Re-thinking learning for the 21st Century
Written by Allison Harding
A Positive Vision for Positive Action After choosing to focus on flourishing for my Cohort 21 Action Plan, I decided to pursue this same topic in a graduate course that I began at the end of January. I devoted a fair bit of time during the month of February to research. I set out to … Continue reading “In the Words of the Dalai Lama…”
Written by Allison Harding
After an inspiring day and some very insightful conversations with Cohort 21ers at the MaRS Discovery District this past Friday, I walked away with exciting ideas about the various forms my action plan might take. For the rest of the weekend, my brain was abuzz with potential action plan prototypes (thanks to @lesmcbeth‘s wicked discussion on design thinking). Finally, … Continue reading “The Pursuit of Flourishing”
Written by Allison Harding
The Christmas season always presents a bit of a dichotomy. Musical Christmas classics that are on repeat tell us it is the “hap- happiest season of all.” Yet, the chaotic flurry of stressed, impatient shoppers in malls and grocery stores leading up to December 25th (and shortly thereafter), suggests otherwise. This Christmas – after being sent … Continue reading “The Happiest Season of All”
