25 Reasons Why Canada Rocks (PHOTOS)

25 Reasons Why Canada Rocks (PHOTOS)

25 reasons why Canada Rocks. Just in time for the Victoria Day Weekend (reason # 5 is our ties to the monarchy). Critical thinking challenge:  Determine criteria that describes a country that "rocks". Students could rank the list, add to the list, dispute the list.

Challenging Article for Senior Students

This is a disturbing story that reminded me of the "Escape!" Radiolab podcast that was featured at our recent PD day. Its a sophisticated analysis of a tragic story. Suitable for senior students perhaps as a follow-up to the podcast.

Why Did Jodon Romero Kill Himself On Live Television?

7 Key Principles That Make A Web Design Look Good

7 Key Principles That Make A Web Design Look Good

Useful tool for the critical analysis of the design of a website. Students could apply these principles when designing their own website or write a critical review of a website.  Also useful for critical thinking about poster design, presentation design and infographic design.

How Teachers Can Sell Love of Learning to Students

Dan Pink: How Teachers Can Sell Love of Learning to Students | MindShift

Dan Pink is the author of Drive.  In his latest book he writes about the importance of motivation and engagement. In this article he applies the ideas to education.

RSA Animate video of Daniel Pink TED Talk