Mad and Weird Science a new type of entertainment
The Way Forward Starts Here – What Went Right Let’s face it, unless you add some type of entertainment into your science lesson, students are going to wane on you. There are a lot of unique science-related games and sims out there. You can find more on Edtechteacher . They have a great list of programs and informative content to keep the busiest of students motivated and engaged. Adults too. Trying to stay on top of the latest trends in science and mathematics is never-ending. MIT has a great listing of courses to help keep the old brain frisky to learn. There are other free online science courses being offered…
Risk Takers act differently – the courage of being free
Risk Takers act differently – the courage of being free How long has it been since you have felt the Adrenalin pumping through your veins as you landed your first big deal, sold that property, or made the biggest financial score of your lifetime? What risks do you remember taking? Would you take them again? Would you advise others to take the same risks? Risk Takers I happened upon a group of young adults this past weekend who were enjoying themselves by swinging off the walking bridge that spans the width of the Colorado River, just outside of Moab, Utah. With nothing more than a rope and true grit, each…
Direct students to proper resources
Direct students to proper resources I was sitting at home tonight when I received a call from a student at the local university. She was frustrated that no one was available to help her with an English 1010 question. She was doing a research paper using APA formatting, and she seemed very upset that no one was around to direct her. She was referred to me. She was referred to me How she came across my number is a mystery. However, over the past couple of years, I have become accustomed to receiving calls, Facebook messages, and occasional emails. I do not mind helping students. Helping someone else succeed does…
Migrating from bureaucracy to the world of free commerce
Migrating from bureaucracy or meritocracy to the world of free commerce is a journey of new learning, and that learning curve is steep. You quickly learn that the blue collar/white collar tags are real. The way business is handled within both sectors is uniquely different as day and night. Within your institutions, you have departments and policies and procedures that govern your everyday operations to a fine line. Job subsidies and cushiony benefits hold many employees in their place. In the world of free commerce, you have a business plan and expectations in meeting your next payroll. Your staff is made up of people from various backgrounds; some from corporations…
New Learning Program UPSTART for Early Learners
New Learning Program UPSTART for Early Learners I will be honest, when Rhiana Medina from the Multi-Cultural Center appeared in my office at the university and started telling me about a new learning program for preschool to kindergarten learners, I was skeptical. Like any parent or educator, I had seen a host of programs and watched early learners quickly become bored and abandon the current endeavor for the next best thing. Marketing to early learners is big business, so finding a program that will stick can be a struggle for parents and educators. Rhiana had originally come to me and asked me to implement the program into the community, but…
