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What’s Your Lens on Discomfort?
I started out my career as a high-school Physics and Math teacher. I got used to dealing with all kinds of discomfort from that, some of it simply because of the reputation Physics has. Students were uncomfortable at times, of course, as is the case when learning how to think in a new way, and…
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Senses of India: Taste and Smell
One of my favorite things about being in India is the chai tea (pronounced closer to “cha” than I’ve heard it said in the U.S.). It is available at every restaurant, and it is enjoyed at all times of day. The drink is so rich and delicious that it satisfies me almost as if I’d…
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Senses of India: Sight
On Facebook, there is a popular video of a swarm of birds. Out in the wilderness, two girls in a canoe witnessed a swarm of birds as it moved and morphed across the sky. This type of behavior is called “swarm intelligence.” The birds move in such amazing coordination with one another; wingbeat by wingbeat,…
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Anna Switzer, PhD is a long-time outdoor educator, science educator, and educator of educators. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Physics, a masters in Oceanography, and a PhD in Education. Anna has worked for several prominent organizations including National Geographic Society, Outward Bound and EL Education
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License to Learn
A book to be reread, shared, and put into action!
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Gumption, Guts, and Wisdom
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