Low Tech Methods to Improve Success

I am always looking for ways to enhance the student experience with technology. I find that tech adds interest and can engage the student in ways that I could not in the past. In addition, the ability to understand and implement new technological tools is an important skill to develop in order to be competetive in the 21st century.

HOWEVER, it is also important to be reminded of the basics that we may take for granted. Co-author of College Success, Tom Lochhaas, does just that in his blog:

10 Tips for Getting the Most Out of Going (or Returning) to College

An excellent common sense reminder students should read and reread every semester!

Stay or Switch?

A very well done animated explanation of the classic Monty Hall problem.  Play the game and get multiple explanations on reasons why you should always switch!

http://www.stayorswitch.com/

Isaac Newton's Principia

Isaac Newton's Principia is recognized as the greatest scientific book ever written.  You can read it on Google books for free:  Newton's Principia with notes and illustrations.

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In addition,  you can read about Isaac Newton here and view his childhood home below.

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FWK Technology

An excellent interview with Jon Williams the Chief Technology Officer of flat world knowledge.

Interview: Ed Tech Leader, Jon Williams of Flat World Knowledge

The "make it your own" MIYO platform has great potential. As Jon puts it, "one benefit of thinking of systems as a “platform” is that it forces you to take a longer view, and plan for future business growth and needs."

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Fermat's Last Theorem

An inspirational story about Andrew Wiles proof of Fermat's Last Theorem (1996) Part I of 5:

You can find the rest on YouTube and some more information about Pierre de Fermat here.

Open Yale Courses

Take a look at the nicely organized open courses at Yale. (  http://oyc.yale.edu/  )
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Open Yale Courses provides free and open access to a selection of introductory courses taught by distinguished teachers and scholars at Yale University. The aim of the project is to expand access to educational materials for all who wish to learn.

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• Ivy League Education for All - Free Open Courses at Yale (socyberty.com)
• Yale University Website

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