Cooking Up Change: Higher Ed Lessons from Julia Child
The ethos of Julia Child's teaching—embracing innovation, learning from mistakes, and engaging audiences with authenticity—can profoundly drive the trajectory of online higher education. As we face a future brimming with digital potential, it's imperative that educational institutions imbibe these lessons, transforming to meet the needs of a globally connected, ever-changing student demographic.
5 Timeless Lessons from Benjamin Franklin for Higher Education (and Life in General)
What can higher education learn from Benjamin Franklin's legacy? A lot! This blog examines Franklin's contributions, philosophy, and their implications for today's educational institutions. There’s a lot more to Philadelphia’s favorite historical figure than risky kite-flying.
Who Run the World?! Um, well, mostly men.
Before we say, “well-behaved women seldom make history,” on social media as a cheeky nod to the few women rule-breakers that history deigns to recognize, perhaps we should ask ourselves: why does history require “misbehavior” before it will recognize women’s achievements?
Celebrate the Moment, Continue the Journey
Today, as in 1776, there is still work ahead. The history of the United States (and the world) is unfolding before us; we live in the midst of it. We are responsible for it and for each other. Our country and its citizens have as much of a journey ahead of us as we do behind. It is our duty to strive for greater equality, opportunity, and freedom for our fellow Americans.
Preparing to Be Wrong
“If you’re not prepared to be wrong, you’ll never come up with anything original.” ~ Sir Ken Robinson