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Growth Mindset workshop with Carol Dweck

Posted on August 29, 2016 by corney

Negative stereotypes, deficient thinking, ‘Can’t do this coz I’m dumb’… This type of attitude is not new in schooling but I discovered a new term for it a few years again when I first came across the concept of Growth … Continue reading →

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Tony Ryan – Agents of Change

Posted on October 19, 2011 by corney

Well, where to start – maybe with the abstract for the presentation: “Some people just seem to change the world. They consistently make it a more sustainable and inspiring place for the rest of us.  For the sake of this … Continue reading →

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Dr Jack Bacon

Posted on October 19, 2011 by corney

Here’s the blurb on Dr Jack who was the opening Keynote for the 2011 ULearn conference in Rotorua: Jack is one of the most requested speakers in the world for topics concerning technology and the factors that shape human society. … Continue reading →

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Life, the universe and everything

Posted on December 6, 2010 by corney

Andy Fletcher is a teacher who spends most of his time know giving workshops to international schools based around Theory of Knowledge themes. Today, he was presenting a one day workshop for TOK students from a couple of Shanghai international … Continue reading →

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TOK Cast

Posted on November 5, 2010 by corney

Teaching Y12 TOK is a great challenge for me this year – it seems to be a course with no definites – only questions (goes well with this web site then…).  One great resource I’ve just come across is TOK … Continue reading →

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