Dear Art World
Like this from William Powhida. [thanks brainpickings]
Personal sharing – this is for me, not you
So, what we’re seeing isn’t the expansion of our social network; it’s the shrinking of what and who we care about. My Facebook feed is full of what friends are listening to, what friends are reading, etc. And frankly, I don’t give a damn. I would care if they told me personally; I’d even care […]
The Photocopier Challenge
Enjoying The Lazy Teachers’s Handbook at the moment. Love this idea – will try it in the New Year. “may I suggest something I like to call the Photocopier Challenge, an easy and straightforward way of finding out the extent to which you are wasting your own time, let alone letting others waste it for […]
10 worst similes from students
Her eyes were like two brown circles with big black dots in the center. He was as tall as a 6?3? tree. Her face was a perfect oval, like a circle that had its two sides gently compressed by a Thigh Master. From the attic came an unearthly howl. The whole scene had an eerie, […]
A few quick, purposeful homework ideas
I liked these homework hater’s tips. They’re a little science biased but the following could be done or repurposed for any subject Explain what you have learnt to your parentsAsk students to write a short explanation of their task for parents to sign and comment on – a great way to engage them in their […]
Life in a day
Here was the initial idea. Life In A Day is a historic global experiment to create a user-generated feature film shot in a single day. On July 24, you have 24 hours to capture a glimpse of your life on camera. The most compelling and distinctive footage will be edited into a feature film, produced […]
“Glob-bogeys” good for the brain
This [via @briankott] made me smile. “Chewing gum can and does help you focus and concentrate, not to mention relieve your boredom and tension. Hell, the military uses it to keep the soldiers sharp. It can also improve your memory for as much as 35 percent.“ Especially given this (not uncommon) view It’s repulsive stuff,...
Michelangelo quote on effort
If people knew how hard I had to work to gain my mastery, it would not seem so wonderful at all
RSA: Smile or Die
I like this. A lot. And think the comment she makes about depression being equally delusional is equally important [via 3quarksdaily]
Co-operative schools
Almost unnoticed, Co-ops are thought to have increased in number so they now make up the third largest association of schools in England, after those run by the Church of England and by the Roman Catholic church. They easily outstrip more publicised groups such as Ark Schools or the Harris academy chain. via guardian.co.uk . […]