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life changes…

Of all things known to be true… it is that change is constant.  Some will try to lock into a certain pattern or routine, and they may be successful for a while.  Ultimately, however, life changes.  What’s next?  From my … Continue reading

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Systems Thinking in Education

Systems Thinking in Education… Now, there is a great idea! BUT, its not new! Educators already use systems every single day. At least the successful ones do! Routines and Procedures… these are systems. Stating objectives, anticipatory sets… those are parts of systems. The design of course material and the layout of each lesson… all systems. Continue reading

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Systems Thinking and Instruction & Learning… benefits?

What are the benefits of using a visual image oriented systems thinking approach to instruction and learning? That can be quickly answered by asking you to do one simple thing: “tell me about your kitchen.” Sounds absurd? Think about it for a moment…. Continue reading

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Systems Thinking Graphics

These are great graphics that outline the Edu.Systems approach to instruction. Edu.Systems is great for a systems thinking approach to instruction, a systems thinking approach to coaching, a systems thinking approach education… however you want to say it, this is a great approach and a great lense for looking at how you teach and learn. Continue reading

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A GREAT NEW SITE: Systems Thinking in Instruction

Systems thinking in instruction is powerful and available to you now. Free reports. Continue reading

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How Do You Remain Present While Planning Your Life?

A great question. How DO you remain present, centered, living in the moment, while living a fast paced life?

A friend asked me this question not too long ago.
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SYSTEMS IN EDUCATION

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It is what it is….

So much of what we think is packaged. Free running thought is sometimes enjoyable, sometimes frustrating; all in all, it is what it is: “unbridled”. Continue reading

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When GOOD turns to Dissapointment

“How We Too Often Make Our Good Feelings Turn Into Dissapointment”

It is really easy to do and we so often do it without even noticing. Follow this and see if you are one of these people, even some of the time.
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What we teach

When we teach, we teach three things: content processes skills   That’s all.  Everything fits into those three categories. We use four major methods of communicating / teaching: relate question state actuate That’s in round figures.

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GREAT DEAL UNTIL DECEMBER 31st

$10 off! Yes.  Take $10 off the cover price of Systems and Synergy.  Please use the codes listed below when you visit the publisher’s book site.  Notice that the codes match the country from which you are purchasing the book. … Continue reading

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