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EDAP601 Exit Slip Tuesday, January 17, 2012 media type="custom" key="29050577"

Sir Ken Robinson speaks about the education paradigm he sees in the United States. Ken discusses how we hinder creativity not purposely but almost habitually. Instead of focusing and encouraging student strengths always, we tend to push students toward what we consider "academic" such as Math and English. The "arts" such as dance and music are not usually encouraged as "important" courses. Some students may not be considered "smart" when in fact they are an expert. The topics or subjects they are experts in may not be what is considered to be "academic", however, they are experts in their domain. Divergent thinking should be encouraged not discouraged. Why do young children often say the funniest comments or come up with the most "ridiculous" ideas? Because they haven't learned social norms! This video seems long when you see it lasts almost an hour, but you must take the time to watch it. Plug your iPhone into the car while driving across town like I did and listen to it through your speakers. The amazing opportunities technology brings us wouldn't be possible without divergent thinking!

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==== Covey, S. (1998). //The Seven habits of highly effective teens: the ultimate teenage success guide//. New York, NY: Simon & Schuster.

**"There is no reason for any individual to have a computer in their home." Kenneth Olsen 1977 Digital Equipment Corporation ** Covey, S. (1998). //The Seven habits of highly effective teens: the ultimate teenage success guide//. New York, NY: Simon & Schuster. Ssssss