PEACEFUL IN THE FACE OF CHAOS

The peace that we’re looking for is not peace that crumbles as soon as there is difficulty or chaos. Whether we’re seeking inner peace or global peace or a combination of the two, the way to experience it is to build on the foundation of unconditional openness to all that arises. Peace isn’t an experience free of challenges, free of rough and smooth, it’s an experience that’s expansive enough to include all that arises without feeling threatened.

Pema Chödrön

St. Anthony Today

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Makerspace Today at lunchtime

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How do you bring about change in schools? Give teachers the tools to make the change – it is a human, not technical process – here is an article that explains a bit about the process – but remember, it’s all about people.

Paul

Five Steps for Implementing a Successful 1:1 Environment

Have you ever wondered what it really means to transform your district, school, or classroom to a 1:1 environment? It is a term we hear a lot about, but not all can see it or experience it. With the takeoff of the iPad and its successor, the iPad 2, the education world is abuzz with the idea of moving towards a 1:1 environment. But is it practical? For some, it is a dream, a wish; for others, it is slowly becoming a reality. So what does a 1:1 environment look like? How will the students and teachers react? Is it the right direction to go?

Step 1: Define the Goals of your 1:1 Program

A 1:1 environment should be the goal of every learning institution; however, this is not about devices, it’s about access. I imagine every school superintendent, principal, and teacher would agree that it is in their best interest to provide their students with the best access to the most current, scholarly information available. There is no doubt that this idea is embedded in every school’s mission statement. So let’s dig a little into the question of what a 1:1 environment looks like.

more later

Have a great day!!

Paul