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The Biggest Myth In Education – You are not a visual learner — learning styles are a stubborn myth. @veritasium @juanbenet @SamLutfi @googlesearchc
Bullying with ‘the science’ is the opposite of real science. This deals with the media touting flawed studies. Note: It’s from the conservative New York Post. Decide for yourself if you agree. If you disagree, let me know. @RichLowry @nypost
The Better Boarding Method Airlines Won’t Use – This is a good problem for students from middle school on up. I think it would also be a good group problem to solve prior to watching the video. Be sure to start the video at the beginning. @cgpgrey
Social Media/Artificial Intelligence
Muay Thai trainer shocked as Apple Watch calls cops during an intense workout. If you have a newish iPhone or Apple Watch like I do be sure to pay attention if it takes a sudden hit. @newscomauHQ @AlleyneJamie
Learning
I’m a food scientist — you’re making these seven dangerous cooking mistakes. Cooking is a piece of cake — unless you don’t know how to handle food safely. @brookenkato @NYPOST
Leadership/Parenting
Project-based learning can make students anxious (and that’s not always a bad thing). Educators who invest in project-based learning (PBL) say the benefits are obvious: real-world relevance and a sense of purpose lead to higher classroom engagement and better knowledge retention among students. @NimahGobir @MindShiftKQED
Inspirational/Funny Tweets
@Gapingvoid
Humor, Music, Cool Stuff
Alaska man can see the Northern Lights from his doorstep. THis video is only thirty seconds, but it’s amazing. @Vincent_Ledvina @UAFGI @nypost
Fear Of The Dark – Iron Maiden – Violin & Guitar – Golden Salt – This starts out a bit slow, but the crank it up soon. You don’t have to be and Iron Maiden fan to like this. @goldensaltduo
Recent Book Summaries & My Podcasts
How to Raise Kids Who Aren’t Assholes: Science-Based Strategies for Better Parenting from Tots to Teens by Melinda Wenner Moyer
Critical Issues in Democratic Schooling: Curriculum, Teaching, and Socio-Political Realities by Kenneth Teitelbaum
Can You Learn to Be Lucky? Why Some People Seem to Win More Often Than Others by Karla Staff
My Post-Pandemic Teaching and Learning Observations by Dr. Doug Green Times 10 Publications
The Power of Regret: How Looking Backward Moves Us Forward by Daniel Pink
Limitless Mind: Learn, Lead, and Live Without Barriers by Jo Boaler
180 Moving Forward past the Pandemic with Dr. Doug Green – On October 4, 2021, I was Kim Mattina’s guest on her weekly show. Please join us for a discussion on what we can gain from our pandemic experiences as educators.
The Future of Smart: How Our Education System Needs to Change to Help All Young People Thrive by Ulcca Joshi Hansen
Noise: A Flaw In Human Judgement by Daniel Kahneman, Oliver Sibony, & Cass Sunstein
Listen to Dr. Doug on the “Cup of Joe” podcast. I recorded it last week. On it, I talk about the many good things I have seen in schools doing hybrid teaching. @PodcastCupOfJoe @DrDougGreen @BrainAwakes
Back to School COVID Myths – by Dr Doug Green @mssackstein
This is my podcast on the Jabbedu Network. Please consider listening and buying my book Teaching Isn’t Rocket Science, It’s Way More Complex. Here’s a free executive summary. @jabbedu @DrDougGreen
Boys and Sex: Young Men on Hookups, Love, Porn, Consent, and Navigating the New Masculinity by Peggy Orenstein
Emotional Intelligence 2.0 by Travis Bradberry & Jean Greaves (the book can be found here.
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