From the Mouths of Huggers! International Free Hugs Day Update
Well, this is exciting! We have already gotten 1,298 pledged hugs for November 7th! We ask everyone who signs up to tell us why they are excited to participate, and we got some lovely responses: “We’re participating in Free Hugs Day because it’s a great way to express our care for each other, and improve […]
Top 15 Steve Jobs Quotes on Education
“I know from my own education that if I hadn’t encountered two or three individuals that spent extra time with me, I’m sure I would have been in jail.” – Steve Jobs “I’m a very big believer in equal opportunity as opposed to equal outcome. Equal opportunity to me, more than anything, means a great […]
The Historical Roots (& Future Role) of Informal Learning In Education [Quote]
“Despite appearances, the humble pizza-and-study group isn’t some minor activity, it’s the kernel of the university. When knowledge was scarce, universities grew as communities of scholars clustered around the latest information technology: rare, expensive, handwritten books. The first Western university, the University of Bologna, was found in 1099 by people who wanted to study Byzantine-era […]
If Teachers Talked Six Minutes Less Per Lesson…
Ruhl, K. L., Hughes, C. A., & Schloss, P. J. (1987, Winter). Using the pause procedure to enhance lecture recall. Teacher Education and Special Education, 14-18. In this study an instructor paused for two minutes on three occasions during each of five lectures: the intervals ranged from 12 to 18 minutes. During the pauses, while […]