How to Learn Resilience in the Face of Challenge

Erik Martin, 17, notes in How World of Warcraft Saved Me and My Education: "With the exception of a few exceptional teachers, school at large operates counter to the interests of children. In school, we’re not taught to overcome a challenge, we’re taught to fear the prospect of failure . . ."

Video, Public School Issues, Fear and FailurePatrick FarengaNovember 26, 2013World of Warcraft, Eric Martin, learning environmentComment

Buying Learning for Babies is Consumerism Gone Wild, Not Good Parenting

A new study shows that exposing children under 2 to learning videos, apps, and other screen-based educational products is not effective and the educational claims being made by the manufacturers are overblown. But parents seeking an edge for their child continue to purchase these products . . .

Homeschooling Current Issues, Learning and Teaching, Learning Challenges, Technology and EducationPatrick FarengaAugust 8, 2013Apps for Babies, Baby Einstein, learning environmentComment

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