More and more people in education agree on the importance of learning stuff other than academics.But no one agrees on what to call that "stuff", says a great article from NPR.What do we call non-academic skills? You know, the ones we all intuitively know are critical but are … [Read more...] about What do we call non-academic skills
Using ICTs to enhance teaching & learning
You may recall that I was the instruction designer for & taught one of the modules of a recent MOOC (massive open online course) on using ICTs to enhance teaching & learning.Spiffy new news - you can get the whole course right here. Simply click on the links to download the … [Read more...] about Using ICTs to enhance teaching & learning
Hidden gems in Google Maps- learn how to scroll through time
Steve Dotto is a tech guru who regularly films easy to understand videos. I stumbled across his video on hidden gems in Google Maps, like this one...1. Go to a place where you think Google has mapped by street view (hint: not in Kenya). I clicked on London & bingo.2. Click on street … [Read more...] about Hidden gems in Google Maps- learn how to scroll through time
90-year-old Priscilla Sitienei is the oldest primary student in the world
Check out the following post from Mighty Girl. To have such a strong, unquenchable thirst for learning is powerful & inspiring. Check out Priscilla Sitienei, who goes to primary school with her great-great-grandchildren. At Leaders Vision Preparatory School in Ndalat, Kenya, one … [Read more...] about 90-year-old Priscilla Sitienei is the oldest primary student in the world
An Open Letter to Feminist Trolls – perspective busting thanks to Melissa A. Fabello
Warning; the video below is incisive, perspective busting & funny.Oh & it has some strong language.'Funny how I'm only a bitch when I'm mis-behaving.'It's by Melissa A. Fabello 'a sex educator with a specialty in body image, as well as a fierce feminist activist.'Enjoy.~~TGIF- … [Read more...] about An Open Letter to Feminist Trolls – perspective busting thanks to Melissa A. Fabello
Register now for March 9th launch- learn how to enrich your teaching & learning using ICTs for free
Interested in exploring ICTs (Information Communication Technologies)? Overwhelmed at the number of tools available & not sure where to start? Think ICTs consist only of people watching cat videos on Facebook?Check out this brand new, free, online course ~Using ICTs to enrich teaching and … [Read more...] about Register now for March 9th launch- learn how to enrich your teaching & learning using ICTs for free
Where there's a will, there's (definitely) a ….. way
I've had a fear of those long prickly pokey things (aka needles) for as long as I can remember. Yet despite this sometimes crippling fear I was able to give blood after the Westgate incident (this is nothing short of a miracle).Where there's a will, there's a tenacious way to get 'er done.Like … [Read more...] about Where there's a will, there's (definitely) a ….. way
Registration is now open- learn how to enrich your teaching & learning using ICTs for free
Interested in exploring ICTs (Information Communication Technologies)? Overwhelmed at the number of tools available & not sure where to start? Think ICTs consist only of people watching cat videos on Facebook?Check out this brand new, free, online course ~Using ICTs to enrich teaching and … [Read more...] about Registration is now open- learn how to enrich your teaching & learning using ICTs for free
Hey, get with the program. Learn how to use ICTs to teach & learn.
I'm working with a great team to design a free MOOC (massive open online course) called ‘Using ICTs to enrich teaching and learning.’It's designed to guide your learning in an interactive, applied manner to answer 3 questions:What are ICTs (module 1), Why use ICTs in teaching and learning … [Read more...] about Hey, get with the program. Learn how to use ICTs to teach & learn.
It's not about the nail (it's about the process)
You simply won't be able to watch this without laughing. Truly.This short video is not only laugh-out-loud funny, it's a poignant reminder of the difference between Journey Life Lenses® & Destination Life Lenses®.Journey Life Lenses® are all about the process, how things unfold, the journey … [Read more...] about It's not about the nail (it's about the process)
Organizers, Prepare To Swoon: “The Art of Clean Up” Puts Messy Reality In Extreme Order
Organizers, Prepare To Swoon: “The Art of Clean Up” Puts Messy Reality In Extreme Order" is a Fast Company article that had me laughing.It could be renamed "Calling all Carrot Life Lenses®."Does that kind of order, that kind of organization make you want to vomit? Make you feel constricted? … [Read more...] about Organizers, Prepare To Swoon: “The Art of Clean Up” Puts Messy Reality In Extreme Order
The Rock.Paper.Scissors newsletter is out: Resources related to the Learning & Development Checklist for the Birds
This month's Rock.Paper.Scissors e-newsletter focuses on networking. Missed the newsletter? Check it out. (Not on my monthly e-newsletter mailing list? Whatsamatter you? Sign up for free here.) Last week I posted the article from my newsletter that I wrote based on Munir Virani's talk about … [Read more...] about The Rock.Paper.Scissors newsletter is out: Resources related to the Learning & Development Checklist for the Birds
