Participants in the Ed Tech Talk include Dave Cormier, Jeff Lebow, Jennifer Madrell, Graham Stanley, John Schinker. They discuss Sugata Mitra's concept of Self-Organized Learning Environment (SOLE), but conversation goes beyond Mitra's views. Their discussion leaves room for reflection for the future of education in K-12 and higher ed. Dave Cormier wrote two related posts The Rise of SOLEs (Part 1): The Decline of the Webquest and The Rise of the SOLES (Part 2): At the Heart of a SOLE. These put some of their conversation into context.
5/06/2014
Why Does Sugata Mitra Anger So Many Educators?
This Ed Tech Talk entitled, Why Does Sugata Mitra Anger So Many Educators, is interesting! I think you will find it interesting. If you aren't familiar with the work of Sugata Mitra, view some of his TED Talks here.
Participants in the Ed Tech Talk include Dave Cormier, Jeff Lebow, Jennifer Madrell, Graham Stanley, John Schinker. They discuss Sugata Mitra's concept of Self-Organized Learning Environment (SOLE), but conversation goes beyond Mitra's views. Their discussion leaves room for reflection for the future of education in K-12 and higher ed. Dave Cormier wrote two related posts The Rise of SOLEs (Part 1): The Decline of the Webquest and The Rise of the SOLES (Part 2): At the Heart of a SOLE. These put some of their conversation into context.
What are some of your take-aways? What points do you agree and disagree with? Watch it and share your thoughts here or in person with another educator.
Participants in the Ed Tech Talk include Dave Cormier, Jeff Lebow, Jennifer Madrell, Graham Stanley, John Schinker. They discuss Sugata Mitra's concept of Self-Organized Learning Environment (SOLE), but conversation goes beyond Mitra's views. Their discussion leaves room for reflection for the future of education in K-12 and higher ed. Dave Cormier wrote two related posts The Rise of SOLEs (Part 1): The Decline of the Webquest and The Rise of the SOLES (Part 2): At the Heart of a SOLE. These put some of their conversation into context.
5/05/2014
A Pep Talk from Kid President
A favorite needs watched more than once. It also needs shared. Watch Kid President from Soul Cake to brighten your day. Then share, go and "create something that will make the world awesome!"
5/01/2014
Lessons from Auschwitz: The Power of Words
Lessons from Auschwitz: The Power of Words by Benjamin Zandar is a beautiful short video with an important message. "I will never say anything that can't stand as the last thing I say." This provides a reflective moment during the Holocaust Memorial Week.
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