You U: The University of the Self
Teach yourself anything and upskill by becoming an auto-didact and leveraging EdTech, all without going back to school.
The Music of Sailing – (Extreme) Interdisciplinary Explorations
Concepts that apply to one set of knowledge will often apply to another, seemingly disparate one. Complex systems, when broken down into smaller systems, reveal shared patterns and skills, even for fields as distant as sailing and music. It is this polymathic approach of integrating and synthesizing that spawns creativity and innovation.
Why Polymaths Make the Best Leaders
To be a great leader, you must be a polymath, or at least think like one. It takes a multi-skilled, curious, unbiased, and adaptable person to lead with conviction – the traits of a polymath. This is how to think and lead like a polymath.
The Ultimate project for STE(A)M and Cross-Curricular Studies – where you least expect it
Musical productions can be one of the richest STEAM projects for students but many don’t realize the potential. This case study practically outlines the various STEAM projects involved in a musical production.
Should We Have a 4-Day School Week? Well, yes, but…
The 4-day week has incredible benefits for education, there are, however, several important things we need to keep in mind to make the life-changing shift.
How Music Supercharges Learning: 7 Benefits
Learning music is one of the best things you can do for a young learner. I break down the 7 main benefits of a music education to development.
How linking writing to music can help you write well
Writing and Music share structural links that go much deeper than lyrics and emotion. Gain a unique edge in creative writing by practicing these structural links.
How Music and Arts Education is helping Rwandan communities
I visited a creative arts school in Kigali, Rwanda, and learns how they’re funding programs through the outcomes of student learning itself. Can ‘western’ institutions benefit by using the same model?
11 Ground-Breaking Scientists and Their Creative Clout
Ultra Specialisation gets a lot of hype these days, but to truly innovate and push boundaries, it pays to flex a bit of your creative side.
7 Ways to Learn and Upskill While Traveling
Your travels could be an untapped resource for new learning experiences, add to your career development and put you in contact with inspiring people and unforgettable experiences. International teachers are very lucky in this regard, having lots of holidays each year, and are often based in a region ideal for traveling. I started treating holidays as opportunities for learning, and here are some ideas to get you started at vacay-versity!