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Educational Quotations - Thoughts 10

Ron Johnson

"I was reading the dictionary. I thought it was a poem about everything." ~ Steven Wright

Free Flow Writing

Ron Johnson

Students of any age can have difficulty when starting a writing assignment. One of the major complaints I hear (every day almost) is that they just don’t know how to get started. This is where free flow writing can come in handy.

Educational Quotations - Thoughts 9

Ron Johnson

"Do you train for passing tests or do you train for creative inquiry?" ~Noam Chomsky

Educational Quotations - Thoughts 8

Ron Johnson

"Education is the ability to listen to almost anything without losing your temper or your self-confidence." ~ Robert Frost

Multiple Choice Tests

Ron Johnson

This week one of my students asked me for tips on taking multiple choice tests, so this blog explains a few techniques and tips.

Educational Quotations - Thoughts 7

Ron Johnson

“Rewards and punishments are the lowest form of education." ~ Chuang-Tzu

Steps to Success - Step Six!

Ron Johnson

Create a study space for yourself. You can learn anywhere if you are committed (Step 1) and follow solid study skills, but it can be very helpful to have a suitable study space.

Educational Quotations - Thoughts 6

Ron Johnson

“It's not that I'm so smart, it's just that I stay with problems longer. ~ Albert Einstein

Steps to Success - Step Five!

Ron Johnson

Just as with reading, you should go into a lecture with a purpose. Step 2 was all about reading with intent, so I called this one “Listen with Intent,” but I have written blogs and made videos about “Listening for Meaning” which is the same idea

Educational Quotations - Thoughts 5

Ron Johnson

“We need to move beyond the idea that an education is something provided for us, and toward the idea that an education is something that we create for ourselves.” ~ Stephen Downes

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