Thursday, March 17, 2011

Tuesday, August 3, 2010

Pixar University's Randy Nelson on Learning and Working in the Collaborative Age | Edutopia

Coming to my classroom this fall...plusing - inspiring your classmate on to greatness!

NY TIMES on Engineering in Elementary Education

An interesting article on the pros and cons of incorporating engineering education in the elementary classroom.  Personally, I am in favor of such changes to the traditional elementary science curriculum.  However, I agree that, "giving children an engineering problem to solve doesn't guarantee learning," the lesson must be carefully crafted to ensure mastery of content as well as maximizing the broader lessons of creative and innovative thinking as well as collaboration and perseverance.

Wednesday, July 21, 2010

Sir Ken Robinson: Bring on the learning revolution! | Video on TED.com

A great talk about a new direction for education. Education really should be about helping kids discover and nurture their dreams and passions. The fundamental math, reading, writing, and science skills we teach should be geared toward allowing the student to learn to think analytically and strategically so that they have the best possible chance at transforming that dream into reality while contributing in a meaningful way to the global community.

Cameron Herold: Let's raise kids to be entrepreneurs | Video on TED.com

Cameron Herold: Let's raise kids to be entrepreneurs | Video on TED.com

It's amazing what happens when people follow the passion that drives them!