Jeff Cobb

Large Scale Learning and Change

Issue 11 – April 2021 This is an issue of the Mission to Learn newsletter. You can subscribe here. Most of my writing at Mission to Learn is focused on the individual learner – understanding

Stopping As A Sign of Learning

Issue 10 – March 2021 Often the clearest evidence that we have learned – or at least that we are on the path of learning – is that we stop. Stop doing the things that damage our health. Stop

Begin Again

Issue 9 – January 27, 2021 “If I fall one more time, I am pretty certain my body will shatter into tiny pieces.” That’s how I felt after a few hours of trying to snowboard recently with my

New Year, Better You

Issue 8 – December 15, 2020 Before we dive into this issue, I’ll note that I’ve posted my annual thoughts on educational gift ideas for adults. So, if you are looking for ideas, check

Building a Better Brain

Issue 7 – December 1, 2020 Your brain is, of course, central to all your learning efforts, but how much do you know about optimizing its potential? As we turn the corner toward a new year, this

Exercise Your Human Right to Learn

Issue 6 – November 11, 2020 I’m taking a somewhat different approach to this edition. Given a recent surge in interest in this blog post – and the context of our current times –

A Critical Time for Critical Thinking

Issue 5 – October 26, 2020 Maybe it’s just me – or me in the midst of the current U.S. political environment – but it feels like knowing how to think critically has rarely been

7 Characteristics of a Fertile Learning Context

Weeds can can emerge from just about any piece of ground where their roots can crack the earth, but producing a bountiful harvest of nutritious plants requires careful attention to and cultivation of

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