I posted some time ago on the Khan Academy after seeing a TED presentation about the web resource. I have just stumbled upon an excellent follow up from the 60 Minutes website. It's quite inspirational; the website is something that I will certainly be promoting in my own school and region.
Click here to be inspired.
Saturday, March 17, 2012
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
A mind / body connection - why exercise makes children smarter
Reading this article 'Sports or Smarts?', once again brought to my attention that fitness and academics aren't mutually exclusive; rather, they complement each other. But don't take my word for it, instead watch this presentation from Dr. John A. Ratey, a clinical associate professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School.
Saturday, March 3, 2012
A fascinating insight into the OECD education report from a New Zealand perspective
This is a very interesting analysis by Warwick B. Elley on the recent OECD report on education. Most interesting are the five criticisms of our education system.
To read the article, click here.
To read the article, click here.
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