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In his book “Where Good Ideas Come From,” Steven Johnson explores the origins of groundbreaking ideas and arrives at an interesting conclusion: Good ideas don’t just erupt, but are the result of an incubation process. Good ideas also hinge upon the resonance

In a rich example of student-produced journalism, the Santa Barbara Middle School Teen Press interviews educational innovator Sir Ken Robinson backstage at his UCSB Arts and Lectures appearance on February 21st. These well-spoken young people ask Robinson to design a

It’s quite a challenge to cultivate a sense of online professionalism among the pre-service teachers that I teach every semester. For some, the transition from college student to professional teacher is a bumpy one—and not every candidate is successful. The

Digital knuckle bump to Dina Pielaet of Ventura College (in my home state of California) for producing an elegant introductory video on media literacy. What I find exceptional about Dina’s video is that its form follows its function: Unlike other

Sir Ken Robinson is one of my favorite thinkers and speakers. The video “Changing Educational Paradigms” is a must-see for anyone interested in rethinking the public purpose and function of schools. With this entertaining RSAnimate video, Robinson leads us into