Posts Tagged ‘ Influence ’

Preparing students for the new media

Jun 17th, 2009 | By Chris | Category: Secrets of the Masters

Clay Shirky, a leading authority on the Internet’s effects, argues that emerging technologies enabling loose collaboration will change the way our society works. In this video, he notes that we are living through “the largest increase in expressive capability in human history.” If this is true, how do we prepare our students for this new, emerging and ever-changing media landscape?



How Teachers Are Like Superheroes

May 29th, 2009 | By Chris | Category: Got Brains?

You already know what bringing a positive attitude and a smile does to your classroom environment. What you may not realize, however, is just how much influence your energy actually has on your surrounding community. According to recent research, emotions can spread like viruses. And what you’re spreading reaches far beyond anything you may have previously imagined.



Louis Hector-Berlioz

May 22nd, 2009 | By Chris | Category: Quote of the Day

Time is a great teacher, but unfortunately it kills all its pupils.