It is a common agreement educator’ in the public school system should be paid more than they currently are. We can see many online discussions conveying low wages given to those instructors providing education and knowledge to our youth, in conjunction with larger classes, with few resources. It begs the question, how much does the…
I want to preface this podcast episode to convey this is in no way a derogatory indication to the students. This episode will be different in two main ways. I am videoing this episode, to allow the content to be applied on differing platforms. Additionally, I am approaching the subject involving America’s education system initially…
In my pursuit of building a second brain, I came across the original (or known oldest) method, the Zettelkasten Method. Zettelkasten Method Origin The German word ‘Zettelkasten’ means ‘slip box’, created by Niklas Luhmann. Technically ‘zettel’ means slip and ‘kasten’ meaning box. The scholar used slips of paper in a box while utilizing this method…
Recently had a dream, and oddly it involved critical thinking skills along with critical thinking questions. I was in a classroom and posed a question to the class and teacher. The scenario involved individual choices, due to the class discussing ramifications on choice. One student became ill due to an action involving poor choices. I…
Since critical thinking is a mindset, you must always step back, and re-center. Once you remove emotion away from the situation, you can follow this exercise toward Critical Thinking. The following questions should be asked after we step back and remove our emotional bond. Who said it? What did they say? Where did they say…
I provide how I created a Windows Batch File to automate moving files form my desktop to specific folders.
I came across a show on HGTV titled ‘Hot Mess House’ commenting on a term, Clutterbuck. Thus far, I have only been able to see four episodes. Any type of organizing shows, tips, methods intrigue me. I was thinking this was no different. However, what was different, after looking her up is the free quiz…
It is estimated that 67% of fourth-grade students do not read proficiently at their grade level. Only one-third of high school seniors are considered proficient readers, and only 4% of seniors reached the highest level of advanced proficiency in reading on a recent test. In fact, only 39% of teacher preparation programs across the nation…
There is a consistent dumbing down in America. I pulled this 1895 test, where the students were expected to pass. When you compare this expectation to the current, it is high contrast. This also relates to my article Decline Reading Proficiency Continues for Kids. Below I have the 8th-grade final test paper, which each student…
Another term for Rumination is ‘Chewing the Cud.’ It is when someone deeply considers a thought about something. Normally the focus is on past events. A preoccupation with past failures. These could be mistakes, actions taken or missed, perhaps even lost opportunities. It’s unhealthy obsessive thinking. This is also considered a symptom of depression. Not surprisingly,…
