Disrupting the Space-Time Continuum: Competency-based Learning Explained (part 2) | Pearson Learning Solutions Online & Blended Learning Can Less Successful Students Help with Retention? (by Dr. Gail Krovitz)by Gillian Seely | April 17th, 2014 By Dr. Workforce Education Finding HOPE at Patrick Henry Community Collegeby Gillian Seely | April 8th, 2014 Double-digit unemployment and a weak economy have long been the reality for residents of this southern Virginia community. How student empowerment drives blended learning and other tips from experts in the field Blended learning can lead to student agency — the enabling of informed, empowered learning — when it gives students choices about what, where, when, and how they learn. A group experts* recently shared blended learning strategies in Next Generation Learning Challenge’s #NGLCchat on student agency. (NGLC’s founding partners include The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, which is also a funder of The Hechinger Report). Blended learning leads to student agency when it is about the learner, not the technology, the test, or even the school, but when it reaches ALL students. Education consultant Chris Watkins has identified performance-focused practices he calls “space invaders” because they take up space in the classroom that should be devoted to learning practices. Classrooms that engage in blended learning practices free up time and space for students to be true agents of their learning. Blended learning facilitates active, authentic student roles. “Compliance means students can follow.
Learning Personalized Energetic Blockages and Transmuting Fear Back into Love – Fractal Enlightenment “If you wish to understand the universe, think in terms of energy, frequency and vibrations.” – Nikola Tesla On a quantum level we are all just energy. Our bodies are energy, our feelings are energy and our thoughts are energy. So on one end of the spectrum we have high vibration or lighter energy which is energy that is based in “love” (or openness, expansion, acceptance) and on the other end of the spectrum we have the lower vibration which is energy that is heavier and based in “fear” (contraction, closed off, darker & more dense). When we have thoughts on a consecutive basis that are formed from the lower vibration energies we run the risk of forming energetic blockages in our energy field. In our physical reality this can manifest as unhealed parts of our psyche (unresolved emotions) which could eventually turn into sickness or disease if left unchecked. So how do we go about identifying where there may be a blockage? The fact of the matter is, you are already whole and perfect.
Four Reasons to Worry About "Personalized Learning" Tocqueville’s observations about the curious version of democracy that Americans were cultivating in the 1830s have served as a touchstone for social scientists ever since. One sociologist writes about the continued relevance of what Tocqueville noticed way back then, particularly the odd fact that we cherish our commitment to individualism yet experience a “relentless pressure to conform.” Each of us can do what he likes as long as he ends up fundamentally similar to everyone else: You’re “free to expand as a standardized individual.”[1] A couple of decades ago, that last phrase reminded me of how our pitiful individuality was screwed to the backs of our cars in the form of customized license plates.
20 Signs You’re Happier Than You Give Yourself Credit For Being happy can feel like a chore, especially when you're depressed, suffering from anxiety or stressed from life drama. Yet we keep trying, reaching, pining for that golden nugget to help us through the rough patches. The truth about happiness is that it’s not a destination. It’s an opportunity to be present and practice reaching joy in the moment. I've learned this truth firsthand from overcoming drug addiction, clinical depression and eating disorders, and from leaving a corporate career that suffocated my soul: Happiness is a choice we have to cultivate daily, moment by moment. Many of my life coaching clients express their dissatisfaction with where they are in life. When we can turn down the mind and drop to the heart, we can see many of us are actually doing a phenomenal job at navigating the treacherous trenches of our lives. Life is hard when you think it is, but consider the possibility that you’re doing so much better than you give yourself credit for. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.
Winning in the Classroom with Your Personalized Learning Playbook | EdSurge Guides Personalized learning means different things to different people. Visit different schools with different models, and chances are they will all tell you they are using some form of personalized learning. But what does “personalized learning” mean, and how do schools follow in others' footsteps in order to get in the game? When it comes to sports, players turn to the playbook. Teams start by following a set of strategies that are tried and true, tested over decades of playing the game. So when it comes to personalized learning, where’s the playbook with those reliable, go-to plays to put into action? For a field that’s so young and has yet to be solidly defined, these personalized learning plays are being invented as we go. Take these plays, practice them, share them and inspire more players to play along. NOTE: Interested in joining in on the personalized learning conversation?
