Briefly, on the STEM vs Humanities debate
It’s one thing to be critical of some of the excesses. It’s quite another to suggest that there’s something inherently wrong with people who work within STEM disciplines.
Author: Scott J Davies
Scott Davies is a freelance writer and tutor. He is currently studying a Master of Education. He is interested in education, economics, geopolitics and history. He's on Twitter and has a Medium page.
On Greta Thunberg and Public Discourse around ASD
There are many assumptions that are being made about how people with Aspergers may feel or think about these issues, as well as how to interact with people on the Autism spectrum.
UFC242 Preview: Nurmagomedov vs Poirier
UFC 242 is quite a top-heavy card. While lacking somewhat in name power, there are nonetheless some fun matchups and some intriguing prospects to keep an eye on.
The Value Of Writing
The ability to write, not only in the formal sense of being able to succinctly put together an argument but also in a more informal sense, is an underrated and overlooked skill.
Australian Elections: Where Did It Go Wrong for Labor and Bill Shorten?
The consensus was Bill Shorten would be the new PM of Australia. In a major upset, the Coalition, led by Scott Morrison, have been returned for a 3rd term.
In Ukraine, A Comedic Presidential Candidate Is No Joking Matter
The election has significant implications for politics in the region, especially considering ongoing tensions between Ukraine and Russia.
Tenshot: Foals ‘Everything Not Saved Will Be Lost’ Part 1
Here are a few quick thoughts that I have on British indie act Foals’ latest album “Everything Not Saved Will Be Lost” Part One as well as a bit of background on the album.
UFC 235 Preview: Jones vs Smith
The UFC’s upcoming PPV event on Saturday, UFC 235, is easily the most stacked card of the year thus far.
Ordinary World: Education
Your Ordinary World Education links ft stories on active shooter drills, does homeworks work, hand notetaking, speech, big science, grade inflation & more
Should We All Read Less News?
While I will likely not eschew reading the news altogether, I have certainly become a more judicious consumer of it in recent times.
Ordinary World: Education
Ordinary World: Education from Ordinary Times and Scott J. Davies with links to stories about higher ed, charter schools, community college, elite schools, quality of education and more for you to read, share, & discuss.
Is Online Education Living Up To Its Potential?
Online learning is going to be an ever-growing aspect of education in the future, particularly at the tertiary level. It is imperative that online courses become more effectively designed and accessible in order to maximise the benefits for students.
Is The Lambda School Model The Future of Higher Education?
The level of student debt accrued by students has skyrocketed in recent years. At the same time, the benefits of obtaining a bachelor’s degree and the ensuing debt that goes along with it has been diminishing. The current model of higher education, it would appear, is ripe for disruption.
Enter Lambda School
Ordinary Times: Education Links
Your Ordinary World: Education Links from Scott Davies bringing you stories and articles on learning, teaching, education, and schools from Ordinary Times.
Ordinary World: Education
Ordinary World: Education with stories and links on learning, education, teaching, tutoring, and much more from Scott Davies and Ordinary Times.
Are Finland’s Schools Really the Gold Standard?
It is a given that at some point during almost any discussion about school reform, a reference to Finland’s education system will arise. However, a closer look at Finland’s education system and reforms raises questions about the popular narrative of its education system.
Ordinary World: Education
Your Ordinary World links for 29 Nov 2018 with Scott J Davies bringing us links about education to read, share, and discuss.
Ordinary World: Education
Your Ordinary World for 19 Nov 2018 with Education links from Scott J. Davies covering everything from education, learning, school choice, social and emotional learning, higher ed enrollment, and more. Read, share, and discuss.
Ordinary World: Education
Your Ordiniary World for Tuesday, 13 Nov 2018, and Scott J. Davies brings us education themed links about, teaching, learning, studetns, and more.
Return of the Notorious Conor McGregor
As is the case with every Conor McGregor fight, regardless of whether you love or loathe him as a fighter and character, his fight Saturday is must-watch television for anyone even casually interested in combat sports.
