When I was in high school and college, my brothers and I worked part-time diving for mussel shells in the Kentucky Lake area. We would sell them by the pound at local markets, and those shells would in turn be sold to Japanese markets. Apparently, the pearly-white cuts from those shells are unique implants for […]
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Thursday, October 4, 2018
Wednesday, October 3, 2018
Girl, Wash Your Face by Rachel Hollis
Rachel talks about the many lies we tell ourselves, and how they can damage our self-worth. We spend so much time comparing ourselves to other women, and think everyone has it all together in a perfect life. Rachel is here to tell us what we already know: it's just not so. We know this, she knows we know this, but sometimes we have to be reminded over and over again until it sticks. Rachel is pretty brave in telling her story; from a young girl who finds her brother after he commits suicide, to a woman struggling through her early relationship with her now husband; to her missteps and feelings of being a walking disaster. She frames each chapter with her own experience, and every "aha" moment that lead her farther down the path of self-acceptance and ultimate badass.
Rachel believes we all need to be our own heroes. We have lived through difficult times, and yes, some really great times. All of those create who we are, but how we use those building blocks matters. Don't let anyone else determine your journey: you determine your journey, and your story. You determine how to rise above the setbacks, the tragedies. You write your own story--you are your own hero. No, this isn't easy, and yes, it can take months or sometimes years--but start now. Set goals, create a vision board that you see every day to remind yourself of your dreams. Keep that focus. Learn from mistakes. Believe deep in your soul that you are strong enough, smart enough, capable enough. And dammit, if you don't feel that, take the steps to get to it. Have your moments of crying into your coffee cup, but then get your ass in motion and make the changes.
I usually don't read many books that would be labeled as self-improvement. Rachel's book is more of a confessional and a "this is what I've learned" approach. It wouldn't have felt as genuine if she hadn't revealed some pretty private parts of herself and her experiences. In making herself vulnerable, she turned what could have been an ordinary "you can do it!" book into something that spoke to me. Parts of it, of course, don't apply to me: I'm not a mom, and I'm not a wife, so I don't have those joys and struggles. But I do have the struggle of being a single woman, building a career, and feeling at times that I am not smart enough, not strong enough, and not knowing what I want-or knowing and struggling to find my way to it. But I will continue to savor every small victory I achieve, knowing I did that-I dreamed it, I worked hard, and I achieved it. Whatever it may be, big or small, it matters.
I think every woman, no matter what age, should read this. You may recognize yourself in some of Rachel's chapters, and realize you've been rocking your best life for years. Or you may realize the heaviness on your shoulders isn't necessary, and you have the power to change it. Instead of looking at what keeps you down, look at how to get up and dump that crap.
Rating: 5/6 for an empowering read that will have you reflecting on choices you've made, goals and dreams, and how you feel about yourself.
Available in hardcover, ebook, and audio.
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Tuesday, October 2, 2018
Innovation in Pursuit of Developing the Learner
Here is a snippet from “The Innovator’s Mindset” that sets the stage for the book:
Speaking of success, if you are looking for answers to create higher test scores, you might want to stop reading this book. Although I understand that we still work within a system, that’s not what I choose to focus on. I believe it’s possible to have kids who are deep thinkers, creators, and innovators, and still do well on their exams, but I do not want to forsake those critical elements for the latter. Twenty-first century education is not about the test; it’s about something bigger. My focus is not on whether kids can knock it out of the park on some science test in grade three. What I care about is that kids are inspired to be better people because of their experiences in my school.
I do not believe that innovation in education and teaching the curriculum have to be contradicting ideas to one another. I believe how we teach the curriculum is the innovation.
For example, a student in your class wants to be a YouTuber, but you have to focus on teaching certain concepts within the curriculum. So why not have the student create a YouTube video sharing their understanding of the idea? They not only can develop a deep knowledge of the concept, but we are also helping them tap into their interests. Could you see the following video (linked below) created within the context of the classroom? Could this also lead to student success in the traditional measures of education as well?
You might be thinking, “But then I have to learn how to create and edit videos?” to which I would respond, “Have the student figure it out.” School is a place for learning, and that means educators do not have to teach everything. In a world where information is everywhere, it is sometimes best to step aside and have the student figure out their own path than you create it for them. Finding your way is necessary for developing lifelong learners.
