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51 weeks ago from Career Rocketeer, Entry-Level Young Professionals, Professional Development and Online Higher Education Professionals2 more
Austin Frogge
So why aren’t students involved in the education reform process? The input of the most important stakeholder is almost always left out; it baffles me. Anyone ever feel the same way? I recently co-founded a venture to better understand what students want to see out of their education system, what they want improved. Take a look at the site and let me know what you think. It will be evolving as we get more input into what the students want it to be. www.CrayonstoDiplomas.com. Look forward to it!
68 weeks ago from Online Higher Education Professionals and Education Conversations
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Andrew Hill:
Edward, the point about Langdon is that IQ is only one piece of the puzzle and you only need to be smart enough. If all you think of intelligence ...MoreEdward, the point about Langdon is that IQ is only one piece of the puzzle and you only need to be smart enough. If all you think of intelligence is IQ, how about the ants? I think that was mentioned in outliers, if not its also mentioned in every basic psych course taught anywhere.
Outliers was a good book. I would be extremely cautious to use it as logic in life though. Looking back on history you can always find correlations that seem logical in retrospect. Certain points in history have certain opportunities and if you're at the right time you can catch them and if you're not you can't. With that said, you are in charge of your own destiny.
The 10,000 hour rule is extremely relevent because that is related to playing the game the normal way. Examples such as Tim Ferriss prove that if you play the game intelligently with enough effort and spin it on it's head, it doesn't matter what everyone says is to be truth, you make your own truth.
There are point that there are circumstances beyond one's control that contribute is true, but they do not control success or failure. There are two different perspectives in life. Life isn't fair so I'm going to complain and say that is the reason I can't get ahead, or life isn't fair so I'm going to make the world my oyster, take no excuses for failure, and keep going.
As far as mars, my bet is 20-30 years down the road will be some of the first human one way trips. I doubt the US will be the ones doing this though (due to ethics and morals and human rights); most likely the Chinese.
67 weeks ago
Outliers was a good book. I would be extremely cautious to use it as logic in life though. Looking back on history you can always find correlations that seem logical in retrospect. Certain points in history have certain opportunities and if you're at the right time you can catch them and if you're not you can't. With that said, you are in charge of your own destiny.
The 10,000 hour rule is extremely relevent because that is related to playing the game the normal way. Examples such as Tim Ferriss prove that if you play the game intelligently with enough effort and spin it on it's head, it doesn't matter what everyone says is to be truth, you make your own truth.
There are point that there are circumstances beyond one's control that contribute is true, but they do not control success or failure. There are two different perspectives in life. Life isn't fair so I'm going to complain and say that is the reason I can't get ahead, or life isn't fair so I'm going to make the world my oyster, take no excuses for failure, and keep going.
As far as mars, my bet is 20-30 years down the road will be some of the first human one way trips. I doubt the US will be the ones doing this though (due to ethics and morals and human rights); most likely the Chinese.
67 weeks ago
Edward Antrobus:
Andrew, I agree about IQ and only needing enough. I brought up Langan just because it's an interesting example of how easy it is to fail, ...MoreAndrew, I agree about IQ and only needing enough. I brought up Langan just because it's an interesting example of how easy it is to fail, especially with the Byzantine educational system. You navigated it and faced adversity, and that's awesome. But for every one of you, I'm sure there are 10 who were in the same position but didn't succeed.
Sure you can succeed or fail regardless of the deal of the proverbial cards, but. going back to Ty's point, WILL isn't always enough. Intelligence isn't always enough. Opportunity isn't always enough. In fact, I'd say that a single quality is rarely enough for success, it takes a combination.
I will admit that I dislike Ferriss. He and I have different sets of ethics. I believe that the way that he competes in MMA competitions is cheating, contrary to the spirit of the rules.
So, do you think I should learn Chinese?
67 weeks ago
Sure you can succeed or fail regardless of the deal of the proverbial cards, but. going back to Ty's point, WILL isn't always enough. Intelligence isn't always enough. Opportunity isn't always enough. In fact, I'd say that a single quality is rarely enough for success, it takes a combination.
