This post was original featured on Smartblogs on Education in Inspiring Others “Nothing great in the World has been accomplished without passion.” — Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel, German philosopher, 1832 I recently spoke at the Dell Innovation in Education Panel at the Texas Association of School Administrators 2013 Conference in Austin. When we were invited to sum… Continue Reading
Category Archives: PASSION DRIVEN
The passion gap
“Nothing great in the World has been accomplished without passion.” — Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel, German philosopher, 1832 I recently spoke at the Dell Innovation in Education Panel at the Texas Association of School Administrators 2013 Conference in Austin. When we were invited to sum up at the end, I realized that one guest had not been… Continue Reading
“It’s Time for TED Passion
This is why I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE TED talks and believe them to be one of the best sources on the web for learning, leadership, and personal development. Where else do you have access to the worlds most inspiring, informative, ingenious and innovative people talking about how they are going to do to change the world? John Boswell — has… Continue Reading
Who’s YOUR Biggest Fan?
Please take five minutes and watch this amazing audition of 34 year old, Christopher Maloney, for the 2012 X FactorUK singing competition. It will leave you smiling,crying and “singing” the praises of the people in your life that have given you the courage, strength and conviction to live your dreams. Enjoy! … Continue Reading
Starting the School Year Off Right
The 2012-2013 school year has officially begun for thousands of excited teachers and students. I love reading the stories and hearing from schools who have planned to make this year a remarkable one. The faculty and staff in Orange City Iowa have kicked off a new school year with a bang. In this opening message… Continue Reading
The Passion Driven Classroom Discussion and Study Guide
Passion says, “I believe in this. I own this. I think about it even when I’m not on the clock. I know we can do this better than anyone else can.” This sense of ownership becomes a responsibility- the mission to pursue excellent work. The Passion Driven Classroom, 2011 Summer is a perfect time to… Continue Reading
Passion Solves Problems! #5: Kids can’t behave themselves.
Guest post by Lisa Cooley The final problem solved by passion — until I think of more — is about discipline and behavior. As I said in my previous post, adult respect for students, their embracing of who each of them is, is the prerequisite for the best learning environment. Showing this respect and even… Continue Reading
Passion Solves Problems! #4: We can’t trust kids to lead themselves where they need to go.
Guest post by Lisa Cooley We adults are so afraid of what will happen if we let students leadthemselves! If they are given the chance to follow their passions, maybe they will all make dirty bombs or numb their minds with constant World of Warcraft playing. Or listen to violent music and go shoot up a… Continue Reading
Passion Solves Problems, #3: Kids just aren’t motivated!
Guest post by: Lisa Cooley Before I talk about how kids will work with independence and enthusiasm when they are pursuing their passions, here is a video of a young woman talking about her senior project. This video is from the What Kids Can Do: Just Listen project. [youtube clip_id="EyxFD4wwNWc"] If you want kids to work… Continue Reading
Passion Solves Problems, #2: Kids don’t want to learn!
Guest post by Lisa Cooley “Kids don’t want to learn. They don’t put in the work. They don’t fulfill their potential.” Why not? In too many schoolchildren, the hunger to learn that we saw when they were toddlers is gone. Toddlers seize their education with both hands, stumble and run and fall and get up, ready… Continue Reading
Passion Solves Problems! First in a series
Guest Post by: Lisa Cooley What is passion? Why does it deserve a place in our classrooms? The root of the word passion is not love or lust or overwhelming emotion. It is suffering. It is the thing that you love and need to do so much that you are willing to go through anything to… Continue Reading
