What did he mean by that?
The only thing that interferes with my learning is my education. ~ Albert Einstein
It's a very famous quote, we all giggle when we hear it, but what was the message?
How does the perception of #education need to change for its adoption to fulfil the original intent, especially based on the environment external to the walls of the establishment.
Any thoughts?
Hierarchy, there must be a better way
In case you hadn’t noticed in past years there has been this radical shift centred around the value of information; who can access it and what importance this has on the how business, education and governments are managed. Continue Reading
Education – Celebrate Cerebrodiversity
I discovered this as a result of a connection made after posting on rebranding Dyslexia (http://simbeckhampson.com/2012/02/10/dyslexia-rebranded/), it all makes perfect brain sense to me; we all learn differently – perhaps those in the echelons of Education need to better understand that… and so the serendipitous journey continues.
"If your child is a different kind of learner, consider these points:
1. Don't panic or fret. Weaknesses in one area are often counterbalanced by strengths in another area. Do what you need to strengthen the weakness, and celebrate and honor the strengths.
2. Recognize that assembly line learning, common standards and evaluating success by traditional testing may not be the best choice for your child.
3. Educate yourself on your child's differences. You are their champion and their advocate. The more you know about your situation, whether it's dyslexia or ADHD, the better position you are in to reach them.
4. Finally, celebrate cerebrodiversity!
In homeschooling, there is no failure – only progress in the direction of their path."
Source: http://nutbugs.com/celebrate-cerebrodiversity/
#homeschooling #education #learning #dyslexia #adhd
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Lancaster – Educational Support Classes
My sister, Lucy, supports those who are considered to have learning difficulties, or as I see it, those who have learning advantages (see this post for clarification – http://goo.gl/hyHPR). She has recently set up a small business in Lancashire (UK) offering a range of services for children, their parents and adults in general.
She is very talented and has lots of experience helping people to feel confident with the skills they do have. As with any new business venture it takes time to get known and I'd like to give her a social helping hand by asking those of you in my learning circles to do the same.
If you know of people in the Lancashire or Cumbria area who may be interested in supporting her venture please consider sending them Lucy's website. The link attached here shows her updated class schedule.
Thanks in advance for any support you can give.
#learning #fun #support #education #lancaster #uk
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Classes. Introductory Classes. For Children – 7+ yrs. Sat 10th March – 1-3pm ~ Form Dawing ~ Celtic knots, running forms and mandalas… all levels of ability… so enjoyable! and… helps to develop apprec…
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Insights from Don Tapscott
#video #education #challenges #life
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US Education: 6 yr old suspended for sexual assault #wtf
The article's title should read…
US Education: Obama recommends psychological rehab for all those involved in the 6 yr old sex assault scandal.
My comment and initial reaction on the original post:
'Overboard' is a pleasant and polite way to say it… I'd say that any adult who comes to the conclusion that a 6 year old child should be labeled a sex offender and officially removed from school needs clinical help and/or locking up. I'm ashamed to be part of the human race, and really glad I'm not American! #shameful
As I read the NY Times article the first thing that strikes me is that the person/principal who made this decision was a woman – I'd automatically decided that only a man could be so stupid.
I'd suggest, based on the information provided, that this adult needs a break from being near children. Everyone makes mistakes, everyone should be given a second chance, but first you have to understand you did something (very) wrong.
This teacher must resign! It's not clear from the article but it appears she is still in her position. I also think she should send an official written apology to the little boy, the girl, their friends and family; the boy should be returned to his original school.
The end of article is very sad. The little boy had been transferred to another school and is said to be somewhat confused by all the fuss.
WHAT A MESS!
#education #schools #teachers #wtf
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Schools have gone overboard with this "sexual assault" stuff. It was just a couple of 6 year olds rough housing.
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Boy, 6, Suspended in Sexual Assault Case at Elementary School
The incident of the 6-year-old boy suspended from elementary school for a case of “sexual assault” is not isolated, experts say.
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Textbooks: Access for all, here here!
#education #schools #platform
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Textbooks on mobile = good, textbooks on iPad = badDo we really need our schools to start issuing text books on a proprietary platform? No, we don't need that. We don't want that. It makes no sense at all.
You want non-paper books? Great. You want multimedia integrated into your textbooks? Fantastic. You want to tie your school to iOS and force your students to purchase an iPad in order to take advantage of the new features and benefits in your textbooks? No way.
Instead, what we need is an open, potentially even web based system. My friend +Philip Berne suggested that just a short while ago on Twitter. It makes sense. HTML5 can do a lot of great things, including multimedia. It also has the benefit of working on many devices. I can see issues with managing subscriptions and purchases, though, since anything on the web is up for grabs. Even without web-based solutions, there are other formats, like EPUB and PDF/A, that could be used safely on many different platforms.
If a child has access to but a single device on most any computing platform (PC, Mac, tablet, smartphone, etc) then he or she would have access to the books needed. With all the fancy additional features not found on paper.
And it would still work on an iPad.
The last thing we want to do is latch onto a single hardware platform for our school books, especially when that platform is far from the most affordable. Android powered tablets and simple netbook computers can be had for far less than an Apple iPad.
Access is what's important, not riding the wave of Apple's amazing success with the iPad.
#RANT
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Sweden: Away With 20C Classrooms +1
Let's hope that this trend takes off in other parts of the world… enterprise could also learn a lesson or two too; away with 'worthless' training courses.
