Re-thinking learning for the 21st Century
Written by Miriam John
“I am a part of all that I have met…” Tennyson I read something recently that really resonated with me, that the source of frustration can usually be traced back to unmet expectations. I wish I could tell you where I read it but I do not remember. It was somewhere on the Web, … Continue reading “This is not the end…”
Written by Miriam John
It has been awhile since our last F2F but it was good to have time to talk with my fellow C21-ers and to participate in all of the engaging sessions our fearless leaders have prepared for us. I always feel empowered after a Face 2 Face! Hearing what others are working on inspires me and having their … Continue reading “A dream is a wish your heart makes…”
Written by Miriam John
I’ve been working on my next blog post for awhile now but I got a bit stuck. It’s coming though! In the meantime, I found this, and I liked it, and I wanted to share it…stay tuned…
Written by Miriam John
“Teaching, in its truest form, is simply inspiring other people to inspire each other, and to learn and grow together. It is about connection…” –Mary Tarashuk I keep thinking about why I do what I do. I believe that relationship and connection are the most important parts of teaching, and I want to be the … Continue reading “My Life as a Hamster”
Written by Miriam John
I’ve just finished cooking Guancetti di Manzo, a dish of beef braised in red wine. As I was preparing it, I tried to practice mindfulness, focusing my attention and bringing it back to the task at hand each time I found my mind wandering far and wide. I was moderately successful at noticing the orange of … Continue reading “Cooking up an idea…”
Written by Miriam John
My ideas of what should be happening in my classroom in the first five minutes of class…. quickly deteriorate into some very bad ideas…candy for everyone!