10 Websites To Make You Think | The Online Learning Blog from Study2U Supposedly browsing the internet requires more brain power than watching television. Although judging from some of the websites we’ve come across that assumption is cast into doubt. Here’s some of the sites we like that might get your brain to sit up and listen. Ted A conference that started in 1984 bringing together experts in technology, entertainment and design quickly grew into so much more. New Scientist The New Scientist website carries new articles from the magazine as well as the NS archive of over 76,000 pieces. Big Think The Big Think website is a collection of ‘global thought leaders’ who offer their thoughts and analysis on world events and other important developments. Café Scientifque ‘for the price of a cup of coffee or a glass of wine, anyone can come to explore the latest ideas in science and technology’ Breathing Earth This fantastic website by David Bleja demonstrates CO2 emissions and world population growth in real time on a global map. Arts & Letters Daily How Stuff Works
Some People by ~MumblingIdiot on deviantART Materials and Learning Environment, montessori toys, educational materials, prepared environment, homeschooling The Montessori learning environment is much different than the traditional model. Instead of information passing from the teacher to the student, the teacher is skilled in putting the child in touch with the environment, and helping him learn to make intelligent choices and to carry out research in a prepared environment. The teacher then protects the student's concentration from interruption. This fosters a love of lifetime learning in the student. Just as anyone can use the word "Montessori" to describe schools and training centers, they can and DO use the name to describe toys and materials that often have nothing to do with Montessori. Michael Olaf Montessori 65 Ericson Court, Arcata, California 95521, USA Montessori Toys and Materials for children from age 0-7, and for parents and teachers: Montessori Shop Wholesale: discount prices for Michael Olaf books and DVD's, for teacher training centers, parent groups, and schools. return to top
Timeline For History of Art: List of Dates: Visual Arts Movements, Styles, Schools, Artists: 2,500,000 BCE-Present -------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Age of Postmodernist Art -------------------------------------------------------------------------- From roughly this point onwards, Modern Art (c.1860-1970) or 'Modernism' becomes superceded by what art-historians like to call 'Post-Modernism'. In a nutshell, Modernism (ie. the main movements which emerged during the period 1860-mid 1960s) asserted the supremacy of a particular style or interpretation of reality, normally considerably at odds with the prevailing academic tradition. In contrast, contemporary art movements take the view that the 'substance' of Modernism has performed no better, and must be dumped in favour of greater style. Post-modernism thus represents the triumph of style over substance. Post-modernist art typically employs new media and materials, stresses the importance of 'communication' from artist to audience and seeks to renew the big question: 'what is art?'
Brain Pickings | Education 07 APRIL, 2014By: Maria Popova “It’s insulting to imply that only a system of rewards and punishments can keep you a decent human being.” Isaac Asimov was an extraordinary mind and spirit — the author of more than 400 science and science fiction books and a tireless advocate of space exploration, he also took great joy in the humanities (and once annotated Lord Byron’s epic poem “Don Juan”), championed humanism over religion, and celebrated the human spirit itself (he even wrote young Carl Sagan fan mail). Like many of the best science fiction writers, he was as exceptional at predicting the future as he was at illuminating some of the most timeless predicaments of the human condition. The conversation begins with a discussion of Asimov’s passionate belief that when given the right tools, we can accomplish far more than what we can with the typical offerings of formal education: Page from 'Charley Harper: An Illustrated Life' Today, what people call learning is forced on you.
Earthy Arts | Creative Design Art Photos and Artworks This awesome Creative Design is masterpiece from Walter Mason from Berlin who creates a delightful pictures of the installation and materials of nature. Harmoniously combining together the leaves and bark of trees, water drops, rocks and so on, it gets paintings and prints in their native environment. His art he calls the Land Art.The author was born in British East Sussex, but the last 10 years is living in Germany. From his childhood dream of becoming an artist in the 16 years he has manifested craving for natural beauty. Free Online Course Materials | Courses Irish Art: Encyclopedia of Visual Arts in Ireland: History of Painting, Sculpture, Printmaking: Greatest Artists, Best Museums, Art Movements
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Student Experience | New Charter University New Charter University is built around you. We know that going to school is an important commitment, and we understand that you have many other responsibilities in your life. We consider flexibility in every aspect of our learning environment, including the self-paced coursework, options for faculty interaction, and student-scheduled exams. Choose when you start school At New Charter University, we do not follow the constraints of a traditional academic calendar. Our programs are divided into 16-week terms, each with a flexible start date. We also offer you the option of taking a month off after you finish a term and before you begin your next set of courses. Study at your own pace Our courses are designed for you to concentrate on new material and progress rapidly through stuff you’ve already seen. School where and when you want it We’ve designed a revolutionary learning environment that allows you to do your reading, complete your assignments, and take your exams wherever you are.
Investment in K-12 education innovation is soaring, but it’s not all rosy When it comes to public education, it looks like private investors and entrepreneurs are ready to rally like it’s 1999. After several years of relative drought, K-12 education, which has long been seen as a tough nut to crack for private business, is starting to draw investment at nearly record levels, outpacing higher education financing for the first time in several years. According to GSV Advisors, a Chicago-based investment firm that specializes in education, in 2011, transactions in K-12 education climbed to $389 million, which is up from a low point of $13 million in 2005 and more than three times the investment in the sector in 2010. “It was the first time in a long time that the K-12 sector had more financing than the higher ed sector,” said Deborah Quazzo, founder and managing partner of GSV Advisors. Policy changes, ed startup accelerators, technological shifts drive growth School district budget constraints challenge entrepreneurs (Image from winui via Shutterstock.)