I will admit that I dislike Ferriss. He and I have different sets of ethics. I believe that the way that he competes in MMA competitions is cheating, contrary to the spirit of the rules.
So, do you think I should learn Chinese?
67 weeks ago
Austin Frogge
So why aren’t students involved in the education reform process? The input of the most important stakeholder is almost always left out; it baffles me. Anyone ever feel the same way? I recently co-founded a venture to better understand what students want to see out of their education system, what they want improved. Take a look at the site and let me know what you think. It will be evolving as we get more input into what the students want it to be. www.CrayonstoDiplomas.com. Look forward to it!
68 weeks ago from Education Conversations and Online Higher Education Professionals
Austin Frogge:
Tatiana -
This is an interesting point. Is there possibly a tipping point, though with US students? I think the increases in the UK were much more ...MoreTatiana -
This is an interesting point. Is there possibly a tipping point, though with US students? I think the increases in the UK were much more immense than our incremental increases in the states. Complacency is definitely rampant but is that due to the students or the system? I have my own theories : ) but I love hearing others.
67 weeks ago
This is an interesting point. Is there possibly a tipping point, though with US students? I think the increases in the UK were much more ...MoreTatiana -
This is an interesting point. Is there possibly a tipping point, though with US students? I think the increases in the UK were much more immense than our incremental increases in the states. Complacency is definitely rampant but is that due to the students or the system? I have my own theories : ) but I love hearing others.
67 weeks ago
Tatiana Christian:
@Austin: I honestly don't believe that there can be a tipping point because a tipping point implies boundaries and a firm understanding of what ...More@Austin: I honestly don't believe that there can be a tipping point because a tipping point implies boundaries and a firm understanding of what you will and will not tolerate. And honestly, I feel that Americans are really bad at establishing boundaries (ie: the federal government is continuously enacting laws that limit personal freedoms on specific demographics like anti-abortion regulations target women and low-income families). But people either don't know or don't care enough to really fight back. And that's how I feel about college. It's a sheep mentality - my friend graduated with 50,000 in loan debt from his ivy league school, and he's doing okay! There's also the issue of "dream stories" which are anecdotes of genius/super talented high school students getting full scholarships, or getting accepted into a prestigious program for next to nothing which isn't a reality for a lot of high school and college students. The reality is that you go to school, pay or get left behind; a lot of people don't believe in "dream stories" because they only seem to happen to a chosen few.
67 weeks ago
67 weeks ago
Veronica
Is it appropriate to ask you current employer if they have contacts that can help you get another job? Right now, I'm working in higher education and like my current position, but it is part time. My boss; I know he has other possible contacts in the higher ed world that could know of positions that are or will become available. Any thoughts?
Will Deyamport, III, MSEd
I just started a new group on Brazen. The name: Social Media for Education. I invite all of you to join. I look forward to the dialogue.
Will Deyamport, III, MSEd:
The Link: MoreThe Link: http://www.brazencareerist.com/network/social-media-for-education
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98 weeks ago
Sean Cook
I introduced a new segment today on my Higher Ed Life & Careers Show on BlogTalkRadio. In the segments, titled Accidentally on Purpose, fellow Life Purpose Coach Monica Moody & I talk about putting passion, purpose & presence to work in your life & career. Please listen at http://ht.ly/1LjgT & comment at ignitepurposenow.com/blog on this week's topic, or by phone to 706-352-9467. (352-WINS) Topic: What does purpose mean to you? And how do you apply that in your career?
105 weeks ago from Online Higher Education Professionals and Blogging Ideas
I'd love to get some feedback from you all on my recently-launched blog - http://www.thevirtualcounselor.blogspot.com.
My company has an incredible elearning software platform that is customizable (i.e. for a classroom). Check it out: www.nibipedia.com
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Thxs Frank! Nibipedia.com is the free site, you can purchase a license and create room just for your class and add your own content.
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