Creating Really Useful Educational Opportunities General by Joel Wagner - July 25, 2010July 25, 20101 If you've read much on my blog, you know that I do not have the traditional mindset of most educators. I have no problem with kids dropping out of school as long as they are doing so as a means of furthering their education. I don't think that a college education is essential for success in the world. In fact, I know that it's not. I recently was watching to a TED Talk by Cameron Herold (@CameronHerold on Twitter) that challenged me and also reinforced some of my previously-held views and articulated them in a way that shed new light on them. The talk was entitled Let's raise kids to be entrepreneurs. You should watch it. If nothing else, you
How You Can Tell If You’re Cut Out For Teaching Why Teachers Quit by Thomas Warren - June 28, 2010June 30, 20100 This is a guest post by Thomas Warren, a content writer for GoCollege, one of the oldest and most trusted resources to guide students on how to finance and succeed in college. We all have knowledge and ideas that we would love to pass on to others. Is there any better legacy to leave than that of learning? And yet, not all of us are cut out to be teachers. Just because you have something to say doesn’t mean 1) people need to learn it, 2) you can relate it effectively, and 3) you actually want to teach. If you’re considering becoming a teacher, you should take a long hard look at yourself; your talents and your motivations. Here are a