robots or people?

Here is another video from Sir Ken Robinson, discussing in simple terms why our kids are not robotic and should not be educated in a factory.  I know I have posted a few Sir Ken videos over time, however he has a very relevent message for parents and educators alike.  Until there is some system change we need to keep hearing from people like Sir Ken.  You can view a whole range of Sir Ken's presentations here.

10 things educators forget to do... after graduating?

Came across this list yesterday and got me thinking about how relevent it might be in my experience of the NZ context.  I have made some changes, in italics.  Is there something missing or doesn't ring true for you?

1. Read academic journals.  | Professional reading, does not need to be just academic journals, should be books from other sectors too.
2. Greet students at the door.  |  Talk to every child in your class/school every day.
3. Write about their lessons – what went well/badly. | Reflection, reflection, reflection very impt.
4. Mess about with technology for the sake of it. | Need I say more
5. Rearrange their classroom regularly. | ??
6. Phone parents/guardians for positive reasons. | A often under utilised yet powerful tool.
7. Active learning – role-play, etc. | Done well in NZ schools, always room for doing it better.
8. Observe good practice elsewhere. | Or even within same school, observe expert practitioners
9. Maintain a professional development folder. | Plenty of Web 2.0 options for this.
10. Ask for help and mentoring | absolutely

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