by admin@atlantislearning.net | Nov 4, 2013 | Education Systems
I have been either a student or a teacher for most of my life. The traditional teaching model is for the teacher to stand in front of the class and work their way though a “curriculum.” And in most cases, I find it mind-numbingly boring for both the...
by admin@atlantislearning.net | Sep 7, 2013 | Education Systems
Forbes | By Steven KotlerPosted: 09/06/2013 3:46 pm EDT In the middle of the economic meltdown that was 2007-2009, James Marshall Reillynoticed a particular new breed of high-minded entrepreneur who, well, didn’t seem to be melting. It was peculiar all right. Not...
by admin@atlantislearning.net | Jun 20, 2013 | Education Systems, Leadership
First things first: Confidence is not bravado, or swagger, or an overt pretense of bravery. Confidence is not some bold or brash air of self-belief directed at others. Confidence is quiet: It’s a natural expression of ability, expertise, and self-regard. 1. They take...
by admin@atlantislearning.net | Jun 11, 2013 | Education Systems
Howard Gardner initially formulated a list of seven intelligences. His listing was provisional. The first two have been typically valued in schools; the next three are usually associated with the arts; and the final two are what Howard Gardner called ‘personal...