by Dwane | Aug 4, 2014 | Education, Motivation, The Future
As a teacher, there are certain things I am should not say. Here is a big one: “I hate tests and quizzes.” I should not say stuff like that. I am a teacher. Still, it’s true. I hate them. I hate them for one massive reason. Tests and quizzes...
by Dwane | Aug 1, 2014 | Ebook, Education, Latin, Motivation
I need some help. We are often reminded that kids today don’t read as much as they once did. I don’t know if that is true or not. I do know they have more distractions today than they once did. I am working on a short, attention grabbing, engaging...
by Dwane | Jul 30, 2014 | Education, Motivation, The Future
I grew up with a very negative worldview. The world is getting increasingly worse, crime is on the rise, totalitarianism is around the corner, et cetera, et cetera. I am not angry with my parents. They did the best they could. I do get annoyed at the doomsayers who...
by Dwane | Jul 29, 2014 | Education, English, Motivation, Vocabulary
“Words matter. They help us define meaning. We think with words. We learn with words. Words are the fundamental tools we use for communicating. If we use them well, we can cut, and shape, and polish our ideas precisely, and beautifully. If we use them...
by Dwane | Jul 29, 2014 | Education, German, Greek, Italian, Latin, Motivation
Ten things you can do to get smarter everyday by Jessica Stillman You might be under the impression that intelligence is a fixed quantity that is set when you are young and unchanging thereafter. But research shows that, if so, you’re wrong. How we approach...
