I enjoyed an article by Catherine Pearson on the 7 secrets of wise people and how to become one now. She states that wise people have at least a few things in common: They’re experienced, kind and of a certain age. Wisdom, the thinking generally goes, is hard-earned by putting in your time and picking Read more about 7 Secrets of Wise People[…]
Terry Small posted the following 14 ways to give your brain a break: 1. Stop complaining 2. Step judging 3. Stop worrying 4. Forgive others 5. Forgive yourself 6. Go for a walk outside 7. Watch a sunset 8. Pay someone a compliment 9. Do a good deed 10. Laugh 11. Unplug 12. Read 13. Read more about 14 Ways to Give Your Brain a Break[…]
Gavin McCormack sent me the following great sample of the perfect lesson for students: Step 1. – Show the students a picture of a group of students reacting to someone taking their picture. Step 2. – Tell them it’s black and white. Step 3. – Zoom in and prove it, explain how the human brain Read more about 6 Steps to the Perfect Lesson[…]
In 2007 when our current first year university students sat in kindergarten learning phonics and the alphabet there was no Spotify, Uber, Airbnb, or Tesla. Today as they sit in their first year university lectures, we must ask ourselves, have we set them up with the skills to embrace the future? Can they be the Read more about Teach Essential Skills in School[…]
The role of any school or teacher is far from conventional of what we are all lead to believe. Many of us remember the teacher standing in front of the students and if any student misbehaved, it was off to the principals office. Education is not about control. Education is about letting go, loosening the Read more about The Field of Education[…]
Simon Sinek spoke on YouTube about how an “Infinite Mindset” helps us when crises occur. He said that when someone tells you that we’ll have a hurricane or storm, we know we’ll get through it. Life will not be the same as before, it will be different. We don’t know how. This has happened before, Read more about Infinite Mindset[…]
Gavin McCormack sent me this well written article on the importance of teaching our children to share as well as their responsibility to their global community. McCormack states that our children need to be aware of their current surroundings and the essential fundamental needs of human beings that we take for granted that are not Read more about The Importance of Teaching Our Children to Share[…]
David Geurin posted this article on Twitter. He said, “Influence happens when your example shows up in someone. It might be helpful or harmful. Kindness amplifies influence.” Geurin states the following 5 amplifiers are most important if you want to influence someone: 1. Relationship. Long term relationships seep into your bones, for good or harm. Read more about 5 Powerful Amplifiers of Influence[…]
Anthony Livonia, father, husband and physical education teacher posted the following article on the 10 fear-busting strategies to consider: 1. Stay informed – Read, read, read valid information from credible sources. 2. Stay active – Walk, meditate, perform yoga, stretch, do yard work, clean your garage, basement, shed, and get outside to just breathe. 3. Read more about 10 Fear-busting Strategies to Consider[…]
Sharon Domine, M.S. Ed, posted the following about creativity which inspired me. I would definitely believe that these characteristics are crucial for becoming creative. 1. Confidence – the ability to question without fear. 2. Observation – seeing problems/ideas. 3. Humility – knowing you don’t know everything. 4. Mindfulness – thinking on how to think. 5. Read more about What Causes Creativity[…]