Technology makes the tools, but what are the general characteristics that make an effective educator a 21st century educator?
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"If a student fits in the top 20 percent of his/her class today, does it guarantee the best education and best life? Are the remaining 80 percent likely doomed to an inferior, less-productive life?" Delete the scoop?
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"Today, I offer my two cents on this seemingly ever-so-pressing issue and how it may be managed effectively—not solely for Generation Y, but for all generations in the workplace."
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Treat people as individuals and stop generalising - great message! Delete the scoop?
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Organizations have nearly perfected implementing the industrial model of managing work — the effort applied toward completing a task. For individuals, this model ensures that we know what we're supposed to do each day. Via Emergent Consultants Delete the scoop?
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The good news: You can train your mind to think about what's going right (as opposed to what's going wrong) and in so doing, create a lasting habit that will boost your positive emotions. Via Romi Royé, John Michel 
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To increase the frequency of positive emotions, you need to train your brain to focus on them, rather than succumb to habitual negativity hunting. And like any muscle, you've got to use it -- or lose it. Delete the scoop?
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A leading expert explores the new relationship between man and machine and the challenges that emerge when innovation is decoupled from growth in jobs and incomes. Via Kenneth Mikkelsen Delete the scoop?
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Arithmetic and higher math skills are embedded in school goals, but not necessarily persistence and grit. As a result, an "either/or" dynamic has been established that prioritizes academic skills, at the expense of "social and emotional" learning. Via Gust MEES, Roger Francis Delete the scoop?
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Dr. Michio Kaku, Professor of Theoretical Physics at City University of New York shares his vision of mankind's future as part of The Sheikha Salama bint Hamdan Al Nahyan Forum for New Ideas. Via Kenneth Mikkelsen, Tom Haak Delete the scoop?
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[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Idx4qQcu8jc&feature=youtu.be[/youtube] This post is brought to you by GOOD, with support from UPS. Via Flora Moon Delete the scoop?
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Probably the most controversial scenario study is the Limits to Growth report. It launched a world wide debate on the future of our planet and humankind. Via Kenneth Mikkelsen Delete the scoop?
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Warren Buffett assumed the role of mentor to the youth yesterday when he gave networking and career advice in an "Office Hours" session with Levo League, a site aimed to assist youngsters in making their dreams come true. Via Digitives, Marylene Delbourg-Delphis, Tania Kowritski Delete the scoop?
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'I think gratitude might be the place where pain and peace meet. Because when our gratitude propels us into a torn-suffering world, we will be immersed in something other than ourselves. And that, I think, is the definition of peace.'
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In the week of horrific events in Moore and Woolwich (to name but two), a profound read on why we should be grateful for what we have.
Must read from Kelly Flanagan. Delete the scoop?
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"You don’t have to look far to see a world forming where people believe happiness is something we can all achieve, even when crappy things are happening around them. From The Happiness Project to thehappy documentary on Netflix and iTunes, people are striving for happiness. Hell, even J.K. Rowling has a famous happiness-related quote from Harry Potter."
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Of course it is - the one thing we can always choose is our attitude! Delete the scoop?
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I get asked this question often every spring, so I'd thought I'd offer a few thoughts here on the blog. This list sticks to the (relatively) current, the books I've read or encountered since last M... Via Tom D'Amico (@TDOttawa) Delete the scoop?
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There’s a reason why being kind to others is good for you — and it can now be traced to a specific nerve.
When it comes to staying healthy, both physically and mentally, studies consistently show that strong relationships are at least as important as avoiding smoking and obesity. But how does social support translate into physical benefits such as lower blood pressure, healthier weights and other physiological measures of sound health? A new study published in Psychological Science suggests that the link may follow the twisting path of the vagus nerve, which connects social contact to the positive emotions that can flow from interactions.
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May 23, 10:49 AM
A message like this needs to get out more. Maybe to Congress as well?
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I think this is true if you do something nice and decent you do feel a bit better about, but if do something a bit mean you feel a lot worse. Delete the scoop?
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"On May 21, 2005, David Foster Wallace got up before the graduating class of Kenyon college and delivered one of history’s most memorable commencement addresses. It wasn’t until Wallace’s death in 2008 that the speech took on a life of its own under the title This Is Water, and was even adapted into a short book. Now, the fine folks of The Glossary have remixed an abridged version of Wallace’s original audio with a sequence of aptly chosen images to give one pause:"
Wallace: “The real value of a real education … has almost nothing to do with knowledge and everything to do with simple awareness.” Via Jim Lerman 
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Self-Awareness and Mindfulness. Two pillars to smart decisions about what environments you invest in (education, knowledge), choose now and for the near future. ~ Deb 
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Not banal at all. Always good to get a different perspective. Delete the scoop?
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We are surrounded by tiny, intelligent devices that capture data about how we live and what we do. Soon we'll be able to choreograph them to respond to our needs, solve our problems, and even save our lives. Via Spaceweaver, Gary Bamford Delete the scoop?
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Overcome negative thinking and emotional barriers to life success Delete the scoop?
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Inspiring article by Jamie Dunn on blog of +Richard Branson Jamie Dunn says: I have sometimes the impression that people do only concentrate on presenting themselves in the networks instead of reaching out to people. They have learned to function. You can be the best marketing person in the world, but if nobody knows who you are then does it really count? Especially Twitter is a great tool for networking, maintaining relationships and creating new ones. Do you really notice people or do you only share your stuff? Twitter is like a great avenue where people meet others and there are indeed people who say hello to you because saying hello shows that we are friendly, open and interested in other people. The only problem is that not all people are open and want to say hello back. How can relationships develop when we nip them in the bud? Life seems to be a matter of course. Do we live our life with arrogance or with openness and a heart for other people? Do we try to impress with authority or with empathy? Does trust come from: or from: ?? I prefer the second option. And you?
LET PEOPLE COME INTO YOUR HEART! BE OPEN FOR OTHERS!
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Some of our biggest inside battles involve changing habits to create a more meaningful, congenial life with others. Try six research-based tips for turning the page to the next chapter of the adventure story we are truly meant to live.
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We try so hard to be perfect, to never make mistakes and to avoid failure at all costs. But mistakes happen — and when they do — how do we deal with being wrong? Via Mary Perfitt-Nelson, Ivon Prefontaine 
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""When we start losing our tolerance for vulnerability, uncertainty, for risk — we move away from the things we need and crave the most like joy and love and belonging, trust, empathy, creativity." — Brené Brown" Most of the greatest successes in medicine are borne out of mistakes. SHAME is the fear of disconnection. WOW . We MUST be allowed to be seen. Really seen. Vulnerability is key. The "wholehearted" walk into vulnerability. Vulnerability is NOT weakness. It is our most accurate measurement of courage. I'm not sure we can BE creative if we aren't courageous and vulnerable. Te be human is to be vulnerability. Vulnerability is the birthplace of innovation, creativity and change. 
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We need to help children develop resiliency and find out mistakes are OK. We will make them. Delete the scoop?
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Sir Ken Robinson outlines 3 principles crucial for the human mind to flourish - and how current education culture works against them. Via Kenneth Mikkelsen Delete the scoop?
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Administrators ALSO need to embrace this thinking. They model and lead. They set the pace. They must be "on board" first.
Should we not describe the teacher of today? We are almost 15% of the way through the Century. What makes us hold on to this thinking?