Recently, I had the opportunity to speak on the “Vrainwaves” podcast and I had the opportunity to share the importance of understanding learning from the viewpoint of a learner first:
Was great to join @VrainWaves for a recent podcast talking about going beyond growth mindset. Listen on @ApplePodcasts https://t.co/nv8CXoJ9QT or @GooglePlay https://t.co/gUZM5mInWu #EdChat #InnovatorsMindset
— George Couros (@gcouros) September 25, 2018
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The notion of being a “learner” first has shifted my thinking on education. It has helped me focus on the importance of being empathetic and thinking of the viewpoint of others, learning how to think instead of what to think, and how we create our own path in our growth and development. We can easily lose sight of developing the person in pursuit of the score but it is not an “either/or” scenario. The innovation in education is in the process of teaching and learning, not necessarily the product.
Source: George Couros
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Park Village in Richmond
Park Village is a new condo development by Grand Long Holdings and Park Village Investments located in Richmond. Designed by W.T. Leung Architects, two of the towers will contain 318 market condominiums and 21 affordable rental apartments. The third tower will provide 58,600 sq ft of office space and, in the podium, 43,800 sq ft of restaurant and retail space.
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Innovation in Pursuit of Developing the Learner
Here is a snippet from “The Innovator’s Mindset” that sets the stage for the book:
Speaking of success, if you are looking for answers to create higher test scores, you might want to stop reading this book. Although I understand that we still work within a system, that’s not what I choose to focus on. I believe it’s possible to have kids who are deep thinkers, creators, and innovators, and still do well on their exams, but I do not want to forsake those critical elements for the latter. Twenty-first century education is not about the test; it’s about something bigger. My focus is not on whether kids can knock it out of the park on some science test in grade three. What I care about is that kids are inspired to be better people because of their experiences in my school.
I do not believe that innovation in education and teaching the curriculum have to be contradicting ideas to one another. I believe how we teach the curriculum is the innovation.
For example, a student in your class wants to be a YouTuber, but you have to focus on teaching certain concepts within the curriculum. So why not have the student create a YouTube video sharing their understanding of the idea? They not only can develop a deep knowledge of the concept, but we are also helping them tap into their interests. Could you see the following video (linked below) created within the context of the classroom? Could this also lead to student success in the traditional measures of education as well?
You might be thinking, “But then I have to learn how to create and edit videos?” to which I would respond, “Have the student figure it out.” School is a place for learning, and that means educators do not have to teach everything. In a world where information is everywhere, it is sometimes best to step aside and have the student figure out their own path than you create it for them. Finding your way is necessary for developing lifelong learners.
Recently, I had the opportunity to speak on the “Vrainwaves” podcast and I had the opportunity to share the importance of understanding learning from the viewpoint of a learner first:
Was great to join @VrainWaves for a recent podcast talking about going beyond growth mindset. Listen on @ApplePodcasts https://t.co/nv8CXoJ9QT or @GooglePlay https://t.co/gUZM5mInWu #EdChat #InnovatorsMindset
— George Couros (@gcouros) September 25, 2018
The notion of being a “learner” first has shifted my thinking on education. It has helped me focus on the importance of being empathetic and thinking of the viewpoint of others, learning how to think instead of what to think, and how we create our own path in our growth and development. We can easily lose sight of developing the person in pursuit of the score but it is not an “either/or” scenario. The innovation in education is in the process of teaching and learning, not necessarily the product.
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1684 Alberni by Westbank in downtown Vancouver
1684 Alberni by Westbank is a new 39-storey residential tower development located in downtown Vancouver. This project will offer 94 one-, two-, three-, and four-bedroom market condominiums. The weave design is the sculptural expression of an exoskeleton that creates generous, 2-storey balconies which also act as a sunshade, reducing cooling loads in the summer. 1684 Alberni is ideally situated just blocks away from local shops, services, the Georgia Street Corridor, and the Central Business District.
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Whalley District in Surrey
Whalley District by Tien Sher Group of Companies is new condo development located in Surrey. Whalley District will be a community of three concrete high-rises, mid-rise, commercial and outdoor amenities, with a total of 1119 new homes. The Phase 1 development will boast 7,567 sq ft of indoor amenity space located throughout the residential development. A 3,385-sq-ft lounge/entertainment room on the third floor will consist of a kitchen, multiple seating areas, a separate meeting room, and washrooms.
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