When I looked at my students and wanted to express them what I felt about cheating (the exam is near), the first thought was those who cheat think poorly of themselves. I can give numerous ethical arguments about why cheating is wrong, but the lines of ethical...
Learning is as much a science, as it is an art. But there are basic relations which explain its dynamics, and hence the idea of a Learnodynamics. Like Thermodynamics, also Learnodynamics has its principles. Learning is Evolving. Failing is Learning. Practice makes...
It reminds me of a clear mind when we dissipate the clouds of judgement. Especially, when you judge your learning based on your failings. Failings are part of the path, not part of the problem.
We change every time we learn something new. I mean, literally, change. Our brain creates new synapses, re-wires and reconfigures to accommodate the outcome of the new learning. In the meantime, this new learning creates opportunities for making new experiences. And...
For every successful path, there are numerous failing paths. Today I celebrate my 200th daily post. Is this a successful path? I started this blog in 2017 and the number of people visiting me in 2019 is almost at the level of 2018, which means a yearly modest growth....
I read in a book something from writer Madeleine L’Engle saying ” light is not there unless it is seen.” But, isn’t it the opposite? Light is always there, but you can’t see it until there is something reflecting it. I think this metaphor is an excellent...
A few years ago, I argued with a friend that digital books would replace paper books. I was wrong. The fact that my short publishing experiences were only on digital versions on Amazon played an important role in shaping my opinion. I wanted people to buy my books...
University comes in Portugal after twelve long schooling years. However, when I interact with my students, they still study for the exam, often within the last week, and my fingers are more than enough to count those who try learning more than studying. At this point,...
Inspire them. Easier said than done. I know. Inspiration flows not only through your words but from the consonance with your life experience. When these words and experience match, you resonate. And resonance happens when you find an echo in others. This echo brings...
