Creativity and Learning Disabled Children
I really am interested in trying to find a better way for mainstream learning disabled children, who sit in a mainstream classroom trying to absorb content, to be able to learn about a subject, but...
View ArticleSocial Networking and the Learning Disabled
I like the idea of social networking as a way of learning from others. It's a great way to utilize a format that enables people to reach out to other parts of the globe. With respect to learning, who...
View ArticleCreativity and Innovation
I came across this video while I was watching another video and it really was rather interesting how Edward De Bono used hats for his analogies on creativity and innovation. What he said makes a lot of...
View ArticleCreativity Later in Life
I have racked my brain on many occasions to come up with creative ideas, but some days, I just can't think. I used to think that it was because I was tired, but now I really think that alot of it has...
View Article"The quality of your life is the quality of your communication"
I'm not sure that I would totally agree with that quote. Not everyone can communicate effectively, so would that make their life less worthy? Because in a sense, isn't it saying that you must be a good...
View ArticleKids and Social Networking Skills
I felt the need to write about this topic because its something that I have spoken about in the past week. I came upon an article today in a magazine given to me by my mom. In the August issue of...
View ArticleDisconnected: People who aren't afforded the use of a computer
I came across another article about disconnect, but this one relates to people who are disconnected from computers due to their situation in life. It's a good article that looks at Libraries and how...
View ArticleSurvey on Social Networking and learning
I came upon this article that presented info in a survey about how kids between 9 to 17 are using social networking sites. Its a short article but very...
View ArticleFlow in the Workplace
After listening to the gentleman talk about flow in the workplace, it reminded me a lot of my past employment. People for the most part I think don't really like what they are doing, and as Mihaly...
View ArticleCognitive Biases
Having looked over the list on cognitive biases, I'm not sure if I actually can relate to 5 or 7 of the biases. I went over the list several times and I came up with two that I know that I have used....
View ArticleGlobal Communication
I found this interesting slide show about global communication. Check out the link.<div style="width:425px" id="__ss_1457265"> <strong style="display:block;margin:12px 0 4px"><a...
View ArticleLosing My Way
I have found that over the past few weeks I have lost my way. I have hit a brick wall so to speak and I can't seem to get back on track. As hard as I try, I just keep spinning my wheels. I find the...
View ArticleCreativity at its finest
I came across this outdoor museum in Japan and the pieces are just beautiful. This place must be something to marvel at in person. It really is creativity at its finest.
View ArticleInnovative Ways of Learning
When I read about TIM ( Torrance Incubation Model) I was pleasantly surprised by what it entailed. The three steps that are part of TIM, Heighten Anticipation, Extend Learning, and Deeper Exploration,...
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