Why We're More Creative When We're Tired and 9 Other Surprising Facts About How Our Brains Work 12.6K Flares Filament.io 12.6K Flares × One of the things that surprises me time and time again is how we think our brains work and how they actually do. On many occasions I find myself convinced that there is a certain way to do things, only to find out that actually that’s the complete wrong way to think about it. For example, I always found it fairly understandable that we can multitask. Well, according to the latest research studies, it’s literally impossible for our brains to handle 2 tasks at the same time. Recently I came across more of these fascinating experiments and ideas that helped a ton to adjust my workflow towards how our brains actually work (instead of what I thought!). So here are 10 of the most surprising things our brain does and what we can learn from it: 1. When I explored the science of our body clocks and how they affect our daily routines, I was interested to find that a lot of the way I’d planned my days wasn’t really the best way to go about it. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
7 Ways to Transform Your Classroom Background: This is a blog post I originally wrote for a presentation on Classroom 2.0 Live! It is based on some ideas sparked in another post, Transformative or just flashy educational tools?, which only had 6 suggestions, but David Warlick inspired the 7th in his comment. Note that in both the blog post and the accompanying slide show, each section includes an inquiry question that educators can persue to extend their own learning. (Give learners choice.) Inquiry based learning is a key tenet of the Inquiry Hub. Which of these resources will help you develop more inquiry based lessons? (Give learners a voice.) When students explore their interests in-depth, they will often discover insights worth sharing with others. How can you use recording devices, now available on almost every phone and on every computer, to get students prepared for presentations or to get students to share their work publicly? (Give learners an audience.) (Give learners a community to collaborate with.)
Successful Entrepreneurs Challenge Themselves. Here's 5 Ways to Do That. To be a successful entrepreneur in today’s world, you need to be current, mentally fit and actively involved in running your business. Even more important, you need to stay competitive. The best way to stay competitive is to actively attempt to challenge your preconceived notions. Easier said than done, right? When things are going well, we’re tempted to rest on our laurels. It’s when things aren’t going well that we rack our brains for new directions to take our business in. You need to find ways to challenge yourself. Related: 15 Free Online Learning Sites Every Entrepreneur Should Visit Questions on your mind should include: “How can I improve my business?" For many of us, asking these kinds of questions is difficult. That’s why you must surround yourself with people, situations and reading material that challenges you. 1. My two daughters challenge me to think differently more than any other people I know. 2. 3. Trust me, they’ll tell you. 4. 5.
WOIS/The Career Information System 6 Best Tips to Turn off Negative Thoughts How to Avoid Negative Thoughts How to stop negative thoughts How to Turn off Negative Thoughts Here are the best ways to avoid negative thoughts which looks like Negative Thoughts quotes. A1. A2. A3. A4. A5. A6. Senior Project Center The top 6 FAQs about facial recognition How facial recognition works. Via HowStuffWorks.com. With the FTC currently focusing on facial recognition, we figured it was a good time to provide answers to the 6 biggest questions about this technology and how it affects you. 1. What is facial recognition? 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. A stranger snaps a picture of you with his iPhone camera while you’re walking down the street on your way to work in the morning. Your face is your identity: you should have control over it. Sounds like science fiction? 1. When we talk about facial recognition, we’re really talking about two different applications: basic and advanced. Who IS this guy? Advanced facial recognition builds on these principles to answer the question, “Is this a particular face?” Facial recognition is alive and flourishing. SceneTap’s interface. Lots of mobile apps use facial recognition, too. Companies give two main reasons for using facial recognition technology: it helps with security, and it makes photo editing and sharing easier. 3. 4.