05/22/2013
Have you read Daniel Pink's book "A Whole New Mind?" We're sharing some intriguing ideas and our take on them on the blog.
The Importance of “Story” — Brownell-Talbot :: Education Matters
“Narrative imaging – story – is the fundamental instrument of thought,” writes cognitive scientist Mark Turner. Stories are an integral part of the human experience. We explain ourselves and connect to others through stories. However, as Daniel Pink points out
01/21/2013
New blog post is up! Read it and share your thoughts on this important topic.
Digital Natives, brain research, and education — Brownell-Talbot :: Education Matters
How do we ensure best practices in technology education to shape increasingly “elastic brains” that promote adaptive and competent learners?
03/22/2012
The 21st Century Education Lecture is tonight! Tickets are still available at the door - join us in this important conversation.
03/17/2012
Dianne Desler was on KFAB's Grow Omaha this am talking about the 21st Century Education Lecture. Jeff Beals recognizes the important impact education has on economic development for Omaha. Come to the Lecture if you agree!
03/15/2012
Tune in this Saturday at 8 am to KFAB's Grow Omaha. Dianne Desler will be talking with host Jeff Beals about the upcoming 21st Century Education Lecture.
And next Monday you can watch Headmaster Desler on KMTV's The Morning Blend as she discusses the most important conversation of our time - 21st Century education.
03/15/2012
Tickets available at http://brownell.edu/chen. Hurry - they're going fast!
03/09/2012
Milton Chen on 21st Century teachers
Milton Chen, Executive Director of The George Lucas Educational Foundation, on 21st Century teachers. To learn more, visit http://www.scholastic.com/expertta...
03/09/2012
Milton Chen on how technology can support learning
Milton Chen, Executive Director of The George Lucas Educational Foundation, on how technology can support learning. To learn more, visit http://www.scholasti...
03/09/2012
Here are some video clips of Milton Chen and his perspective on 21st Century Learning.
Milton Chen on out of school learning
Milton Chen, Executive Director of The George Lucas Educational Foundation, on out of school learning. To learn more, visit http://www.scholastic.com/expertt...
01/13/2012
STEMming the Downhill Slide — Brownell-Talbot :: Education Matters
STEM, or Science, Technology, Engineering and Math education, is a key 21st Century Education topic with its own acronym because it is very important to our nation and our ability to innovate and compete. There is a dearth of this...
02/25/2011
Don't forget! A free screening of Waiting for Superman will be showing at Brownell-Talbot in the Swanson Auditorium at 3 p.m. on Sunday February 27. Bring your friends and family!
Screening reminder :: Waiting for 'Superman'
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02/21/2011
Please join Brownell-Talbot School for a free screening of "Waiting for Superman" in the School's Swanson Auditorium at 3 p.m. on Sunday, February 27. This documentary has brought to the forefront the current education crisis in our nation.
Brownell-Talbot :: Screening Waiting for Superman
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