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Sir Ken Robinson: Bring on the Learning Revolution
The next installment of Sir Ken Robinson’s take on schooling, learning, teaching, and the revolution (not evolution) of education. He softens his deconstruction of our education system with humor, though he looses non of his poignancy. Among the insights: We are building our education system around a fast food model, where everything is standardized, yet [...]
Continue reading...Seth Godin: Creating a Movement in 24 Hours
25. February 2010
In this TED Talk, Seth Godin shares his insights into Tribes, how they are created and why. Mixing compelling examples with insightful humor, he lays bare the changing (and yet unchanging) landscape of connecting with others through shared commonalities and uncommonalities. His urges us to unseat the status quo, follow our passions and, by proxy, [...]
Continue reading...Student Created Video Promoting Haiti Fundraiser
26. January 2010
Haiti Earthquake Fundraiser Student Video from Jason Flom on Vimeo. Several of my 5th grade students created this moving video to promote our upcoming fundraiser, “Haitian Food for Haitian Lives”. Students in 4th, 5th, and 8th grades will be making, selling and serving a traditional Haitian meal followed by a bake sale to raise money [...]
Continue reading...Oh, The Tinkering You Will Do
25. January 2010
TED Talks describes Gever Tulley this way: A software engineer, Gever Tulley is the co-founder of the Tinkering School, a weeklong camp where lucky kids get to play with their very own power tools. He’s interested in helping kids learn how to build, solve problems, use new materials and hack old ones for new purposes. [...]
Continue reading...Duncan, Sharpton, and Gingrich on Meet the Press
15. December 2009
Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy Education Secretary Arne Duncan, Rev Al Sharpton, and former speaker of the house, Newt Gingrich discuss learning, accountability, Race to the Top, and their bipartisan effort to affect change in our education system. (I first saw this clip on The Efficacy Institute’s website.)
Continue reading...TED Talk: How Food Shapes Our Cities
23. October 2009
Carolyn Steel provides some relevant historical context for how we eat and the way food has shaped our cities and societies. Her plea for more mindfulness and sustainability is not only rational, it will one day become imperative. Great for providing background information for teachers or to bolster student understanding of anthropological impact of agriculture [...]
Continue reading...Dan Pink on the Science of Motivation
28. August 2009
Dan Pink, author of the popular Whole New Mind, offers insights into what research tells us about motivation, potential, and the value (or lack their of) of reward systems. It is a great video that has obvious implications for educators, especially those who feel that the seeming infallibility (and immediate gratification) of a carrot-on-a-stick is [...]
Continue reading...Janine Benyus on Biomimicry
12. August 2009
Janine Benyus showcases some innovative breakthroughs in science and engineering thanks to biomimicry, which seeks to emulate “Nature’s best biological ideas to solve human problems”. It is a fascinating and enlightening peak at an emerging trend built around the simple essential question, “How has nature overcome this obstacle?” The ensuing discoveries invariably lead to more sustainable [...]
Continue reading...Formula for Changing Math Education
24. July 2009
In this short video from TED Talks, mathematician Arthur Benjamin offers up his idea of what he would do if appointed Math Czar of Education. While some math purists may take (and some have taken) offense to his suggestion that calculus would not remain the peak of all math education, I think embedded in his [...]
Continue reading...Participatory Learning vs. De-schooling, De-skilling, and De-valuing
15. July 2009
In another outstanding video from Edutopia’s Educator page of the Digital Generation Project, Henry Jenkins, participatory media guru and Director of MIT’s Comparative Media Studies Program discusses “this new media landscape” and its implications for learning, teaching, and integrating media literacy. He challenges us as educators and participants in media to look beyond “natives vs. [...]
Continue reading...Digitally Diversifying Instruction
14. July 2009
In a world where our students are increasingly surpassing our skills in understanding and utilizing technology, Vicki Davis, aka @CoolCatTeacher, has found a way to harness their enthusiasm and potential to help inform her teaching. In this video from Edutopia’s Digital Generation Project, Vicki Davis connects her students to the world through a deft use [...]
Continue reading...We Feel Fine, Really.
2. July 2009
In this short clip from Sputnik, Jonathan Harris describes the workings of his website, We Feel Fine, which explores global human emotions in a unique and integrated (and English) format. As educators, we should take note. Part computer scientist, part anthropologist, part visual artist, and part storyteller — Jonathan represents the next generation of thinkers [...]
Continue reading...Ken Robinson, Do Schools Kill Creativity?
26. June 2009
Sir Ken Robinson’s insightful, humorous, and visionary look at creativity, education, and preparing students for the future. This video comes from the acclaimed TED (Technology, Entertainment, Design) series of talks.
Continue reading...Introducation to Project Learning
18. June 2009
Many educators utilize project based learning thoughout the year. At times it follows a prescribed trajectory and at other times it takes on a life of its own. When used intentionally with objectives and student input, it can be one of the most impactful elements of a well rounded teacher’s arsenal. Here is an introductory [...]
Continue reading...Assessment Overview: Beyond Standardized Testing
13. June 2009
With the increased focus on standardized testing as the keystone and sole arbiter of student, teacher, school, and district accountability, discussions about practical and relevant assessment practices has become something of a fringe topic, at best. This video from Edutopia lays out not only the core concepts of meaningful assessment practices, it speaks to the [...]
Continue reading...Shift Happens — Globalization and Information Age
17. May 2009
Powerful and relevant statistical comparisons for everyone (especially educators) that may help everyone (especially Americans) gain a global perspective on emerging trends. Thanks to @chadratliff and @Aldridgeduff for sending it out across twitterville.
Continue reading...Back in Black — Kids’ Earth Day
21. April 2009
The Daily Show With Jon Stewart M – Th 11p / 10c Back in Black – Kids’ Earth Day thedailyshow.com Daily Show Full Episodes Economic Crisis Political Humor As a big fan of kids, Earthday, and Lewis Black, I could not help but laugh. Here he is on The Daily Show doing what he does [...]
Continue reading...A Vision of Students Today
14. April 2009
Created by Dr. Michael Wesch through Digital Ethnography at Kansas State University. Kind of makes me wonder what we should be preparing students for.
Continue reading...Campaign for Education — The Big Read
5. April 2009
Informative, appalling, and inspiring. Visit Campaign for Education to learn more.
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