...] about Brave Leaps – create the life you want
'I would only believe in a God who knew how to dance.' Friedrich Nietzsche
Photo Credit: AlicePopkorn via Compfight cc Not many things come to mind that are as entrenched in opinion & perspective as religion. Entrenched as in I'm right, you're wrong. Opinions such as My God rules, yours isn't even on the radar. Dichotomous. Black & white. Yes or no. Right or … [Read more...] about 'I would only believe in a God who knew how to dance.' Friedrich Nietzsche
Learning concierge anyone? (via Jane Hart)
Below is an excerpt from Jane Hart's blog post: Modernising the L&D function: From learning gatekeeper to learning concierge. Love her concept of a learning concierge someone who facilitates other's self-organized learning (for those not yet able to do this for themselves). I’ve already … [Read more...] about Learning concierge anyone? (via Jane Hart)
Everyone smiles in the same language
Life Lenses® is all about building bridges across different perspectives. Bringing appreciation to 'other,' to 'different.' Frequently, when conflict is rife, when tempers are hot, when differences are many, when time is short and resources are low, differences can be the only thing on our … [Read more...] about Everyone smiles in the same language
Disruptive technology via blended learning
Since I was 21 teaching 15-18 year olds how to teach 9-12 year olds I've been a huge fan of learning & development methods that have access & inclusion issues at their core. That's why I'm so keen on using social media tools for learning & development. That's also why my attention was … [Read more...] about Disruptive technology via blended learning
Home is a pregnant pause & expat 'um'
Kenya is my new home. I've moved here after living my entire life in Canada. I find myself asking people, on a regular basis, where's home? If you've lived overseas for any length of time you'll understand the pregnant pause that happens when you ask someone where's home? A few ums are thrown … [Read more...] about Home is a pregnant pause & expat 'um'
We give what we can, when we can. A very simple story.
I sketch out my future blog posts. Makes it easier to focus when it's time to write them. Today I'd planned to write about a Popular Blended Learning Resources Teachers Actually Use but after the evil at Westgate I'm finding it a hard to focus. So Instead Today It's About A very simple … [Read more...] about We give what we can, when we can. A very simple story.
The 'Middle Wife' by an Anonymous 2nd grade teacher
I checked this story on Snopes & turns out it's an urban legend, however, it's too cute nonetheless. It's a great example of how, when your perspective is different (that of a child) things can get turned around in the most hilarious of ways. I've been teaching now for about fifteen years. I … [Read more...] about The 'Middle Wife' by an Anonymous 2nd grade teacher
