Is the move to using tech impacting creativity in our children? In our efforts to be perfect are we getting so rigid and structured that creativity goes by the wayside? Kyung Hee Kim, a professor of creativity and innovation at the College of William & Mary, has conducted extensive research indicating a significant decline in creativity among school-aged children in the United States since the early 1990s. Her analysis of over 300,000 creativity test scores—primarily from the Torrance Tests of Creative Thinking (TTCT)—reveals that children have become less emotionally expressive, less imaginative, less humorous, and less capable of elaborating on ideas. The most pronounced drops … [Read more...]
Rhythmic Reads: How Music Shapes Lifelong Learners
Today we bring you an article form a guest author: Emily Graham. Emily Graham is the creator of Mighty Moms (mightymoms.net). She believes being a mom is one of the hardest jobs around and wanted to create a support system for moms from all walks of life. On her site, she offers a wide range of info tailored for busy moms — from how to reduce stress to creative ways to spend time together as a family. Rhythmic Reads: How Music Shapes Lifelong Learners In an era dominated by digital screens and boundless distractions, the potential of music emerges as a beacon for cultivating literacy among young learners. Music isn’t just a fun pastime – it can also take a child’s learning … [Read more...]
Forrest Gump would have failed the Common Core test
Sometimes the simplest way is the best way. Forrest Gump would not have done well on the Common Core tests but he would still have been right. The day finally arrives: Forrest Gump dies and goes to heaven. He is met at the Pearly Gates by St. Peter himself. The gates are closed however, as Forrest approaches the gatekeeper. St. Peter says, “Well Forrest, it’s certainly good to see you. We have heard a lot about you. I must inform you that the place is filling up fast, and we’ve been administering an entrance examination for everyone. The tests are fairly short, but you need to pass before you can get into Heaven.” Forrest responds “It shore is good to be … [Read more...]
Do they teach things like this in school?
Creativity and problem solving are skills needed in today's world. Is the education experience we are delivering what is needed? Give this video clip a watch (and listen) and then let us know what you think.....enjoy "Clips"................... … [Read more...]
Mishmash of odds and ends
I've been gathering a bunch of items/topics that have accumulated to the point that it's time to move them to the "live" page. So, without further ado here they are: __________________________________________________ Yet another Ed Reform That Doesn’t Work AIR Experts Develop School Discipline Planning Guide for Educators Feds spend $2.5M on mindfulness intervention for kindergarteners Lawsuit to Stop Common Core On Air News Read for November 13, 2015 Standardization isn’t Just Killing Students’ Creativity - It’s Killing Their Love of Creativity Gates impact on Washington teachers and schools Oregon teachers despise the Smarter Balanced tests, survey says … [Read more...]
Critical Thinking or Creative Thinking – Which does Common Core support?
https://vigornotrigor.wordpress.com/2014/08/26/critical-thinking-vs-creative-thinking/ Give this a read and let me know what you think....do you agree? … [Read more...]