Category Archives: GEDI Spring 2013

July 2, 2013
5:59 pm
by: Cat Cowan

Valuing Education

Discussions about funding as well as the question “is education a right or privilege” got me thinking; how do we value education? When we talk about how much something is valued, we want to quantify “value” and the easiest way … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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May 14, 2013
7:49 pm
by: Cat Cowan

Reflections on Blogging

Blogging about blogging…meta reflection seems appropriate for the end of the semester. It’s not that there aren’t a bunch of other topics I could blog about.  I actually have a list of thoughts I wanted to compose posts about on … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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May 6, 2013
2:46 pm
by: Cat Cowan

PBL effects on careers?

I have a question that I could use some help with.  Does anyone know of research papers or published evidence that students from learner-centered and PBL based educational systems perform better in the job market? This question is a result … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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April 30, 2013
5:08 pm
by: lauriembianchi

the Life of Pie

I totally out did myself once again on a strawberry rhubarb pie.  If I do say so myself, I make ridiculously delicious pies.  Which has nothing to do with pedagogy really except that something occurred to me as I was … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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April 23, 2013
12:00 pm
by: Ivette Valenzuela

Multitasking- It is hard to be a Woman!!

  I really enjoyed the multitasking exercise that we did in our GEDI class; it helped me to realized  about the difference between mental and physical multitasking, the former does not improve our performance ( I thought it did) , and the latter is sort of automatic and mechanical ,something that  we (women) are used […] Continue reading →

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April 12, 2013
5:49 pm
by: lauriembianchi

Leadership in the Classroom

Leadership.  What is that?  Before you read any further,  just make a mental note or jot down some characteristics that you think make a good leader.  Here is a website that describes characteristics of a good leader (I don’t think … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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April 8, 2013
4:35 pm
by: Ivette Valenzuela

Infographics: Education + Stable Job= Living Longer with a better quality of life.

I will never get tired of saying education….education….education is the key for almost everything! I am sorry if I talk to much about education and health, I just can’t help it!!! It is important for students that plan to be professors to see the impact of their teaching in their students. Professors have many responsibilities,  […] Continue reading →

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April 2, 2013
6:10 pm
by: Ivette Valenzuela

Higher Education and Economy

Access to education is a global problem, in developing countries getting K-12 education is still an issue while in most places of U.S is not. More information about “Higher Education in the Developing World” here. Which is the root cause for U.S ranking in 12th percentile while compared with other countries? Many things come to […] Continue reading →

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March 29, 2013
4:40 pm
by: Cat Cowan

Technology worming its way into my heart

I think I’m going to refer to Dr. Fowler as my “dealer” from now on. She’s the one who introduced me to the iPad. “Sure!” I thought to myself, “I’ll check out an iPad…I’m curious what all the fuss is … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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March 26, 2013
3:11 am
by: Cat Cowan

Interdisciplinary Education – ISAT example

Mike’s post about interdisciplinary versus multidisciplinary made me think a bit (and comment).  After commenting, I realized that I wanted to share an example of an interdisciplinary educational approach close to us – JMU’s ISAT program.  My sister happens to … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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