Tag Archives: Education
Wikipedia and credibility
Wikipedia has set the criteria for “experienced editor” status relatively low (article here) Isn’t that self-defeating? What is the purpose of Wikipedia?
Shattering the arts and science dichotomy
Instead of hiding behind the excuse of being left- or right-brained, maybe you need to begin to amalgamate your conventional notions of each to make personal breakthroughs. This is particularly pertinent in societies that value science and attempt to place … Continue reading
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Touche
How else should we teach students to think critically and decide for themselves? (see report here)
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The Next Literary Frontier?
“That means that a student at a community college or a freelance writer could access the same books as a Harvard professor.” We are, indubitably, in a digital age that threatens to shatter all glass ceilings and challenge mainstream ideals. … Continue reading
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Knowledge and Imagination
“Kids need more than just a good education, they need exposure to the arts – and early.” An education obsessed with the sciences, ignoring the value of the arts, is insufficient. Take it from someone whose words bear a little … Continue reading
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