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A Briefer History of Time: How technology changes us in unexpected ways
From smartphones to smartwatches, clocks are everywhere these days. But have you ever wondered what… Thomas Whitby Feb 19, 2015 102 views
Calls to Action: Noam Chomsky on the dangers of standardized testing
“The assessment itself is completely artificial," Chomsky asserts. "It’s not ranking teachers in ac… Thomas Whitby Feb 18, 2015 106 views
Howard Rheingold
Howard Rheingold is a visionary writer and teacher on the subjects of new media and technology. He… Thomas Whitby Feb 18, 2015 70 views
Breathing love into communities | Holistic Life Foundation | TEDxCharlottesville
This talk was given at a local TEDx event, produced independently of the TED Conferences. Mindfulne… Thomas Whitby Feb 14, 2015 100 views
Not knowing the answer, is the key to learning. | Rainesford Alexandra | TEDxYouth@KC
Rainesford’s talk is brimming with the wisdom of a young person who really understands the struggle… Thomas Whitby Feb 2, 2015 98 views
Andragogy (Adult Learning)
A short video from the PC3 team focusing on Malcolm Knowles' theory of andragogy or adult learning.… Thomas Whitby Feb 2, 2015 76 views
Growth Mindset vs. Fixed Mindset: An Introduction
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A Game of Hope
This is an incredible story about the Gainesville State School and Grapevine Faith Thomas Whitby Jan 24, 2015 140 views
Beck's 2014 Artist Labels - Ron Finley
Eco-lutionary Game Changer Provocateur Ron Finley explains what it means to him to live beyond labe… Thomas Whitby Jan 5, 2015 36 views
internet Rising: documentary film { edu-info-tainment }
:: REVIEWS http://internetRising.net/creators Intel + VICE Magazine http://bit.ly/sjDV13 :: follow… Thomas Whitby Jan 3, 2015 75 views
the evolution of the desk by the harvard innovation lab
Watch the effect of tech on everyday life evolve on a desktop The original link http://bestreviews.… Thomas Whitby Jan 3, 2015 100 views
This Will Revolutionize Education
Many technologies have promised to revolutionize education, but so far none has. With that in mind,… Thomas Whitby Dec 20, 2014 162 views
John Seely Brown Lecture on Learning in the Digital Age
Noted writer, speaker, and educator John Seely Brown discusses learning in the digital age at a gue… Thomas Whitby Dec 1, 2014 102 views
Rethinking Learning in the Digital Age - Mitchel Resnick
Source - http://serious-science.org/videos/761 MIT Prof. Mitchel Resnick on ways to transform educa… Thomas Whitby Dec 1, 2014 110 views
Don't Give Homework!
Episode 76: The Bedley Bros interview Alfie Kohn about his philosophy that homework is a bad idea.… Thomas Whitby Nov 21, 2014 100 views
Chapter 2: Myths of Education
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Connected Educators Month 2014
Richard Culatta, Director of the Office of Educational Technology, discusses the importance of bein… Thomas Whitby Oct 3, 2014 100 views
Bedley Bros Ep 76: Alfie Kohn, NO Homework
http://www.alfiekohn.org Mr. Kohn is a leading voice in education against the practice of giving ki… Thomas Whitby Sep 29, 2014 86 views
RSA Shorts - The Power to Create
The 21st century presents us with huge challenges. How can we empower people to be active participa… Thomas Whitby Sep 25, 2014 48 views
Innovations and Conversations-Episode 3 Featuring Tom Whitby
In my next Innovations and Conversations with Steven W. Anderson I talk to the one and only, Tom Wh… Thomas Whitby Sep 17, 2014 47 views
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Oliver Maurice posted a blog postHow to get a PhD
A Ph.D. is the terminal degree for some fields, and it prepares graduates for faculty and research positions at universities. Earning a Ph.D. requires advanced coursework, examinations and a dissertation analyzing original research. This article discusses what must be done to obtain a Ph.D.The first step in the journey toward completing a doctoral degree is to obtain an undergraduate degree. For the best start, choose a bachelor’s degree program at a regionally accredited university.…See More
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Writer’s block is a term you’ve probably heard often. The amazing and confusing thing about writer’s block is that people apply the term to drastically different experiences. For many, “writer’s block” means a frustrating but temporary stall in their progress. For some authors, though, the phrase looms nightmarishly large and describes a recurring and debilitating struggle to move ideas from their mind to the page.Under the pressure of deadlines, almost everyone—from students to professors to…See More
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