by admin | May 17, 2011 | Blog
It’s May in Kentucky and we are all hoping the rainy season is over. The Ohio River is finally easing back from flood stage. This is the time of year when schools are in testing and my work in schools is coming to a close. I have been doing a lot of writing lately;...
by admin | Jan 4, 2011 | Blog
My work with Flip videos is improving. I got an iPod Touch for Christmas and discovered that I can use it to shoot and edit videos. I am fast becoming one of those people who will be outfitted in an oversized beige canvas jacket with pocket cubbies everywhere to carry...
by admin | Dec 1, 2010 | Blog
Have you ever wondered about the connection between symbol and meaning ? When we think of the written letter, or word, what are we talking about in terms of the human capacity to associate mere symbols with meaning? Let me offer this illustration… Take the letter “S”...
by admin | Sep 17, 2010 | Blog
In my earlier post Why Support the Arts? I noted six points summarized from an article “Willingham: Six Practical Reasons Why Arts Education is Not a Mere Luxury” (Washington Post, November 23, 2009) by cognitive scientist Dan Willingham. Development...
by admin | Jun 18, 2010 | Blog
In my post Why Support the Arts? I noted six points summarized from an article “Willingham: Six Practical Reasons Why Arts Education is Not a Mere Luxury” (Washington Post, November 23, 2009) by cognitive scientist Dan Willingham. Development psychologist Jerry...