iPads, MakerEd and More in Education

Researchers have found Uranus' cloud tops are made of hydrogen sulfide, the gas principally responsible for the foul smell of rotten eggs.

I’ve explored the science behind what makes kids happier, what type of parenting works best and what makes for joyful families. But what makes children…

"This past week I had the opportunity to present, share and learn while attending the Riding the Wave Conference in Gimli, Manitoba. Some great learning, coupled with a number of wonderful colleagues, set with the beautiful Gimli backdrop made for an awesome few days. It was time well spent.

During one of the sessions I attended facilitated by Brandon educator, Allison Greig, she shared this video entitled, “The Time you Have (in Jellybeans)”.

I love jelly beans. Red and black ones tend to top my list but it is not the allure of candy that spoke to me about this video. Seeing a visual representation of the average lifespan depicted with jelly beans, and witnessing how quickly they vanish once we start counting them out through the lens of how we spend our time is a powerful analogy. Check it out…"