RavingLEARNatics

12 Cognitive Processes of Learning

I've followed Roger Schank (retired professor, consultant, education revolutionary) for many years and have read a couple of his books Coloring Outside the Lines and Lessons in Learning, e-Learning, and Training, along with countless articles, blog posts, etc. His recent blog post Teaching Minds: How cognitive science can save our schools inspired my latest cartoon the 12 Cognitive Processes of Learning . . . Click on the image to see a larger version of the cartoon. 

Instructional Designers - Exercise your Creativity

I've done enough instructional design over the years to know that occasionally when you are looking at content like SEC Rules and Regulations Updates you sometimes get a creative mental block on how to present the information. As actor/comedian John Cleese says . . . "Creativity is not a talent, it is a way of operating." 

In an effort to help pump up your creativity/imagination, I put some tips from folks like John Cleese, Dan Pink, Scott McCloud, Pixar, Seth Godin, Hugh MacLeod into a learning toon . . . Click the image to see a larger version of the cartoon and the resources supporting the information.

 

Also, here are a couple of good video clips on creativity to check out . . . 

John Cleese on Creativity (36 mins)

 

Daniel Pink: Exercise Creativity at Your Job (36 mins)

 

 

The Wild Bunch - Texas Marauders

I've been living in Austin, TX for 7 years. I love the city, the people, the vibe. It's home. But along with the good comes a lot of dubious distinctions for Texas, when it comes to environment, education, health, and employment.

Two "bandits" have been riding roughshod over the great state since 1995. Ultimately these last two governors own the responsibilty of the poor rankings, just as they should receive credit for the good. 

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Get planning . . . get moving!