Changing Education Paradigms

Watch this great video where Sir Ken Robinson discusses through animation the need for Education Reform

21st Century Learning - Different kinds of minds

Temple Grandin herself diagnosed with autism as a child reinforces in this video about the different ways we process information. She talks about how she thinks visually and that which helps her solve problems that neurotypical brains might miss. She mentions about others who are pattern thinkers, verbal thinkers etc., and how they all process information differently. She reiterates that that we all have different ways of thinking, behaving and learning and that educators need to consider a wide variety of strategies while educating children.

Inspiring & enlightening talk by Temple! Please watch the video till the end and consider sharing this talk with everyone you know. Please post your comments below as I would love getting insight!

Change in the Education System

Meet the Press interviewed Education Secretary Arne Duncan, Rev Al Sharpton, and former speaker of the house, Newt Gingrich. They discussed about learning, accountability, Race to the Top, and their bipartisan effort to affect change in our education system.

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Look Ahead to 2019

Microsoft Look Ahead to 2019: video concepts of A Glimpse Ahead, has put together a concept video of what the computers and mobile devices of the future might offer us, with a heavy emphasis on touch control, interaction and modular devices. This video shows its future vision, with a lot of natural user interfaces, mobile technologies, and more which is worth watching!