Professional Development Minutes

Education in the AI era: Where do we go from here?

Drawing is a fantastic pedagogy. Read the following article to find out why:  The Science of Drawing and Memory

Bruce Springsteen's new song, "Streets of Minneapolis" helps to highlight the need for change now.

How might you introduce slow pedagogy in your classroom?

Cell phones are environmentally unfriendly. But they are also mentally draining. Dr. Angela Duckworth recently gave a commencement speech at Bates College, arguing for detaching and disconnecting from our cell phones. 

Check out the Cult of Pedagogy Podcast episode on cooperative learning. Click here for the podcast.

I live in southern Ontario, Canada. About a week ago, there was a winter storm. Update: The roads are cleared, but the sidewalks are still filled with snow, making it difficult for pedestrians to walk. This is a good example of the theory-practice divide. Walking paths have low priority compared to roadways. Walking improves physical and mental health, reduces emissions, and is an affordable way to travel. Yet, car-centric culture remains dominantly practiced in most Western societies.