(Microsoft Corporation, 2014)
References/ Resources
Articles:
Brown, Robin (2011). Holistic Personal Brand Development. Retrieved from http://occamdigital.com/occams-articles/Personal-Brand-Management-Holistic-Process
This article is written by a digital marketing specialist who argues that developing one`s personal brand is of utmost importance, and that using social media is just a small part of this. In order to incorporate the holistic nature of one`s personal brand and how it identify`s you in a positive way, individuals must take control of their brand by using the digital world beyond the limits of social media.
Marrs, Megan (February 14, 2012). The First Step To Building Your Personal Brand. Retrieved from http://www.forbes.com/sites/dailymuse/2012/02/14/the-first-step-to-building-your-personal-brand/
This article provides insight into how one can manage their reputation to ensure that when their name is Googled, it portrays intended and desirable characteristics. It reviews the concepts of: Emotional Appeal, Description, Function, and Putting It All Together.
Tulathimutte, Tony (September 4, 2013). You Are What You Tweet. Retrieved from http://www.newyorker.com/currency-tag/you-are-what-you-tweet
This article looks at young people`s view of social media as informal, even when they are cognizant of their profiles being monitored by the government, as well as potential future employers. It examines the importance of one`s digital identity and the lack of privacy due to increased participation in social media.
Website Resources:
Diploma Programme, Theory of Knowledge Subject Guide: First Assessment 2015, 2013. Retrieved from ibpublishing.ibo.org: https://ibpublishing.ibo.org/exist/rest/app/tsm.xql?doc=d_0_tok_gui_1304_1_e&part=1&chapter=1
The syllabus document for the current version of the Theory of Knowledge course describes in great detail how to present the course materials. While this course is only offered for students taking the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, its contents are potentially applicable across all subjects. In this document teachers can learn about the course contents, and specifically how knowledge in their subject matter can be deconstructed.
Escobar, Krisna. (January 19, 2011). Benefits of holistic learning in early childhood. Retrieved from
examiner.com: http://www.examiner.com/article/benefits-of-holistic-learning-early-childhood
The article entitled 'Benefits of Holistic Learning in Early Childhood' by Krisna Escobar highlights some key ideas as to what holistic learning might look in younger educational settings. Krisna defines what holistic learning is and identifies six components educators should consider when taking a holistic teaching and learning approach. Holistic education and collaborative learning come together through the lesson plans created by educators with their students passions and interests in mind. Krisna provides questions educators should ask themselves when they begin creating unit and lesson plans in order to ensure they are keeping the 'whole child' at the center of their planing.
Stoneham, Eleanor. (April 4, 2013). Why our kids need a holistic education. Retrieved from Conscious Connection: http://www.consciousconnectionmagazine.com/2013/04/why-our-kids-need-a-holistic-education/
The article entitled 'Why Our Kids Need a Holistic Education,' by Eleanor Stoneham identifies specifically how education, through its connection to nature can be very empowering for our students, She examines the holistic approach to learning by connecting students spiritually to the environment. Within the article, she makes reference to resources teachers can access to provide them with more support in approaching holistic education. Eleanor suggested researching Waldorf schools that focuses on a holistic approach to learning. Furthermore, she mentions a book by Alastair McIntosh entitled, 'Soil and Soul' connecting children's learning to the environment.
Mindfulness Resources:
Machado, Amanda. (2014). Should schools teach kids to meditate? The Atlantic. Retrieved from http://www.theatlantic.com/education/archive/2014/01/should-schools-teach-kids-to-meditate/283229/#
This article looks at the benefits that schools observed following the introduction of mindfulness and meditation programs. It examines some of the challenges and resistance that educators may face during the process.
Nobori, Mariko. (2012). How to start a meditation program in your school. Edutoipa Website. Retrieved from:
http://www.edutopia.org/stw-student-stress-meditation-school-tips
This brief, but informative, article discusses the role of training and routine required to set up a successful school-wide meditation program. It contains some useful resources on the topic of training.
Sowell, Shelly. (2011). Chaos to calm: Using mindfulness with middle school students. RedFlag Magazine. Retrieved from: http://www.redflagmagazine.org/2011/10/chaos-to-calm/
This blog-type article contains the reflections of a middle school teacher as she tries to incorporate meditation into her daily classroom routine. It is an honest look into the obstacles and benefits of undergoing the task of introducing meditation into a middle school classroom.
