Monthly Archives: September 2010

Confession: I find mind mapping difficult

Posted on September 30, 2010 by Jo VanEvery

The trouble is that they have their own aesthetic. Not a linear one but … You see, the examples I see all look good. They use colour. They group similar things together. And when I set out to get all the ideas out of my head onto paper, I worry about where on the page to put them.

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Opposite day as a decision making strategy

Posted on September 28, 2010 by Jo VanEvery

An article in Inside Higher Ed about saying “no” and a question on a forum I participate in combined to make me aware of a strategy that might be helpful when faced with a difficult decision. What if the default … Continue reading →

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Catch Yourself Doing Something Right

Posted on September 22, 2010 by Jo VanEvery

A has been struggling with finding time to write regularly and that she wants to build this habit. The other day she mentions that she is writing and adds that she didn’t got as much done as she wanted to. … Continue reading →

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If someone’s crying, something needs to change

Posted on September 20, 2010 by Jo VanEvery

No one said teaching would be easy but … You shouldn’t be exhausted. You shouldn’t be close to tears on a regular basis. You shouldn’t be angry. Identify the problems The key to effective problem solving is to be focused … Continue reading →

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Is the beginning of term chaos over yet?

Posted on September 17, 2010 by Jo VanEvery

I was talking to a client the other day and she was feeling a bit like she’d been hit by a truck. She’s teaching a class for the first time. Even though it is directly in her area of expertise,she’s … Continue reading →

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