Monday, June 16, 2014

Chapter 4 Quotes and Videos



Jeff Bliss, being ejected from class.

‘To bring quality content and experiences to enrich the lives of my students in the classroom and beyond’.

Is it the educational system that grinds the enthusiasm out of our teachers?

It’s surprising how often formalised learning lacks clear purpose:

By sharing what he has learned, it is more likely that others will do the same and that he will benefit in the future

Learning isn’t nurtured – it’s ‘delivered’.

but to accept that, however frustrating it might be for those who are accountable for results, learning is ultimately an act of self-determination.


No one can be ‘made’ to learn anything: for knowledge and understanding to stick, we have to have learner intent.

‘in the flow’ – unaware of time passing). Learning without engagement is likely to be superficial, temporary. Engaged learning has depth and ‘stickiness’.

70: 20: 10 learning ratio at play: 70 percent of learning is gained on the job, through experience; 20 percent is gained through coaching or mentoring; 10 percent is through formal, structured courses.

When asked ‘How do you prefer to learn?’ Most students choose ‘from friends/ family’ first, followed by ‘the internet’, followed by ‘my teacher’.

How we think we learn

how giving away your intellectual assets can restore a failing company to its former greatness and how schools can propel college and employment statistics off the charts by encouraging students to co-design their learning.

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