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A purpose needs to be real. Here are four relevant elements: “A good purpose is ennobling.” There needs to be a level of inspiration; it delivers meaning to the people in the organization and the work they do. “A good purpose puts a stake in the ground.” It defines what the organization will be and not be. It is about trade-offs. “A good purpose sets you apart; it makes you distinct.” It is not about generic descriptions – software company or non-profit organization. It is what makes the organization different from others and what may drive innovation and approach. “Above all, a good purpose sets the stage for value creation and capture.” It must create good economic outcomes. The ultimate question: “If your company disappeared today, would the world be different tomorrow?”

Paul’s book review discusses Ripley’s study of three cultures’ perspective of education: Finland, South Korea, and Poland.

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global economy, kids needed to be driven; they need to know how to adapt, since they would be doing it all their lives. They needed a culture of rigor.’”

Tell the truth at all times.

State your allegiances to stay independent.

Reveal your sources unless doing so can harm your sources

studies show that learning new skills such as how to juggle or speak a foreign language can cause the brain to grow in new ways.

brain transformation isn't only affected by what we do—it can also come about due to how  we think and feel

With meditation, your brain is effectively being rewired:

What are the most common mistakes teachers make when assessing students?

How can you improve your current assessments to better meet standards?

Why should formative assessments be more reflective?

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6. Wunderlist – capture ideas, things to do, and places to see

7. Airbnb – unique places to stay

qualitative formative assessment

qualitative formative assessment is the ongoing awareness, understanding, and support of learning that is difficult or impossible to quantify

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. Have "No Meetings Wednesdays."

When a task arises that you know you can complete in two minutes or less, do it immediately.

I don’t think obedience, the ability to follow rules, falling in line with authority, uniformity of belief and process, and deferring to experts and standard explanations are desirable traits in individuals and societies. I think they are dangers to be avoided.

It is more valuable than ever to know how to think, how to learn, how to do what machines and software can’t. Create. Innovate. Be entrepreneurial.

two questions to your students: What was the most important thing you learned today? What question still remains in your mind?

The last five minutes of class represent an ideal opportunity for students to use the course material from that day and brainstorm some new connections.

Finish the last class of the week five minutes early, and tell students that they can leave when they have identified five ways in which the day’s material appears in contexts outside of the classroom