A fascinating talk treading the path I want to see. Applying the concepts of good games to learning design and teaching in the classroom. Paul is even handed in his discussion presenting what worked and what didn’t but remembering that he must learn and evolve as much as his students. He provides the playground and games but they need to …
The magic that makes the brain learn: Kim Bevill at TEDxCrestmoorParkED
Watch this amazing talk by Kim Bevill as she explains how getting kids moving helps their ability to think, process, and focus; that if we get kids physically fit they will get higher scores. With research behind her Kim shows us that the magic is simply to get them moving.
Rafa and Toni Nadal: What makes it work?
I’m starting a series of posts looking at the impact of coaching. Who better to start with than the current number one player and his coach. Rafael and Toni Nadal. As a long term coaching partnership it seems a good place to start asking the question. What does a coach add? Would Rafa have had as much success without Toni? …
Talking Physical Education
So I’ve always felt at a loss to find people interested in PE because I didn’t follow that path after university. I ended up in software instead but with a burning urge to share what I learnt during my degree. In fact the dream has always been to apply and use what I learnt later on. I just decided to …