I have had a shift in paradigm, a fundamental shift in the way I view the world thanks again to BY Yuval Noah Harari. In his book Nexus (2024) he writes: To conclude, information sometimes represents reality, and sometimes doesn’t. But it always connects. This is its fundamental characteristic. Therefore, when examining the role of… Continue reading “Truth” to Connect Us or to Represent Reality?
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My Recommended Books List
Do you have a bit of spare time to indulge in some reading? If you are looking for something to read, I’ve organized my all time favorite book list into various themes and then chose my top 3 per theme (if there were more than three books in the theme of course). Here is my… Continue reading My Recommended Books List
Customize Your Learning: Boost Your Critical Thinking Skills and Writing with AI
ChatGPT promotes critical thinking skills, it doesn’t take them away. It does this because it requires very thoughtful and well-developed input via question prompts and descriptors. ChatGPT will return a good piece of writing but it will have none of your personality, flair, or even purpose unless you know how to work with it. That's… Continue reading Customize Your Learning: Boost Your Critical Thinking Skills and Writing with AI
Great Teachers Merge Their Art with the Science of Learning
It’s critical to blend art and science when teaching. Fully understanding how these two worlds support each other is essential for developing a career in Teaching and Learning, whether in Training or Academia. “Teaching is an art. Improving teaching is a science.” I don’t know the origin of this quote, but I can’t take credit… Continue reading Great Teachers Merge Their Art with the Science of Learning
Is the Process of Critical Thinking or Writing Your Bigger Challenge?
I often work with students who have solid essay writing skills but still get low writing scores. They have mastered the structure of a 100-level university essay but still struggle getting to the minimum word count. Developing critical thinking skills will help overcome this carrier. How does the brain respond when an instructors give topics… Continue reading Is the Process of Critical Thinking or Writing Your Bigger Challenge?
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