Mister Norris

"The Science of How Some Learn, If You Ignore the Fact That Also Some Days It Won’t Work, Because It’s Impossible to Account For All the Variables All the Time, and After All, It’s Just A Theory ™" This really resonated! humanrestorationproject.org/writing/there-…

Concentrated energy, as an art form. An interesting comparison to religion. #TOK news.artnet.com/art-world/ital…

Super interesting findings. Another way around this problem is by using renewable energy sources. dezeen.com/2023/01/31/sel…

We have over 15 educators showcasing a variety of different #STEAM and #MakerSpaces. Come a long for inspiration and perspectives on how to make these learning spaces work for student learning 21c-learning.com/events/maker-a… All sessions are recorded if you are not able to attend live

Come and hear how, across multiple contexts, I've integrated robotics into the regular, MYP Design curriculum so that all students get the opportunity to design, build and program robots. Learn more about the @21cli Maker and STEAM Spaces Symposium here: 21c-learning.com/events/maker-a…

#ScienceForLife: Day 4: Knowing is different than believing Simple definition of knowledge = justified true belief Eg it’s true, we believe it’s true, & we have good reasons for believing it.   Basically, evidence matters! 1/2 Reading: thinkingispower.com/is-certainty-k…

Is anyone using Voice Typing??? youtube.com/watch?v=Unwa4f…

"Since the 1970s, scientists had theorized the existence of this mineral — but now, they have proof." #TOK freethink.com/environment/ne…

"In the age of social media, we may be returning to a state in which a thinker's claim to wisdom relies on their ability to effectively perform it." #TOK bbc.com/future/article…

@twowaystairs Seems interesting, but really not a fan of Peterson. Will check it out on your recommendation.

@MisterNorris Reminds me of the sentiment behind a podcast I was listening to this morning open.spotify.com/episode/3K7r9V…

"You should not feel obligated to buy ugly fruit because someone told you it’s going to save the world. It’s not. It’s just supporting someone’s business model." #TOK vox.com/the-goods/2019…

@mabycraft @makeymakey What a great idea!!!

“How might you redesign a controller?” Part 2. This is, without a doubt, the most unique design. This student incorporates a @makeymakey into a helmet, which activates as you tilt your head different directions. Amazing. #makerspace #designthinking #adaptivetechnology

@malikah_sheriff Chinese proverb

@MisterNorris Who said this?

“The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now.” What a great reminder for many parts of our life!

@malikah_sheriff For example, culture in Bangkok was completely different in the 90's compared to today.

@MisterNorris What place might that be? We belong to multiple cultures and sub cultures these days (time 😝😝)

How would you describe the relationship between knowledge & culture? One students described it as "interdependent" which I think is a great word for it. If I had to draw it, it would look something like this:

@fang_wangNIST Motivation is a big factor. Culture too. And perspective/purpose. If you see yourself as an educator and professional, then it's an expectation you want to maintain. If you see teaching as a salaried job, then no need to grow/reflect/improve/etc.

@MisterNorris The ability to reflect requires the skills built in metacognition. How can help teachers to keep developing metacognition as we help our students?

I don't believe that more years spending on teaching would transform a mediocre teacher automatically to a master lever. But what might stop a teacher's professional growth in the art of teaching?

@malikah_sheriff Would it be fair to say "of a time AND place"? And how would you draw this? 😜

@MisterNorris In my mind, knowledge of this universe is independent of culture.However culture (root colere;Latin for nurture) perhaps organizes & adapts it to community of knowers of a time. This creates interdependence b/c endorsement of what we know is as important as how & why we know it.

@alisonmusicblog An example of autodidactism (learning without being taught)! Love it!

@MisterNorris Two cases- I learnt all my major and minor scales through fooling around on a piano and sightreading sheet music my mum left around, when I was finally taught how sharps and flats work it made sense because I could feel it under my fingers. 2/

@alisonmusicblog Yes, I talk about this all the time. You can have knowledge of how to do something, but not be able to actually apply it in the real world. Coaches are a great example. E.g. Phil Jackson could coach Jordan/Kobe, but wouldn't be able to do execute his instruction himself.

@MisterNorris It is possible to study some musics without touching an instrument, but there is so much that you come to understand through tactile and auditory engagement with an instrument. 1/