Inspiring
Why our Education System is obsolete
This is from a recent article from Forbes commenting on the US education system. Unfortunately there are direct parallels with our own education practices which focus far too much on passing exams rather than equipping children with life skills – … Continue reading
Saving the world; one photo at a time
Diving under the Antarctic ice to get close to the much-feared leopard seal, photographer Paul Nicklen found an extraordinary new friend. Share his funny, passionate stories of the polar wonderlands, illustrated by glorious images of the animals who live on … Continue reading
The power of local eco projects
Another riveting TED talk on the value of local projects – to the bottom line, to the environment, to build skills. http://tinyurl.com/2f5qlf3
Are we educating kids in redundant skills?
Daniel Pink talks about how our education system lags about 20 years behind what industry requires – now we need skills in conceptual thinking and creativity and not routines/standardisation and how to pass tests (particularly multiple choice tests). Listen here.
Simon Cowell as your new HR Director
Love this. … Who wouldn’t want to work somewhere with Jamie Oliver as the canteen manager?
RT @yaniksilver: Must-read blog: http://ping.fm/3cfmY – I’ll be interviewing Andy next Tue on the power of surprise!…