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I’m quickly coming to the realisation that darwins description of evolution does not just apply to the natural world of eco systems but to the man made world too. So much so that it turns out I’ve written that evolution is among us before. ENERGY FLOW Every aspect of human life seems to reflect and embody evolution. I see this in financial …
This phrase has defined my life because I have always noticed that those who succeed think differently than those who don’t. It has been a clear pattern I notice in those top in their profession too in that the way they think gets them to the top. In the making of an expert I see a wonderful example of how experts are …
In my experience of learning I so often find that there are so few opportunities to lead and mentor. For the stronger students to help the less able. I always noticed that every student had at least one class in which they excelled. In that class they were confident and happy. I don’t feel our system does much to help …
To explain the things happening around us I like to learn from history. I feel so many lessons of past ages can still be applied today and tomorrow if you yake the time to apply them properly. What older lesson is there than that of evolution. It’s always applied to the context of biology and how we have arrived at …
There’s a huge debate right now about whether video games can be used for teaching. As usual the powers that be just completely miss the point. They ask the question, what value does it add? As a digital native who’s played video games since he was five I think I’ve learnt more from videos than just about anything else so …
I just realised why I love to teach everyone what I know and give away all my secrets. When people consider who is the greatest in any sport. Rod laver or Roger Federer in tennis for example. It’s a common phrase to say that you can only beat what’s in front of you. Since each sport has improved immeasurably over …
Working at a university is, for me, a dream. Don’t get me wrong. The places I’ve worked before have been great but I’m a born learner and I love teaching when I get the chance. To be clear about it my degree and a levels centre around education, physical education but education all the same. So I spend my days …
Ok, now I’ve got your attention I want to introduce you to an interesting approach advocated by Jose Bowen, a dean as Southern Methodist University in Dallas. He’s advocating a different use of technology in learning and teaching by taking the technology out of the classroom and using it to help students prepare for lessons. Lessons themselves are then places of …
I just had a realisation on the walk to work that I just had to write down. It suddenly hit me that there is an interesting parallel between the role of DNA in our bodies and the knowledge and experience we share in our communities. DNA is essentially a massive encyclopaedia of knowledge about the building blocks of human life. …
Another excellent example of someone just asking ‘what’s the worst that could happen?’ and just doing what they feel is right. I just love being inspired and I like to share things that inspire me.
Wow. I just saw a video that covers all I talk about and believe. Just do it. If it’s not possible then you won’t do it but you’ll never regret trying. I found out about it at http://gymnasticbodies.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=11&t=2374#p15215 which has a good background and discussion. The video is below
I see a lot of discussions in an educational context about how best to design and develop systems to help people learn. My view is that any discussion on learning and teaching should, I feel, focus on the concepts of learning and teaching, students and teachers, learners and educators. These are human things, not technological. The emphasis should always be …
All parents want their kids to succeed and most agree the best route is through education and passing exams. The question is, what is a good education and what is the best preparation for exams. I think sport itself is one of the best forms of education out there and in terms of preparing you to not just pass exams …
I love sports science and physical education. I have a degree and A level in it and enjoyed every minute. I wish though that the discipline would receive more respect than it currently does. In societies focus on material wealth the title of sports or physical makes people think that all you do is run around all day and blow a whistle …
Yes I believe you really do need to warm up your brain if you want to get the best out of it. In the process of writing a previous article about performing well when it counts I hit upon a way of explaining several theories I’ve yet to put to paper. Ok the basic concept I have about your brain needing to …
Have you ever met some one who doesn’t look like much but can whoop your arse? You know, that guy with the pot belly, doesn’t look like he’s exercised since 1965 and you picture him at home with the remote control slowly becoming part of his hand cos he’s always watching tv. Yet this guy just has your number when …
A while ago an article really inspired me because it explained very clearly why people who do well at sports often practice in a very deliberate and patient way. Something which I’m not the best at. The trouble is I didn’t have this blog to record it and I couldn’t find any note about it. Anyway I finally found it …
t’s all well and good being fit enough to last a match or fast enough to reach a ball but how often have you considered how quickly you react in the first place. By this I mean how long does it take from you seeing your opponent do something to the time you get your body moving in response. For …
I just had to write about this presentation I just watched by Jeff Hawkins founder of Palm computing on how our response to failure is key to learning how to succeed. The presentation is focusing primarily on business but to be honest I just feel it applies to life. I was lucky that in certain areas of my life, particularly …
I just came across this way to explain why repetition is such an important part of learning. Let me know if this is helpful. I was the kid at school that always knew the answer to the teachers question. That’s not me bragging it’s when I first learned the value of repetition. I’d learnt this from my parents I think, …