Links and Loves - Solve a Simple Math Problem, 🤫 Quiet Students, The College Cheating Scandal, Blockchain

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Welcome to May Everyone! This week has been an educational and productive week.




Here are some links and loves from this week.

 This simple math problem has gone viral and stumps many people. The interesting thing is that in the 1980s, 90% of 21-29 year olds could solve this problem. Today, only 60% of 21-29 year olds can solve this problem. Check out the article by clicking here.


🤫 Have you ever had a class of students that were very quiet and shy about sharing and talking in front of one another? I think these ideas would be worth trying and seeing if they make a difference.


A colleague shared this video with me about the college cheating scandal and Laurie Loughlin, aka, Aunt Becky. Enjoy.

A week ago, I attended an Amplify Oshkosh event about blockchain. Going into this event, I had very little understanding about what a blockchain was. I had only read briefly about Bitcoins. Here is a very short 2 minute video about blockchains. I'm still considering how blockchains might affect education.  If you work in the Oshkosh Area School District, you are able to attend Amplify Oshkosh events for free.

Here is what I am currently reading and listening to. Make the most of your weekend and enjoy this first weekend of May.

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