Archive for July, 1997

“‘S’ence” of Learning in Community

July 22, 1997 @ 12:45 pm · Filed under Random Thoughts

We teachers use all kinds of “tricks” to get students to do the things they have to do to jump through the academic hoops. But, the trick is not merely to be a trickster who gets students merely to do those things without apparent reason or to forces them to do things without explanation or [...]

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Nothing is Instant

July 4, 1997 @ 12:45 pm · Filed under Random Thoughts

Happy July 4th!! I have to admit, however, that my firecracker is pooped! It’s 5:15. I just did my six mile jaunt on the darkened Valdosta streets. It was not, however, an easy walk this morning. I found out why. The temperature is 81 degrees! Humidity is 96%!! The heat index is 94 degrees!!! And [...]

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