Approximate Reading Time: < 1 minuteThis is a big part of what I’ve done in my practical gamification approach. See more here. How ‘Deprogramming’ Kids From How to ‘Do School’ Could Improve Learning | MindShift. “I felt I had to remove all the barriers I … Continue reading
Approximate Reading Time: < 1 minuteDisappointing, but not surprising that women continue to face this kind of crap. MIT Computer Scientists Demonstrate the Hard Way That Gender Still Matters | WIRED. “We’re 3 female computer scientists at MIT, here to answer questions about programming and … Continue reading
Approximate Reading Time: < 1 minuteI’m going to be interviewed at next week’s Innovation in Undergraduate Education conference. They are good questions. How would you answer them? What is the most compelling innovation in undergraduate learning that you have seen? What are three changes Canadian … Continue reading
Approximate Reading Time: 3 minutesWhen you say that all you need to do to succeed is to try, and they fail, the implication is they simply aren’t trying hard enough. That’s not good. Not everyone is a genius. Really. And there is no evidence … Continue reading
Approximate Reading Time: 2 minutesI often comment on the flaws of academia – the backstabbing, bullying, posturing, and so on. I have recently discovered (OK, don’t laugh) that the corporate world is worse – at least, when it comes to discussion. I am a … Continue reading
Approximate Reading Time: 2 minutesTHIS explains why I got such a hard time in two of the Faculties where I studied and taught at UCalgary. Department Heads, Deans & Associate Deans: once this kind of culture gets started, only those who are assholes can … Continue reading
Approximate Reading Time: 2 minutesTaylor & Francis Online :: Do Learners Really Know Best? Urban Legends in Education – Educational Psychologist – Volume 48, Issue 3. Digital Natives, Learning Styles, Self-Educators. Yup. None of these are backed up by any data. I have great … Continue reading
Approximate Reading Time: < 1 minuteHow Are Teachers and Students Using Khan Academy? | MindShift. It looks like most teachers will just keep on doing what they have always done. Not a big surprise, but I have to wonder if things would be different if … Continue reading