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After School Enrichment Curriculum and Ideas
-By Mike DeBritz on Wednesday, March 21, 2012
Best selling author and world class speaker Seth Godin recently published a 30,000 word manifesto designed to start a discussion on the future of education. The idea came from one question frequently asked by his readers, “What do you think we ought to do about education?”
His answer is a fascinating read and a theme Seth has touched on before in his other books, most notably Linchpin: Are You Indispensable? He’s taken a different approach this time; instead of publishing a book, his manifesto is totally free and available in every conceivable electronic format to enable maximum sharing.
Click the graphic below to read or download and share …it’s interesting and written without malice.
Enjoy!
-By Mike DeBritz on Wednesday, December 14, 2011
Have you heard of Evernote?
It’s a very interesting tool that has unlimited possibilities for both students and teachers. Evernote is designed to operate as an extension of your brain to help keep notes, pictures, presentations, recordings and websites organized.
Sounds good who couldn't use more brainpower now and then?
The story about the company that developed the product was recently featured in Inc Magazine as their "Company of the Year." One secret to their success and widespread adoption is the low barrier to get started, which is free.
Take a look a this video below to see how one school is utilizing Evernote and harnessing technology to help kids learn.
Talk about teaching life skills!
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