Category Archives: effective teaching

(#332) 100 Years of Resilience

Posted on October 2, 2016 by

“Life is not about me, it’s about others.” -Frances Bartlett Kinne- It is 1917 and Oregon beats Pennsylvania (14-0) in the Rose Bowl.  German U-boats stalk international waters. The US Supreme Court upholds the 8-hour workday for railroad workers.  The … Continue reading →

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(#327) Structures for Organization: Implications for Teaching and Training

Posted on August 28, 2016 by

Just because it was tossed, doesn’t mean it was caught. Just because it was talked, doesn’t mean it was taught.   How do you define “learning”? And, what causes it? How much of your schooling exposed you to a stream … Continue reading →

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(#321) The Nudge: Everything Sends A Message

Posted on July 17, 2016 by

We take chances, we fail, we learn, we grow, and we move forward.  Listening to a TED Radio Hour (June 24, 2016 show) piece reminded me of the power of words and self-talk.  The theme of the show was that … Continue reading →

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(#294) Benefits Of Remaining A Continual Learner

Posted on January 10, 2016 by

It can help us fill in gaps between assumptions and realities. A few months ago on this blog I posed the question, “Do we take time to experience what our customer, client, or student is experiencing?” Regardless of your profession or … Continue reading →

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(#265) That’s Not Teaching. That’s Talking!

Posted on June 21, 2015 by

Teaching and learning need to remain inextricably connected. A few weeks ago I had the honor of being placed in the songwriter’s spotlight at the Atlantic Beach (FL) Songwriters’ Night.  I was humbled to get the invitation and once I was … Continue reading →

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(#257) Sunsets and Sunrises

Posted on April 26, 2015 by

“You are where I was. And I am where you will be.” This week represents a major life demarcation for me.  After 33 years of classroom teaching, I will be retiring from my college. I am not retiring, however, from my … Continue reading →

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(242) Reflecting on a Significant Event

Posted on January 11, 2015 by

The power of this reflective practice exercise lies in its ability to help us discover not only what we do but why we do it. Regardless of our calling, we can all point to those critical (or significant) events that … Continue reading →

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