Have you ever felt malaise in the workforce? What did you do about it? What can you do about it? What is malaise? The definitions for malaise according to MacmillanDictionary.com are: “1- a general feeling of being worried, unhappy, or not satisfied“ The Thesaurus entry from MacmillanDictionary.com for this definition lists the following synonyms “range anxiety, worry, concern, stress, tension, pressure, anxiety,strain, disquiet, alarm,” etc. “2- a situation in which a society or organization is not operating effectively“ The Thesaurus entry from MacmillanDictionary.com for this … Continue reading
For some students, the arrival of summer means the opportunity to lounge around and do — well — pretty much nothing. While it can be tempting to allow the dog days of summer to flow by in a blur of inactivity and laziness, doing so often isn’t the best idea. If you give in to … Continue reading
We often say to listen to the advice of our elders because they have years of wisdom. Better yet, listen to the advice of our elders of the Great Depression Generation. They have wisdom beyond their already long lives and there is much we can learn from them. I recently lost one of my grandparents and … Continue reading
(Zach Buckley is new to the adaptivelearnin community. He will be a regular blog contributor. The article below is his first contribution. He adds insight into technology and generation Y. I’m from generation X, so reading his prospective is enlightening. Welcome Zach and enjoy his contribution!) Generation Y refers to those of us born … Continue reading
How many of you feel like this? How many of you want peace and quiet away from school-related work while you are on your spring break, summer break and vacations? This is the life! Right? I created this video about 5 months ago while trying to test out using GoAnimate. It is fitting to share … Continue reading
Yesterday, March, 2012 I was privileged to take part in a live edu-tweet with #edchat. #Edchat is a group of educators from around the country and globe that Tweet each other via the hashtag #edchat on Twitter twice a week to discuss issues in education. The discussions last for an hour and are determined by … Continue reading
Interpretation of visual content is reflective of our perceptions: what we choose to see, how we choose to see it, and the life we choose to live. I choose to see things and live life full of rich color, like a kaleidoscope. My impression and perceptions of color is a reflection in everything I do. … Continue reading