Approximate Reading Time: 2 minutesWhat if Finland’s great teachers taught in U.S. schools? They’d likely quit in disgust. The US education crisis is not going to be solved by bringing in great teachers. A great many American systems are based on competition and measuring … Continue reading
Approximate Reading Time: 3 minutesTrying to justify the status quo? Written by a woman, but one who admits to basically being a bully. So, there’s that. Why Women Shouldn’t Code — Medium. First here are the arguments, quoted from the post. First of all, … Continue reading
Approximate Reading Time: 2 minutesI came across an article about a U.S. college cracking down on shoddy transfer credits, and it got me to thinking. I think I’ll never understand the U.S. obsession with athletes – is it about ego? Money? It’s pretty clear it … Continue reading
Approximate Reading Time: 2 minutesMore on why I hate my iPad, AND why using them in schools is a bad idea: Education Should Step Away from Apple Devices | Anthony Carabache. 3 Reasons to Stay Away from iPads in the Classroom Now don’t get … Continue reading
Approximate Reading Time: 2 minutesTake the Time Teach Out Loud Turn the Tables A few months ago I presented at the Innovations in Undergraduate Learning summit – SFU Public Square – Simon Fraser University. I was asked these two questions: What is the most compelling innovation in undergraduate … Continue reading
Approximate Reading Time: < 1 minuteA few months ago I presented at the Innovations in Undergraduate Learning summit – SFU Public Square – Simon Fraser University. I was asked these two questions: What is the most compelling innovation in undergraduate learning that you have seen? What are three changes … Continue reading
Approximate Reading Time: 3 minutesHow many people actually take the time to check the things they cite? Even worse, how many bother to check what they quote? I’ve complained about this before. When I want to cite some seminal bit of information, I usually … Continue reading
Approximate Reading Time: < 1 minuteLearning Designer This is definitely one to watch. “The Learning Designer suite of tools enables teachers to share their good teaching ideas. It is intended to help a subject teacher see how a particular pedagogic approach can be migrated successfully … Continue reading