Monthly Archives: January 2010
J. D. Salinger Reader
Last night, I heard the sad news that author J. D. Salinger died, aged 91. Many of you will have studied his 1951 book, The Catcher in the Rye, at school. I’m sure the book will still be used in … Continue reading
Your potion is another’s poison
Should you make a public commitment to change in order to motivate yourself? Some people achieve great things by making their intentions public, updating everyone on their progress. Others make a public announcement and everything falls down around them. What’s … Continue reading
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EduLinks: Mistakes, Scepticism, Emotions & Privacy
Welcome to another set of EduLinks. If this isn’t enough, I provide many more (completely different) links via Twitter. You should follow me if you want a more regular dose of linking goodness. Neuromarketing – Some Learn From Mistakes, Others … Continue reading
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Fresher Thoughts
Sorting through some old papers the other day, I came across a whole load of stuff I couldn’t even remember writing. One piece of A4 paper had 17 thoughts/ideas written down from my Fresher year. I’m guessing they’re my own … Continue reading
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Insipration & Creativity: Interview with a winner
Last September, I asked for your opinions to help me as a judge in a creative talent competition. The winning entry was by Romaine Reid, from Ravensbourne College. His video really stood out amongst the competition with its colour and … Continue reading
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