Presentation slides from Leading Learning conference
“My focus was on retaining the needed elements of education - transforming learner and society, deep understanding, cultivating capacity for ethical thought, and emphasizing “what it means to be human” - while fostering greater innovation in teaching and learning through the opportunities of technology. It’s a tough balance to get right.” George Siemens
This presentation has been seen by over 10 million people online.
Some Quotes
“We can’t solve problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when we created them.”
- Albert Einstein
“There is one thing worse than not being able to see. Being able to see, but having no vision.”
- Helen Keller
More people are taking college courses online while retaining their full-time jobs. Research shows:
Some new college grads, lucky and talented enough to find an internship, often wonder why they aren’t given more important work to do.
Here’s some advice for interns who want to excel:
Be a keen observer. Learn how departments interact and study organizational dynamics.
Don’t feel slighted or disrespected if at first you aren’t given work that you feel is justified by your training. This is just the start of your career. Adopt an attitude of learning.
If you’re used to being praised and being a star, don’t expect it here. Remember you are there to be a work horse, not a show horse.
Though your job is temporary, look for ways to contribute to the organization. Bring enthusiasm and your full attention to even simple tasks.
Meanwhile, managers could cut interns a little slack and realize their anxieties. Try giving them some actual challenges instead of busy work.
Mary Meeker presentation on Internet Trends 2008
Slide show from the O’Reilly/CMP Web 2.0 conferences presentation done by Mary Meeker.
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Nothing in the world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not. Nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent. Genius will not. Unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not. The world is full of educated derelicts. Persistence, determination and hard work make the difference. Calvin Coolidge
The vision statement of the American Association for Adult and Continuing Education says that it is “dedicated to the belief that lifelong learning contributes to human fulfillment and positive social change.”
Personal enrichment is important, but education can do more. It can lead to greater job satisfaction as old skills are honed and new skills are learned.
Jobs are changing in today’s world and skills need to be updated in order to keep pace. More education can propel an individual into a higher-paying job or even into a new career opportunity.
Our own company offers a variety of educational programs including tuition for college courses. If you are uncertain where to start, check with the Human Resources Department for a listing or an appraisal of your needs. A local vocational school, community college, or university is also a good place to go for information.
The Lumina Foundation for Education helps expand access to post-secondary education targeting adult learners, particularly those with low income or academic under preparation. The National Association of Realtors also lists online courses that can advance one’s career.
Many courses are now offered online. If you want to check whether an online course is accredited, visit the Council for Higher Education Web site, www.chea.org.
Age is no age limit for education. People over 55 can try Elderhostel. It offers the opportunity to partake of lifelong learning while offering a chance to have fun with peers.
To keep U.S. living conditions continuing to rise, our workers have to be worth what they cost in a global economy. They have to have a world-class and constantly improving education.
But when Fortune’s Geoff Colvin spoke with school superintendents, he found that their mood was one of frustration. Some parents objected to their kids having to learn algebra, others just aren’t interested in the schools.
Their attitude is showing up in obvious ways. One parent’s bumper sticker says, “My kid can beat up your honor student.” T-shirts bought by parents advertise such messages as, “For Sale: Text books and school supplies, never used,” and “Save energy. Sleep in class.”
It’s even seen on television. In the popular “Two-and-a-Half Men,” Jake does anything he can to avoid doing his homework. But he still gets everything he wants from his parents. You can bet school kids are watching and deciding that playing dumb is OK or funny.
A few parents have always had a contempt for education, but they never thought they could complain to educators that their kids were getting too much of it. Now they do.
The signs of disrespect for education are a cause for worry. It may be that the most important factor shaping our country’s economic future will be what we do individually to show our kids how valuable education really is.
Using the Web 2.0 write up in Wikipedia this video is to help teach educators about Web 2.0 tools.
Some family rooms are being renovated with features like desks and laptop ports for every member of the family. Included are special lighting for computer work, homework, and reading. There can be bookshelves, storage areas, and work stations for each person.
One builder quoted in The Wall Street Journal offers a bright yellow education room with chairs and desks that adjust to adult and kid heights. In the family home office, mom, dad, and the kids bond over work instead of television.
Some moms and dads, however, say they need a separate home office.
