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Jonathan Robinette M.Ed., warns of the unintended consequences of tech in the classroom in a recent article titled:
Techno Trojan Horse
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/techno-trojan-horse-jonathan-robinette-m-ed?trk=prof-post
Thought for the Week:
“The ability to perform deep work is becoming increasingly rare at exactly the same time it is becoming increasingly valuable in our economy. As a consequence, the few who cultivate the skill and then make it the core of their working life, will thrive.”
-Cal Newport
Books to Inspire
- Hustle – Jesse Warren Tevelow
- How Will You Measure Your Life – James Allworth Clayton
- Stretch – Scott Sonenshein
- On Writing: A Memoir on The Craft – Stephen King
- Get it Done – Sam Bennett
- Pivot – Jenny Blake
- Leaders Eat Last – Simon Sinek
- The One Thing – Gary Keller, Jay Papasan
- You Are Now Less Dumb – David McRaney
- Deep Work – Cal Newport
- Mojo – Marshall Goldsmith
Creative Exercise:
Need inspiration? Our brains were designed to solve problems and create solutions by being outside, traveling 1.8 MPH. That is an evolutionary fact. Take a short walk with me on the top of Whistler Mountain and see what the expanse inspires in you.