Some weeks ago an article was published called "Culture Change for Learning." The opening paragraph suggests that "the academy lacks a serious culture of teaching and learning." Well, yes, and the problem is systemic and cultural. A book I've been …
$100 for anyone who can name a store product not “touched” by oil
One of the class periods in my History of Creativity course at BYU focuses on the technology of oil. I do the following activity with the students: In 3 minutes write down all of the products that you could buy at a store Now, circle any product …
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Nightside Project on KSL
Some evenings find me driving: Perhaps I'm returning home from teaching an evening class at BYU or perhaps I'm just out running errands. But I'm always entertained and laughing out loud when I listen to Alex and Ethan on KSL's Nightside Project …
Recommended Magazines for Life-Long Learning
I teach at Brigham Young University. One of the skills I hope to help learners develop is life-long learning. Indeed, no other skill is more important than learning how to learn. One of the ways that I try to remain a life-long learner is by …
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Indian Food. Gotta love it!
I sometimes quip that I was born in the wrong country. I absolutely love Indian food. It is my comfort food (along with pizza!). Chicken Tikka Masala with a Mango Lasso will do the trick! A great place to catch a Indian lunch buffet in Provo is …
Rollins Center for Entrepreneurship & Technology
A few weeks ago I attended a symposium at BYU put on by the Rollins Center for Entrepreneurship & Technology. Jeff Dyer, author of "The Innovator's DNA" (co-authors are Hal Gregerson and Clayton Christensen), gave a great presentation about how …
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