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The way it’s going: Education of the future now!

After 17 years of teaching in varied higher ed environments, I am firmly convinced that “what is wrong with my students” reflects what is wrong with their K-12 experience.   I have been lucky enough to teach many creative, gifted

dr. d November 7, 2013November 7, 2013 classroom, humanities, teaching, technology 2 Comments Read more

We Need SOLE: American Adults Failing Modern Literacy Standards

A new OECD report comparing American adults’ mathematical and technological literacy indicates that we do not stack up well against our global competitors. The following chart was taken from the report and shows that American adults are not prepared to

dr. d October 10, 2013October 10, 2013 classroom, humanities, teaching, technology 1 Comment Read more

Ending the woeful American approach to education…

The talk below demonstrates another way to think about the failing American education system.  Sir Ken Robinson gives an articulate presentation regarding the futility of one-size-fits-all education programs.  I especially like his comparison of No Child Left Behind with much

dr. d May 13, 2013May 13, 2013 classroom, humanities, teaching 2 Comments Read more
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