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Tom Rodgers left a comment for Mary K. Marjerrison
Hi Mary! I'm looking into job opportunities at IBS locations and I was wondering if you had any advice/insider info to offer as to where I should be looking or who I should be speaking to! I'm not certain about any current…
How we teach for the known world, perhaps.
I was up in the east hills of Reno with my dogs and listening to a podcast of the BBC program "Analysis" that happened to be about something I had spoken of in my class last night. Serendipity, perhaps but and interesting, maybe, discussion that may, perhaps be of value in our deliberations, a program about certainty. I would say that I have not doubt that it would be of value, but I cannot say that with certainty. Then again, it might really be something of a game changer in how we look at…See More
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Marion Brady.........
This is a great article for the forum. It should spark an interesting dialoghttp://www.truth-out.org/education-reform-order-magnitude-improvement/1327433628See More
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"It is better to know some of the questions than all of the answers."
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Skip Zilla replied to Skip Zilla's discussion 'The magic of consciousness as presented by Nicholas Humphrey in a video about his Soul Dust' in the group The Neuroscience of Learning
http://www.skeptic.com/eskeptic/12-01-18/#feature
links to a review of Soul Dust.
Connie Weber replied to Skip Zilla's discussion 'Is musicality something we are born with? Or a skill that anyone can develop at any time?' in the group The Neuroscience of Learning
I'm ordering Marcus' new book--sounds very good. I heard the NPR review Barry wrote about while running today...that made me think about your post, Skip. Yep, it's a book that wants to be read!
The magic of consciousness as presented by Nicholas Humphrey in a video about his Soul Dust
For me, this presentation by Nicholas Humphrey may be the most important guide for mentors of learners to appreciate the "magic," not only of consciousness, but also of learning, as it happens--a "magic" mostly independent of our own purposive intentions to replicate experience, but which originates new reality for our being/transforming ourselves. Enchantment and joy overcome mindfulness of an otherwise world of things--including other humans.See More
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Skip Zilla replied to Skip Zilla's discussion 'Is musicality something we are born with? Or a skill that anyone can develop at any time?' in the group The Neuroscience of Learning
Good interview. "Don't expect overnight success," says Gary Marcus, importantly.
Barry Kort replied to Skip Zilla's discussion 'Is musicality something we are born with? Or a skill that anyone can develop at any time?' in the group The Neuroscience of Learning
This morning, Gary Marcus was a guest on NPR's Weekend Edition, Sunday, with Rachel Martin interviewing him on the subject of his new book.
TEDxYouth@Manchester 2011 - Julian Baggini - Is There A Real You?
One of the best known philosophers in the UK, Julian will ask the question 'Is There A Real You? He will draw on the research supporting his latest book 'The...
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Skip Zilla replied to Skip Zilla's discussion 'Is musicality something we are born with? Or a skill that anyone can develop at any time?' in the group The Neuroscience of Learning
`I downloaded the one-hour-free-sample of Musaic Box, Barry, but don't think Marcus would value learning music it's way as much as simply engaging with a real musical instrument and sticking with playing it until the dopamine kicks in as…
Barry Kort replied to Skip Zilla's discussion 'Is musicality something we are born with? Or a skill that anyone can develop at any time?' in the group The Neuroscience of Learning
Yesterday, I found a pretty good puzzle game (an online free Flash game) called Musaic Box that illustrates one way to learn a little about music without having any musical talent to speak of. It exploits the idea of assembling musical…
Reef Ecology Service Learning (Green School - grade 8)
Green School's grade 8 students hit a serene weather window for this service learning program.
Designed to compliment the school's green studies curriculum, which for grade 8 students has a focus on conservation, the camping trip provided them an…
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What would you want for a child you know and love... What would that child's day in school look like--what would you see? 5 Replies
What would you want for a child you know and love... What would that child's day in school look like--what would you see?I love asking this question to educators, writers, and researchers at…Continue
Started by Connie Weber in UNCATEGORIZED. Last reply by Alison M. Taylor Jan 17.
