What Good Comedians Can Teach Teachers About Teaching
Comedians are sociologists. We’re pointing out stuff that the general public doesn’t even stop to think about, looking at life in slow-motion and questioning everything we see. (Steven Wright) I am...
View ArticleHow to Hack School: A Students’ Guide to Slaying the Game
School… Right? But what if you could do it all more easily and have more time for friends and doing the things you want to do. All without dropping your grades or losing the memories. Here’s how…...
View ArticleHow School Messes You Up for Life
Some of the most treasured lessons from school might also be the most dangerous. The things we learn in school are often the exact opposite in the real world. Here are some of the ways school leaves...
View Article15 Things Intensive Remote Teaching Has Taught Me About Kids and Tech
1. Strangely, Wi-Fi connections don’t fail when students are gaming - only when they’re working on their online schoolwork. It really is the weirdest thing. 2. Kids really don’t cheat as much as they...
View ArticleThings I Never Thought I Would Do When I Started Bicycling… (On Becoming a...
About this time last year, my wife and I started riding bicycles. This was just after the first COVID-19 lock-down in South Africa, and we wanted to find a way to get fit – and for me to potentially...
View Article21st Century Blessings
Got any to add? Please do so below. May you find unlimited streaming playlists full of the music you love. May you get many endorphins from your social media swipes. May the Google algorithm be ever in...
View ArticleThe Best Mountain Biking Trails Around Johannesburg and Pretoria
The trails I recommend below are mostly for novices and intermediate riders. I prioritized places that offer a variety of experiences, challenges, and landscapes – and places that feel safe and secure.
View ArticleTime for Some Funny New Chess Pieces
Recently I came across a cartoon by John Atkinson over at Wrong Hands and thought I would try my hand at a few more. Please feel free to add your suggestions in the comments section. Trigger warning:...
View ArticleBicycle Tinkering Zen and the Art of Problem-Solving
Sometimes the easiest way to gain perspective is to get away from things. And the best way to do that is on a bicycle – it’s better than any creativity symposium or mindfulness workshop. Bicycles are...
View ArticleTHE INSPIRATION OF COMPLEX PROBLEMS
A little while ago I had a chat with a guy about a thing. A little way into our chin wag, out of nowhere, he said that I was looking a bit strained. (Some people!) And then he asked me this question:...
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