Tip #632: How the Status Quo Can Curb Learning
“I don’t accept the status quo. I do accept Visa, MasterCard or American Express.” Stephen Colbert “Status quo, you know, is Latin for ‘the mess
“I don’t accept the status quo. I do accept Visa, MasterCard or American Express.” Stephen Colbert “Status quo, you know, is Latin for ‘the mess
“Even in the familiar there can be surprise and wonder.” Tierney Gearon Andra May has identified ten cognitive biases. We have considered the first four biases: Confirmation,
“Fortunately for serious minds, a bias recognized is a bias sterilized.” Benjamin Haydon There is a lot that can interfere with a willingness to learn
“Two quite opposite qualities equally bias our minds- habits and novelty.” Jean de la Bruyere There is a lot that can interfere with a willingness
“Once you get the right image, the details aren’t that important.” Abbie Hoffman According to Cambridge Dictionaries Online, “overview” is defined as “a short description
“Success depends upon previous preparation, and without such preparation there is sure to be failure.” Confucius The first time I tried to make yeast bread
“Words mean more than what is set down on paper. It takes the human voice to infuse them with shades of deeper meaning.” Maya Angelou I
“Dope: Excellent; outstanding.” Many of us realize the importance of actively engaging participants in learning activities. Participatory learner-centered training results in better learning, transfer and
“I did then what I knew how to do. Now that I know better, I do better.” Maya Angelou This Tip is not so much
“Thunder is good, thunder is impressive; but it is lightning that does the work.” Mark Twain Over the years, the term “lecturette” has been used
Dubai, November 17, 2015 I’m sorry that I haven’t written until now. I was exhausted when I left Madison, WI and have been trying to
“Attitudes are more important than facts.” Karl A. Menninger I have just read an interesting article by John Kissinger, titled: “ASK: How Benjamin Bloom Got It
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