The Status of Teachers

In a report made by UNESCO entitled Teachers and Teaching in a Changing World the following statement is made: “The communication and information revolution currently underway reinforces this need. New technologies are bringing the different peoples of the world closer … Continue reading

Selling Wine Online

I had a funny conversation with the owner of my local wine bar near closing last Saturday (yes, he had been drinking a bit along with me).  He said that selling wine online was nearly impossible. As an example, wine.com … Continue reading

Good Teachers Make Good Students

It is true that in order to become really good at something, you need a great teacher. Not only will a good teacher accelerate your learning, but they will help you learn more about the subject and you may be … Continue reading

Teaching in the 21st Century

Few would argue that educational success can be largely attributed to good teaching.  But are teachers as prepared as they need to be, and do they have the resources they need to connect with students? Unless classrooms and the tools … Continue reading

Teachers Dilemma – Is Censorship OK?

It’s a difficult problem facing most educational centers who allow access to the internet – how much should be restricted?   In an ideal world of course it would be great to basically allow unfettered access but unfortunately some students … Continue reading