Re-thinking learning for the 21st Century
Written by Kelly Carlson
Last week I was in my favourite place on earth, Chapters, and I came across a book that brought back not-so-pleasant memories of where I was just a few short years ago. It’s called “The Brain Fog Fix” and the tag-line says “Reclaim your focus, memory, and joy in just 3 weeks.” I am happy […]
Written by Kelly Carlson
Have you ever watched a hamster running on a wheel? He just runs and runs, but eventually he gets tired and hops off for a rest. I feel sometimes that in our culture of busyness, we are like those hamsters, vision focused forward to what is coming, blinded to what is going on around us. Only, […]
Written by Kelly Carlson
Have you ever looked back on the day, the week, or even the last month and asked, “Where did the time go?” I feel so busy all the time and yet if asked, I would be hard-pressed to tell you exactly where my time went. I set goals at the beginning of the week, feeling optimistic about […]
Written by Kelly Carlson
A month ago I left the first Face to Face session with Cohort 21 feeling motivated, energized, creative and looking forward to the second Face to Face. But when I walked in on Saturday, I felt quiet and somber, and there was a strange pit in my stomach. Not only was the project I had […]
Written by Kelly Carlson
Hitting 40 two years ago set off a chain reaction of growth and reflection that is taking me to unknown places. I’m not even sure yet where I’m heading, and I strive daily to remain OK with the not knowing. As an educator, I’m the one at the front of the room, the expert […]