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...Friday, June 26, 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...Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Sir Ken Robinson spent a considerable amount of time at Monday’s ASCD’s Annual Conference General Session talking about Elvis (did anyone else realize The King wasn’t allowed in Glee Club?!), but his vision for the future was, by no means, lost in the past. With the deftness of an experienced presenter confident with his subject [...]
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Friday, August 28, 2009
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