Boredom is necessary in order for creativity to flourish.

Approximate Reading Time: < 1 minuteCool. I’ve been saying this for years!! Edward de Bono, business consultant and self-described “father of lateral thinking” has authored numerous works on creative thinking. de Bono calls moments of boredom “creative pauses,” which allows the mind to drift, and … Continue reading

Intelligent vs. thoughtless use of rubrics and models (Part 1) | Granted, but…

Approximate Reading Time: 3 minutesYES YES YES!!! I can create a pretty good rubric for any given introductory-intermediate programming assignment. Know why? Because I’ve seen literally thousands of student solutions. Can I do that for a brand new style of assignment I’ve never done … Continue reading

Cargo Cult Education

Approximate Reading Time: 2 minutesEvolution of educational technology infographic – Irish Innovation News – Siliconrepublic.com. First, this is a very US centric view. Also, it is focused almost entirely on devices rather than their uses. That’s part of the whole problem with Ed Tech … Continue reading

Where I’ve Been Online (to March 9, 2013)

Approximate Reading Time: 2 minutesYour Game! Offer Serious Games Price Breakthrough: Your Game! Your content in an engaging, immersive, rapidly developed simulation. New from Totem Learning, our February launch promotion: Your content in a bespoke serious game at less than eLearning prices! Harness our … Continue reading

36 Things Every 21st Century Teacher Should Be Able To Do

Approximate Reading Time: 2 minutes36 Things Every 21st Century Teacher Should Be Able To Do. Some of this is clearly subjective (and a few are rather faddist), but it’s a nice touchstone. It’s also a lovely list for people in Ed.Tech. I think an … Continue reading

Were I’ve Been Online (to Feb. 16 2013)

Approximate Reading Time: 4 minutesDaily Kos: Narcissistic Personality Disorder w/ poll According to DSM-IV (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders), NPD (narcissistic personality disorder) is distinguished by: …a pervasive pattern of grandiosity (in fantasy or behavior), need for admiration, and lack of empathy … Continue reading

Where I’ve Been (to Feb 2 2013)

Approximate Reading Time: 2 minutesCarbs were key in wolves’ evolution into dogs – latimes.com Long ago, some brazen wolves started hanging around human settlements, jump-starting events that ultimately led to today’s domesticated dogs. Now geneticists say they have identified one of the key changes … Continue reading

Where I’ve Been Online (to Jan. 26 2013)

Approximate Reading Time: 4 minutesSCVNGR’s Secret Game Mechanics Playdeck | TechCrunch Guide To This Document: This list is a collection of game dynamics terms, game dynamics theories that are interesting, useful and potentially applicable to your work here at SCVNGR. Many of them have … Continue reading