In this TED Talk, Salman Khan talks about how and why he created the remarkable Khan Academy. He shows the power of interactive exercises, and calls for teachers to consider flipping the traditional classroom script -- give students video lectures to watch at home, and do "homework" in the classroom with the teacher available to…
We are starting a new academic year and want to encourage everyone at WesternU to focus more on being grateful!! In June we last discussed the neuroscience that supports the impact on gratitude and our lives and now want to continue our discussions on gratitude and all of its wonderful impacts, come join CETL and…
We are starting a new academic year and want to encourage everyone at WesternU to focus more on being grateful!! In June we last discussed the neuroscience that supports the impact on gratitude and our lives and now want to continue our discussions on gratitude and all of its wonderful impacts, come join CETL and…
In this practical talk, Doerr shows us how we can get back on track with "Objectives and Key Results," or OKRs -- a goal-setting system that's been employed by the likes of Google, Intel and Bono to set and execute on audacious goals. Learn more about how setting the right goals can mean the difference…
There are lots of misconceptions about learning styles. Come listen to this interesting TED talk to get the low down on what student Learning Styles really mean and what they can and cannot do for improving learning outcomes. There is sure to be a lively discussion following this video.
There are lots of misconceptions about learning styles. Come listen to this interesting TED talk to get the low down on what student Learning Styles really mean and what they can and cannot do for improving learning outcomes. There is sure to be a lively discussion following this video.
There are lots of misconceptions about learning styles. Come listen to this interesting TED talk to get the low down on what student Learning Styles really mean and what they can and cannot do for improving learning outcomes. There is sure to be a lively discussion following this video.
In an effort to avoid argument, many of us shy away from confrontation. In a world divided by polarizing views, exacerbated by social media and echo chambers, contempt has replaced conversation. World debate champion, Julia Dhar, shares her insights to the skilled structureIs of productive argument, to help us find common ground and practice…
In an effort to avoid argument, many of us shy away from confrontation. In a world divided by polarizing views, exacerbated by social media and echo chambers, contempt has replaced conversation. World debate champion, Julia Dhar, shares her insights to the skilled structureIs of productive argument, to help us find common ground and practice…
In an effort to avoid argument, many of us shy away from confrontation. In a world divided by polarizing views, exacerbated by social media and echo chambers, contempt has replaced conversation. World debate champion, Julia Dhar, shares her insights to the skilled structureIs of productive argument, to help us find common ground and practice…