Room to Breathe Documentary
This documentary examines the outcomes of introducing meditation into school struggling with a high volume of disciplinary issues.
Images:
Cheng, Christina. (April 10, 2011). Play, learn and grow together image. Image retrieved from: http://kakonged.com/2011/04/
Ewald, Wendy. (January, 2002). The best part of me. Little, Brown Books for Young Readers. Image retrieved from: http://www.chapters.indigo.ca/kids/books/the-best-part-of-me/9780316703062-item.html
Flickr user Crystalflickr. (September, 2005). ENFJ. Image retrived from: https://www.flickr.com/photos/crystalflickr/41028566
Holistic Educator. (Date omitted). Chi Logo. Image retrieved from: http://www.holisticeducator.com/wellness.htm
Iheartgrade3. (October 25, 2012). The best part of me writing activity: students image of legs. Image retrieved from: http://iheartgrade3.com/2012/10/25/better-late-than-never/sony-dsc-99/
Occam Digital. (2011). Personal branding image. Image retrieved from: http://occamdigital.com/occams-articles/Personal-Brand-Management-Holistic-Process
Microsoft Corporation. (2014) Email Image. Image retrieved from: http://office.microsoft.com/en-ca/images/results.aspx?qu=email&ex=1&origin=HA010237914#ai:MC900233935|
Microsoft Corporation. (2014). Smiley emoticon writing on paper. Image retrieved: http://office.microsoft.com/en-ca/images/results.aspx?qu=writing&ex=1#ai:MC900440428|
Microsoft Corporation. (2014). Resource Image. Image retrieved: http://office.microsoft.com/en-ca/images/results.aspx?qu=resource&ex=1#ai:MP900387787|
Shlomo, Shoham. (2012). Holistic image. Image retrieved from: http://www.futureintelligence.org/SGLA.aspx
The Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System. (2014). Children stretching image. Image retrieved from: http://www.uwosh.edu/coehs/departments/curriculum-instruction-department/images/ScreenShot20140212at1.57.47PM.png/view
The University of Bath Students' Union. (2001). Health and well-being image. Image retrieved from: http://www.bathstudent.com/advice/campaigns/old-campaigns/mental-health/
Brown, Robin (2011). Holistic Personal Brand Development. Retrieved from http://occamdigital.com/occams-articles/Personal-Brand-Management-Holistic-Process
This article is written by a digital marketing specialist who argues that developing one`s personal brand is of utmost importance, and that using social media is just a small part of this. In order to incorporate the holistic nature of one`s personal brand and how it identify`s you in a positive way, individuals must take control of their brand by using the digital world beyond the limits of social media.
Marrs, Megan (February 14, 2012). The First Step To Building Your Personal Brand. Retrieved from http://www.forbes.com/sites/dailymuse/2012/02/14/the-first-step-to-building-your-personal-brand/
This article provides insight into how one can manage their reputation to ensure that when their name is Googled, it portrays intended and desirable characteristics. It reviews the concepts of: Emotional Appeal, Description, Function, and Putting It All Together.
Tulathimutte, Tony (September 4, 2013). You Are What You Tweet. Retrieved from http://www.newyorker.com/currency-tag/you-are-what-you-tweet
This article looks at young people`s view of social media as informal, even when they are cognizant of their profiles being monitored by the government, as well as potential future employers. It examines the importance of one`s digital identity and the lack of privacy due to increased participation in social media.
Website Resources:
Diploma Programme, Theory of Knowledge Subject Guide: First Assessment 2015, 2013. Retrieved from ibpublishing.ibo.org: https://ibpublishing.ibo.org/exist/rest/app/tsm.xql?doc=d_0_tok_gui_1304_1_e&part=1&chapter=1
The syllabus document for the current version of the Theory of Knowledge course describes in great detail how to present the course materials. While this course is only offered for students taking the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, its contents are potentially applicable across all subjects. In this document teachers can learn about the course contents, and specifically how knowledge in their subject matter can be deconstructed.
Escobar, Krisna. (January 19, 2011). Benefits of holistic learning in early childhood. