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"These four trends—inclusion, lifelong learning, quantified self and mindfulness—are becoming ubiquitous in the media and becoming part of the culture ... Via Leona Ungerer, Gilbert C FAURE 
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It's no secret that social and emotional well-being can directly influence academic outcomes. When we are in tune with our emotions, we pay attention to Via Becky Roehrs, Suvi Salo
Becky Roehrs's curator insight,
March 8, 2015 10:18 PM
Mindfulness supports social-emotional learning (SEL), This article defines mindfulness and provides quick summaries of 6 research studies that found a range of k-12 students benefited from mindfulness activities, weeks after the research study ended. Plus, the article highlights six different activities you can use with your students: http://cft.vanderbilt.edu/guides-sub-pages/contemplative-pedagogy/ 
James J. Goldsmith's curator insight,
March 9, 2015 11:31 AM
From the article: "We now know that neuroplasticity allows us to make profound changes in the way our bodies and minds function at any age. So helping students learn to train their bodies and minds through the use of mindful awareness practices can make a real and lasting difference." Some interesting points raised (and how would things be different if we all paused 2 seconds to think before responding to someone?)
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Unschooling, greater independence for the student and teacher, and getting in touch with our social and emotional selves are just some of the topics that have inspired educators and life-long learners. Via Becky Roehrs, Suvi Salo
West Sound Tech Assn's curator insight,
January 22, 2015 3:05 PM
We're in the midst of exciting and life-changing possibilities for the education industry. 
Learning Help Center's curator insight,
January 23, 2015 3:25 AM
Freedom of thought has lead us to some of the greatest genuineness. 
Lon Woodbury's curator insight,
January 23, 2015 10:57 AM
I like the context of comparing "Interconnected individuals" vs. "consumers". -Lon
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One thing I know from my work is that mindful children react differently to challenges. To show you exactly what I mean, I've created a few illustrations.... Via Jenny Ebermann, Ivon Prefontaine, PhD
Halina Ostańkowicz-Bazan's curator insight,
July 17, 2014 9:59 AM
Wonderful topic and fantastic MOOC. |
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Those who have a regular meditation practice can simply add the writing immediately following it, and those who find it difficult to do traditional meditation will find this practice fruitful as the writing gives your busy mind something to do. Via Susan Taylor
Susan Taylor's curator insight,
October 9, 2013 10:53 PM
Are you a meditation practitioner or do you find meditation practice to be a challenge? Either way, writing can be used as a way to bridge your active mind with the meditative mind. And as little as 10 minutes each day reaps great rewards. This blog tells you how:
(1) Sit in stillness for 5-15 minutes or begin by taking a minimum of 21 consecutive breaths. This sets the "intention to cultivate an atmosphere of warmth and openness toward yourself and your experience." (2) Set a timer and free write for 10 minutes. Just write what immediately comes to mind without conscious thinking. (Right now...) Suspend impusles to stop, contemplate, edit or analyze. (3) When the timer goes off, pause; take a breath or two and read what you wrote aloud to yourself. Give yourself permission to listen deeply to yourself. (4) Underline or highlight any words or phrases that resonate. These fragments can be used now or for other timed writing sessions. (5) At the conclusion of the session, intend that "whatever insight you gained produce positive effects for yourself and all beings touched by you."
This practice can be done anywhere, at any time in virtually any location. The practice creates the "conditions where insights can arise as you uncover hidden obstacles and unwind your judging mind into greater warmth, spaciousness and acceptance of of all."
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Many people struggle to get their head around mindfulness. What is it? What's the benefit? How do you practise it? Via Kenneth Mikkelsen
Kenneth Mikkelsen's curator insight,
March 9, 2015 10:57 AM
This is a excellent blog post by Jill Suttie that addresses many of the concerns and questions people raise in relation to mindfulness.
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Waylon meets with mentor David Rome, a leading Buddhist teacher and close student of Chogyam Trungpa, to learn about the art and practice of Focusing and how it Via focusing_gr
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Marta Torán's curator insight,
August 30, 2014 4:11 AM
La Atención Plena "Mindfulness". Sus beneficios en la Educación y en la vida.
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Finding focus is rapidly becoming the biggest workplace challenge. We highlight a handful of apps to help cure internet addictions and better manage your time. Via Howard Rheingold
ozziegontang's curator insight,
February 24, 2013 11:15 AM
The Cyclops had only one eye. He had outsight but no insight. Finding focus is quieting the brain chatter, becoming present to the moment, breathing, and doing what needs to be done to accomplish what needs to be accomplished. |
