What any deep web diver will tell you is that social media is a kind of digital pharmakon. On one hand, it democratizes information, dissolves international borders, builds community, and aggregates the most inspiring of …
Is TikTok Education? How the Popular App is Supporting Lifelong Learning Continue Reading »
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 the soil. …
7 Characteristics of a Fertile Learning Context Continue Reading »
I’ve written before about how to get the most out of a traditional face-to-face conference, but more and more people are seeing the benefit – and, in many cases, necessity – of attending a virtual …
5 Tips for Attending a Virtual Conference (and Getting Real Value) Continue Reading »
One of the most popular TED Talks of all time is Sir Ken Robinson’s Do School’s Kill Creativity? It’s highly entertaining, thought provoking, and I confess I have watched it many times. But it’s always …
Are kids really more creative than adults? Continue Reading »
You have to wonder Predictions about how forces like artificial intelligence, automation, and robotics will impact the future of work – and by extension, the future of learning – vary widely, but it seems clear …
We learn from change and we change from learning. No learning, no change. No change, no learning. This is the yin and yang of lifelong learning.
How we see and respond to the world around us very often depends on how we frame things. What we choose to see or not see, include or cut. We do this all the time …
The learning landscape continues to evolve in very interesting ways. I’ve noticed lately, for example, that artificial intelligence (AI) seems to finally be getting significant traction. Enough so that numerous notable figures like Stephen Hawking, …
The Future and Learning – Connecting the Dots Continue Reading »
