Students growing up in the information age learn, think and interact differently than generations before.  The MindShift article,  "The Importance of Teaching Mindfulness," provides insight into the neurology of media addiction.

"Our colossal consuming habits are not only crowding out essential neurological downtime, but they’re creating a chemical addiction that has interest in little else. When we consume media— from watching TV to surfing the Net, and from playing videogames to…

The modern world is in a state of constant change.  Technology is exponentially accelerating and changing they way we live our lives.  Education is the quickest path to achieving success in business, as well as the academic world.  While online enrichment programs are breaking down barriers to professional development, many professions feel disconnected and isolated from others in the online environment.  Our facilitators aim to address this issue by aiding in the creation of dynamic…

I coined a phrase on Wikipedia, Diaskagogy di•as•ka•go•gy [dee-es-kuh-goh-jee], referring to preschool education, then someone created a page for discussion on facebook with over 700 likes. I am inviting discussion on this blog as well as the other two locations.

I. Successful Teaching Experience

A. Lesson Plans, warm-ups, and student work from 6th Grade Geography unit taught at Lufkin Road Middle School. This relates to Geography Content Standard I on the Michigan Standards For Middle Grades Social Studies: All students will describe, compare, and explain the locations and characteristics ofplaces, cultures, and settlements. (…