Around the World in 30 Days – April 2016
C. M. Rubin’s Global Education Report In the profit-above-all-world of digitization and automation, ethics and the nature of professionalism seem to be in question and under attack from all sides. Will the new robots on the block provide the same expertise and multiple intelligences we expect from human experts? What can be done to preserve and strengthen the quality of our professions and what does this mean for learning that...
The Global Search for Education: Top Global Teacher Bloggers – What’s New On Social?
Our world is interconnected. We no longer live in isolated communities. More than ever before we are part of a global community. The social media innovations making this connectivity easier with each day that passes are also being used to enhance learning. Our Global Teacher Bloggers are pioneers and innovators in fields such as technology integration, mathematics coaching, special needs education, science instruction, and...
All the World’s a Stage
“Whether it’s in Asia, Europe, South America, or Africa, Shakespeare’s plays are happening in geographically diverse territories within their respective traditions and in their native languages–demonstrating that Bill is quite alive and well within this global context.” — Joseph Melillo Throughout 2016, performances, youth workshops, exhibitions, concerts, poetry readings, movies and more around...
The Global Search for Education: In Search of Professional Ethicists – On Becoming a Consummate Professional – Part 3
“In speaking of the achievement of excellence as workers and citizens, we refer to the three E’s: Excellence, Engagement, and Ethics.” — Howard Gardner In the profit-above-all-world of digitization and automation, ethics and the nature of professionalism seem to be in question and under attack from all sides. Will the new robots on the block provide the same expertise and multiple intelligences we expect from...
The Global Search for Education: More Materials for the Arts
“Every day is Earth Day.” — Harriet Taub Materials for the Arts is one of those organizations you look at and say to yourself – it’s so obvious – collect surplus materials from businesses and individuals and redistribute them to nonprofits with ongoing arts programming and schools – why doesn’t every community have a recycling program like this one? Harriet Taub, Executive Director...
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