We’ve heard a lot lately about the need to improve our ethical behavior, especially in our schools and in our workplaces. But how do we do this? Can good ethical behavior be taught and learned? I don’t believe it is possible to learn good ethical behavior; instead, it must be…
Why I Identify with JD Vance
JD Vance is the newly selected, vice-presidential running mate to Donald Trump. He’s had a very interesting background, and having read his memoir, “Hillbilly Elegy, and also seeing it when it was made into a movie, I have become especially intrigued. This is because, by all accounts, JD Vance is…
Chat GPT Can be a Good Tool for Learning
I have been reading many articles about Chat GPT, which is the Artificial Intelligence (AI) writing App that was recently developed. At the end of one of these articles, I clicked on the Comments section, something I enjoy doing when I have the time. There happened to be only two…
Why it is Better to Cooperate than Collaborate
Collaboration seems to be on the largest buzz word these days, and it is said to be highly desirable in both work and school. Multiple heads focusing on a problem is always better than one, so they say. But is this always the case? I actually think that teamwork and…
Are you a Tortoise or a Hare — Learner?
Everyone has heard the story of the Tortoise and the Hare. It’s a favorite story, especially for children. Children love the idea that a slow turtle can actually beat the quick rabbit in a race. To me, the Tortoise and Hare story is a great example of how the underdog…
Toastmasters is a great choice for adult learning
I have long been a member of the Toastmasters’ organization, as many of you who know me well have heard. Toastmasters is an organization that was founded in the 1920’s to help people overcome the real — almost universal fear — of public speaking. To many people, myself included, this…
Higher Ed at the Crossroads
I recently read a great book: The Case Against Education – Why the Education System is a Waste of Time and Money by Bryan Caplan. I would agree with him. College is becoming way too expensive. I’m a parent of two and I worry about this a lot. However, I don’t agree…