Daniel Pink Interview

Interview of Daniel Pink from Andrew Keen:
According to Daniel Pink, the author of the New York Times best-selling Drive, the great shift of the early 21st century is from left to right. Rather than a political change, however, Pink's shift is all about the brain. The 21st century, he argues, represents the triumph of our creative right brain skills over the more procedural thinking of our left brain.

So when I met with Pink on a rainy afternoon in Washington earlier this month, I began by asking him whether the new hegemony of right brain skills would represent a new golden age of creativity for both artists and ordinary people. –Andrew Keen
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Winning vs Success from John Wooden

On June 4, 2010 we lost a wonderful gentleman and college basketball icon. John Wooden was the head basketball coach at UCLA from 1967-1973. During that time he won 620 games. At one point in time, he won 88 games in a row. He was called the Wizard of Westwood and built one of the greatest dynasties in all of sports. Winning was not his GOAL in basketball or life. Listen to his TED talk on Winning vs Success. Words for all of us to live by!

Eating to Starve Cancer

William Li presentation at TED Feb. 2010: Can we eat to starve cancer?
William Li presents a new way to think about treating cancer and other diseases: anti-angiogenesis, preventing the growth of blood vessels that feed a tumor. The crucial first (and best) step: Eating cancer-fighting foods that cut off the supply lines and beat cancer at its own game.

Sir Ken and A Revolution in Education

Sir Ken (Robinson) Again - Speaking in Long Beach California in February 2010 at a TED conference. Education Listen Up!

A Quiet Sunday Morning

Technology is essential in our fast pace world of today. It allows us to explore, to learn, to share, to complete tasks, to keep us touch with friends and family. Also essential for all of us is a good quiet morning with nature and the out of doors. It can be as simple as a Sunday morning on the patio. May you have a great relaxing day soon.

Patio and Flowers on PhotoPeach

Sir Ken In Nanaimo

Sharing a small part of an article from Chris Wejr's blog, The Wejr Board. This blog is titled "Summary: Sir Ken Robinson in Nanaimo". Chris is a principal at Kent Elementary School in Agassiz, B.C. Canada. You know how I love Sir Ken's comments on education!
“We often punish people by taking away the things they enjoy doing.”
“Human life is not linear but our education systems are; human life is inherently creative.”
“We are in a state of cultural evolution.”
Flowers came to life in Death Valley following the extremely rare rainfall in 2005.
“Analogy of gardening: Gardeners do not grow plants – plants grow themselves. Gardeners provide the optimal environment for plants to flourish (sunlight/shade, water, heat, etc). One environment can cause one type of plant to flourish while another to die or become dormant. In Death Valley in 2005, it rained 7 inches. In an environment that was supposedly ‘dead’ of plant life, under the right conditions, a beautiful layer of flowers formed. Under the right environment, people flourish.”
“Education must be personalized, not standardized.”

A Celebration of Student Learning

Just discovered LiveBinders. Yes, I know I'm a little on the slow side. Sooo much to discover on the net. Always searching, Always learning, Always sharing

Web 2.0 Projects – a Celebration of Student Learning