Tag Archives: teaching

Wanna give your kids a head start?

Posted on March 18, 2011 by Karl

Help them play (Slate): “Adults often assume that most learning is the result of teaching and that exploratory, spontaneous learning is unusual. But actually, spontaneous learning is more fundamental. It’s this kind of learning, in fact, that allows kids to … Continue reading →

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Tutoring

Posted on July 10, 2010 by Karl

Lately I’ve been part of a project helping tutor an individual in assisted living, who is disabled, in learning how to navigate the Web and email, with the eventual goal of uploading his music to YouTube. I can’t wait to … Continue reading →

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In order to help people you need to not look down on them

Posted on January 31, 2010 by Karl

Tell me and I’ll forget; show me and I may remember; involve me and I’ll understand.” It’s an old proverb. One worth repeating.

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Quotes from Paul Lockhart’s terrific essay about the state of Mathematics education in America

Posted on July 7, 2009 by Karl

Paul Lockhart’s terrific essay about the state of mathematics education and what should be done: A Mathematician’s Lament (25 page must read PDF): G.H. Hardy’s excellent description: A mathematician, like a painter or poet, is a maker of patterns. If … Continue reading →

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A Flashcards tool

Posted on August 1, 2005 by Karl

jMemorize – Learning made easy (and fun) – A Leitner flashcards tool: jMemorize is a Java application that manages your flashcards by the famous Leitner system and makes memorizing facts not only more efficient but also more fun. It manages … Continue reading →

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What is Logo?

Posted on July 25, 2005 by Karl

My first exposure to programming was Logo in Junior High. I gotta download a copy and see if it is still a relevant teaching tool today. What normally pops into my head when folks ask what is a good language … Continue reading →

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