by ALC Staff | Nov 4, 2013 | Education Systems, Improving Team Work, Information Management, OnLIne Education, Open Course Ware, Parenting
I have been either a student or a teacher for most of my life. The traditional teaching model is for the teacher to stand in front of the class and work their way though a “curriculum.” And in most cases, I find it mind-numbingly boring for both the... by ALC Staff | Sep 7, 2013 | Decision Making, Education Systems, OnLIne Education
Forbes | By Steven KotlerPosted: 09/06/2013 3:46 pm EDT In the middle of the economic meltdown that was 2007-2009, James Marshall Reillynoticed a particular new breed of high-minded entrepreneur who, well, didn’t seem to be melting. It was peculiar all right. Not... by ALC Staff | Jun 20, 2013 | Education Systems, Information Management, Leadership
First things first: Confidence is not bravado, or swagger, or an overt pretense of bravery. Confidence is not some bold or brash air of self-belief directed at others. Confidence is quiet: It’s a natural expression of ability, expertise, and self-regard. 1. They take... by ALC Staff | Jun 11, 2013 | Education Systems, Information Management
Howard Gardner initially formulated a list of seven intelligences. His listing was provisional. The first two have been typically valued in schools; the next three are usually associated with the arts; and the final two are what Howard Gardner called ‘personal... by ALC Staff | May 29, 2013 | Decision Making, Improving Team Work, Leadership
In a Review of Phil Jackson’s new book, Eleven Rings (for the 11 championship rings won by Jackson), Dave Logan says, “Jackson was successful because he turned the teams he coached into learning communities.” They were learning communities because...