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In Praise of Slowness - Links and Resources
06 April 06 12:34 PM | margulisd | 0 Comments   
“I am a possibilist. I believe that humanity is master of its own fate... Before we can change direction, we have to question many of the assumptions underlying our current philosophy. Assumptions like bigger is better; you can't stop progress; no speed Read More...
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"Doing Too Much" Comments
12 March 06 09:24 AM | margulisd | 603 Comments   
Note: The three rather lengthy posts from March 10, 11, 12 are copies of the comments from three of our discussions that have occurred over the last two years. The were reproduced to assist in the publication of a draft copy of a blog book that is underway. Read More...
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In Praise of Slowness
05 February 06 08:00 PM | margulisd | 518 Comments   
"There is more to life than increasing its speed." -Gandhi Clip art licensed from the Clip Art Gallery on DiscoverySchool.com One of the original COPPER themes and a topic that generated the most lively discussion in our blog's two plus years Read More...
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Holiday Stress
01 December 04 06:00 AM | margulisd | 548 Comments   
While doing too much during the school term can create stress, the end of the semester crunch combined with holiday demands can add significantly to the stress levels of students, staff and faculty. Teachers have the challenge of managing their own stress Read More...
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Best of the Blog: Doing Too Much!
25 October 04 06:00 AM | margulisd | 542 Comments   
From time to time we will republish earlier posts that were followed by a number of comments or that received feedback indicating the value of the entry. This entry was originally published on March 22, 2004. Doing too much – A New Blog Topic "I apologize Read More...
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Multitasking Maladies
05 April 04 06:00 AM | margulisd | 23 Comments   
"Multitaskers not only put stress on their brains, they can drive themselves so much that they become sick" --Virginia Anderson, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution We live in an age where multitasking seems to be a necessary skill if we are to keep on top Read More...
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Change and Information Overload
29 March 04 06:30 AM | margulisd | 525 Comments   
Change and Information Overload: negative effects The most important characteristic of our present society may well be the incredible speed with which it changes. Whether things evolve in a positive or in a negative way, change itself constitutes a problem. Read More...
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