Who was reading in 2011? Favourites, lemons, important texts? 3 Replies
Morning all (alright - customise it to your own time zone!).I thought it might be nice to share what's happening on the reading front - so to make some running, here's a few of mine (not many…Continue
Tags: best_of_2011, Reading
Started by Ian Carmichael in UNCATEGORIZED. Last reply by Ian Carmichael Jan 12.
Bioneers - mystery radio 2 Replies
As I was snoozing to my iPod earphones early one morning, I heard a fascinating program about re-treeing Los Angeles. It involved enlisting the gangs - who showed their power in breaking up the…Continue
Started by Ian Carmichael in Worldchanging and the good people who do it. Last reply by Ian Carmichael Dec 22, 2011.
Good reading from Marion Brady
Here are two links to today's writings by Marion Brady. The first is to a Washington Post article that is a follow up to his recent article on standardized testing and the second is a link to his…Continue
Started by cindy fadel in UNCATEGORIZED Dec 19, 2011.
When an adult took standardized tests forced on kids, by Marion Brady
This was written by Marion Brady, veteran teacher, administrator, curriculum designer and author.By Marion BradyA longtime friend on the school board of one of the largest school systems in America…Continue
Started by cindy fadel in UNCATEGORIZED Dec 5, 2011.
Where are the roots of the Future of Education?
Just shared our recent experience with my son's Waldorf School. Read my blog post here: …Continue
Tags: methods, edchat, ptchat, Waldorf, Steiner
Started by Or-Tal Kiriati in UNCATEGORIZED Dec 5, 2011.
Why aren't we supposed to teach anymore? 1 Reply
An interesting paper about the straightjacket perceptions carried by lesson observers.Why…Continue
Started by Ian Carmichael in Class activities and teaching practices. Last reply by Skip Zilla Nov 30, 2011.
Obsersving Teachers / Classroom Observation 1 Reply
Hi Everyone, I want to pick a few brains - again ;-) I've been having a bit of a discussion on my blog about classroom observation. This came about as a few of the institutions I work with are trying…Continue
Started by Tony Gurr in Professional development as an educator. Last reply by Tony Gurr Nov 18, 2011.
Neuroscience and the Classroom, new course available free online! 1 Reply
Neuroscience and the Classroom, new course available free online! Almost too good to be true!…Continue
Started by Connie Weber in UNCATEGORIZED. Last reply by Skip Zilla Nov 10, 2011.
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How we teach for the known world, perhaps.
I was up in the east hills of Reno with my dogs and listening to a podcast of the BBC program "Analysis" that happened to be about something I had spoken of in my class last night. Serendipity, perhaps but and interesting, maybe, discussion that may, perhaps be of value in our deliberations, a program about certainty. I would say that I have not doubt that it would be of value, but I cannot say that with certainty. Then again, it might really be something of a game changer in how…
ContinuePosted by Stephen Lafer on January 27, 2012 at 4:18pm
Marvell's Classroom 3.0 includes Armada-powered SMILE Plug Computer
Posted by Skip Zilla on January 22, 2012 at 9:00pm
Virtual Speaker Series features Vicki Davis
Vicki Davis will present a workshop entitled, “Flattening Classrooms, Expanding Minds” as part of the Bucks County Intermediate Unit #22 Speaker Series on Thursday January 12, 2011 at 3:00pm EST USA or Thursday, January 12, 2012 at 20:00:00 GMT […
Posted by mrsdurff on January 5, 2012 at 11:14am
Bones
(revised, 1/2/12)
Late last summer, I was returning from a walk across the alfalfa field with my pup. Half a year old, she frolicked about with exuberance about everything. She picked up a stick and raced through the grasses in long sprints, chin up, bursting with pride. She pranced about, holding the stick in her mouth, darting in and teasing me to see I'd chase her to get that prize.
Then, as I watched her, something got ahold of me.
I noticed that the…
Posted by Connie Weber on January 1, 2012 at 3:00pm — 7 Comments
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