#teaching #schools #education #innovation
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Sweden debuts first classroom-less school http://www.smartplanet.com/blog/smart-takes/sweden-debuts-first-classroom-less-school/21558?tag=search-river
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Desks, chalkboards and even classrooms themselves are a thing of the past at Telefonplan in Stockholm, Sweden.
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Creative Thinking: 12 Things Schools Forgot to Mention
1. You are creative.
2. Creative thinking is work.
3. You must go through the motions of being creative.
4. Your brain is not a computer.
5. There is no one right answer.
6. Never stop with your first good idea.
7. Expect the experts to be negative.
8. Trust your instincts.
9. There is no such thing as failure.
10. You do not see things as they are; you see them as you are.
11. Always approach a problem on its own terms.
12. Creativity is paradoxical.
#innovation #creativity #school #education
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Aspects of creative thinking that are not usually taught.
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How to Stop Cheating in Exams
I wonder if these children will ever learn how to collaborate when they leave prison school. It's worse than animal cruelty!
#education #school #teacher #madness
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A very special device was put on the student head to prevent cheating in exam. Simple, and yet effective………..
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Student Centered Learning
A great conversation with +Karen M – See the original post: http://goo.gl/zRZzj
#Education #Comments #Social #Inspired
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My latest post http://esheninger.blogspot.com/2011/12/use-of-case-studies-as-student-centered.html
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A Principal's Reflections: Use of Case Studies as a Student-Centered Approach to Learning
Use of Case Studies as a Student-Centered Approach to Learning. The use of case studies is a powerful pedagogical approach to incorporate student-centered learning activities into lessons. As a scienc…
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Infographic: Which Brands Are Rocking Social Media?
Perhaps the question would be better phrased, Which brands are the best listeners, and from those, who provides the quickest and best solutions?
I like to take the example of what these top brands are doing with SM, in terms of listening and solution providing, and apply the same principal to Education and Workplace learning. If you're able to know in real time who needs support about what topic and recommend or connect the two best nodes, it's going to equal real value which can only equate to increased #performance.
The best thing about it is that the data is already out there, you just have to listen to it!
Dell is presented as a master in the art and science of listening.
Morton's made headlines with its surprise-and-delight effort with influencer Peter Shankman recently, but goes beyond that with helpful information regularly.
Unisys uses social media internally for effective collaboration and a boost to company productivity.
KLM is using Twitter and Facebook for real-time customer service and encouraging customers to submit ideas.
ABC is having fun with the way viewers can engage with their new show Pan Am by providing some goodies on Facebook. +Scott Monty
#brand #socialmedia #casestudies #education
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The Social Media Marketing Blog: Infographic: 5 Companies That Are Rocking Social Media
Infographic: 5 Companies That Are Rocking Social Media. Tweet. Share. November 29, 2011. This infographic was created by Voltier Digital, a content marketing agency based in Florida, specializing on t…
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Twitter Discussion on Intelligence and Testing
#twitter #intelligence #learning #education
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@AndreaKuszewski & @drugmonkeyblog discuss of intelligence & testing
http://www.creativitypost.com/create/you_can_increase_your_intelligence_5_ways_to_maximize_your_cognitive_p
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5 Ways to Maximize Cognitive Potential
This is a great post and really worth the time reviewing. I particularly like the closing paragraph, wouldn't it be nice if old school #Education systems could embrace this idea.
Intelligence isn’t just about how many levels of math courses you’ve taken, how fast you can solve an #algorithm, or how many vocabulary words you know that are over 6 characters. It’s about being able to approach a new problem, recognize its important components, and solve it—then take that #knowledge gained and put it towards solving the next, more #complex problem. It’s about #innovation and imagination, and about being able to put that to use to make the world a better place. This is the kind of #intelligence that is valuable, and this is the type of intelligence we should be striving for and encouraging. Andrea Kuszewski
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Learn about the principles of fluid intelligence, and strengthen your ability to learn through daily practice and exercises.
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Your Words Have Power, Use Them Wisely
#image #kids #education #parents
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I have no idea who created this image. But good grief, it's powerful.
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Continuing on the maths theme
#humour #education
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Dedicated to those struggling with maths
#education #learning #algebra #video #humour
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Blending Education: Technology Changes our Perceptions
I put this image together over a year ago, almost two years ago in-fact, and it still resonates for me – I think the blender could represent modern technology, such as the increase in tablet use…
Thanks to +JL Effron for reminding me of it in your recent article: http://goo.gl/sgvQH (although I do love strawberries and cream above a cheap processed milkshake, I also admit to loving a fresh ice cream shake made with real fruit).
By the way, I'm getting excited about the launch of your new site – 7 days to go! I've just signed up via email and I hope others interested in #learning do so to: http://learningonmars.com/
#education #learning #innovation
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Critical Thinking Class
#learning #education #humour #innovation
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Mobile, Social, Cloud: Future of Education
Bite sized curated chunks with plenty of time for reflection… critical though is how the content re-engages with the learner, mastery has to be demonstrated…
#education #curation #learning #mobile
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Connected Learning – Future Of Education Is Mobile, Social, and in the Cloud: Lessons from EduCause – Forbes
"…the future of education publshing will be digital, social, and freely accessible, right to your mobile device." See it on Scoop.it, via Connected Learning
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