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TTT Episode 66: Learning Styles, Drugs, Money and Doctors


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A milestone episode: One tenth the number of The Beast \m/  

John (@jfcatto) examines the alluring yet non-demonstrable concept f VARK Learning Styles. A beautiful and empowering theory that doesn't seem to hold water.

The boys spruik Mini Gear as a scaffolded STEM PBL project. 

Pete (@mr_van_w) addresses some issues that have had him thinking recently. Including; talking to students about drug amidst changing legalities and modes of testing, teachers struggling to self-fund resources for their classroom, and when to schedule routine doctor appointments. 

 

John: The Myth of 'Learning Styles' - Olga Khazan @olgakhazan

https://www.theatlantic.com/science/archive/2018/04/the-myth-of-learning-styles/557687/ 

 

Mini Gear

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNZMEiM-ZMYmEk2CG3mr1_Q 

 

Pete: Talking about drugs

https://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/health/legal-experts-call-for-changes-to-nsw-roadside-drug-testing-advice/news-story/8c81656a6a287eb95380f1816838781f 

https://www.donorschoose.org/project/hybrid-learning-tools-for-digital-native/3327814/   (@MrsLoeschen)

https://www.gofundme.com/new-teacher-supply-drive   (@MsJachymiak)

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