March 2012
32 posts
“Why is it, do you think, that children are always too young to hear the truth,...”
– Ward Churchill on Perpetual War and State-Sponsored Terrorism (via mutualaddiction)
Watchamodernmanifesto:
Imagine Education, Science and Culture in a New Society - Revolution Talk
ClassConnect: all-in-one digital organization for... →
world-shaker:
Seems like a pretty interesting resource. Worth a look if you have some time (or a PD day coming up).
What it is: ClassConnect is a website I have written about in the past (here) that has made some great changes that make it worth taking another look! ClassConnect is a fantastic one-stop-shop for collaborating, storing, and organizing your life as an educator. The real...
Pocket-Based Learning: My Cellphone Classroom →
world-shaker:
On my commute one morning recently, one of the local radio stations was discussing a ban on Ugg boots by a Philadelphia school district because students were hiding their cell phones in the calf-high versions and using them in class. The radio announcers were discussing how cell phones in the classroom are a distraction and that “real learning” doesn’t take place with a mobile...
“My mom passed this last year. At least five generations of students attended her...”
– Comment on Death and the Educational World « Cooperative Catalyst (via cooperativecatalyst)
Watchmachistado:
How to pronounce Iran, Iraq, and Pakistan because you asked.
Cooperative Catalyst →
cooperativecatalyst:
Recent Posts- (On Play and Transformation)
What students value
When Coming To Work Is Play…
Bring Back Recess #letkidsplay #bringbackrecess
What Puts You In A Playful State of Mind?
Playing with Math
What is Underground Education? The How’s, Why’s, and What-Nots
“You Can’t Learn if You Don’t Play…”
Let’s Be Careful with #Kony2012
Teaching Civic Engagement: Dear Mr....
Tai's Psychology Blog: The Psychology of... →
psychology2010:
Suppressing your thoughts known as Thought Suppression is an attempt to avoid thinking about something we would just soon forget. For instance, if we get a bad grade, criticized from our boss, or do something embarrassing, we want to forget it.
The ‘Dual Process Model of…
Tai's Psychology Blog: rubeo: How the Brain... →
rubeo:
How the Brain Responds to Deceptive Advertising
ScienceDaily (Feb. 28, 2012) — Several specific regions of our brains are activated in a two-part process when we are exposed to deceptive advertising, according to new research conducted by a North Carolina State University…
“Let children read whatever they want and then talk about it with them. If...”
– Judy Blume (via thelifeguardlibrarian)
Survival Tips for Elementary Teachers →
When Gaming Is Good for You Hours of Intense Play... →
A growing body of university research suggests that gaming improves creativity, decision-making and perception. The specific benefits are wide ranging, from improved hand-eye coordination in surgeons to vision changes that boost night driving ability.
People who played action-based video and computer games made decisions 25% faster than others without sacrificing accuracy, according to a study....
reasonedoverreaction:
DIESEL - Rockin’ In The...
Tai's Psychology Blog: 11 Common Errors in... →
onlinecounsellingcollege:
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy believes that we often feel anxious, upset or distressed because of certain common errors in our thinking. These are maladaptive ways of looking at life which are automatic – and therefore subconscious. However, if we can stop ……
9 Little Known Facts About Notable Women in Black... →
thechanelmuse:
From the article:
Nina Simone - Her involvement in civil rights was spurred by an incident at her first classical piano recital at age 12. During the recital, her parents sat in seats in the front of the building to see her play, but were told to move to the back to make way for white guests. She wasn’t having that though. The young girl refused to perform until her parents were...
Tai's Psychology Blog: 10 Psychological Effects of... →
onlinecounsellingcollege:
To get around in the world, we mainly rely on our eyes and ears. Touch is a sense that’s often forgotten. But touch is also vital in the way we understand and experience the world. Even the lightest touch on the upper arm can influence the way we think. To prove…
