Posts relating to education.
I have discussed time and time again on this blog how schools need to evolve from ancient methods of education and advance into 21st century teaching methods. Our declining graduation rates and poor test scores are obvious signs that we need to do something different. Others, however, insist that beating our kids will keep them …
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Sir Ken Robinson is on the offensive once more, arguing that we are facing a dangerous situation in our current global industrial style of education. It appears he gave another TED talk this year, with his last one being in 2006 which I shared here. This time around, he also gave a brief interview with …
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I came across another excellent TED talk, with Temple Grandin speaking about how students with autism are currently treated, and how we should be embracing their alternative methods of thinking in order to help them focus for success.
I don’t have a lot of time to write at the moment, but I came across this video and had to share it. Promoting creativity in schools is a strong passion of mine, and in this video Ken Robinson argues how we are currently killing creativity in children and teaching them to be afraid of …
A new Symphony of Science music video is up today. As with all of them, it takes a couple watches for it to grow on you. I hope this guy puts out a full album someday.
Today was my first day working with UW-Eau Claire Activities and Programs as a student manager/assistant. I have to say I was on my toes quite a bit! I was constantly checking my e-mail/cell phone for additional details, hoping I didn’t miss out on something incredibly important…like forgetting to pick up our speaker at the …
“If you wish to make an apple pie from scratch, you must first create the universe.” – Carl Sagan There have been days I have come home from work or school, only to find myself reading – constantly. I feel I have had an enormous curiosity about the world – as most people inherently do, …
Happy New Year to everyone! Around this time of year, many people have a set of resolutions they set to change themselves for the better. The only problem with resolutions is that they usually only apply to ourselves, therefore we can easily change our minds without worry or fear. In a job, or as a …
I got a little sidetracked in updating the blog, sorry folks! After much contemplation on what to do next, I have decided to return to Eau Claire for a semester to pursue a certificate in fine arts administration. While this may not grant me a whole new window of opportunity, I feel it will supplement …
This post is for reference for clarinet players who have been granted an audition with the Pershing’s Own Army Band. This was the procedure that occurred through the first round of auditions. 8 candidates were assigned to an hour time block. In my case, it was 8am-9am. The candidates arrive and wait until they are …
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