Monthly Archives: February 2012

Student collaboration and social growth

Posted on February 21, 2012 by John Oliver

  In A Whole New Mind, Daniel Pink  proposes that, in the near future, many  jobs will be dominated by empathy and collaborative creative skills. Outsourcing will continue to re-distribute jobs around the globe and Web 2.0 tools will connect … Continue reading →

Posted in Art Education, Creative Thinking, Critical Thinking, Cross-curricular Collaboration, Cyber-safety, Design Education, Graphic Design Education, Peer Teaching, Photography Education, Student Motivation, Visual Literacy | 2 Comments

Digital Duty of Care

Posted on February 11, 2012 by John Oliver

It is the job of job parents and teachers to teach cyber safety skills to children. Without these skills, Cyberland is a risky place with some dangerous people hiding behind false identities lurking in the shadows. As a father with … Continue reading →

Posted in Art Education, Critical Thinking, Cross-curricular Collaboration, Design Education, Home Learning, Peer Teaching | 2 Comments

Digital Privacy…are we over-reacting? Or reacting too late?

Posted on February 7, 2012 by John Oliver

I’ve always been a very private person. We live in a volatile world where even our nationality can make us targets. My vigilance in the real-world extends to my behavior online. Information can be powerful and potentially destructive. I use … Continue reading →

Posted in Creative Thinking, Critical Thinking, Cross-curricular Collaboration | 1 Comment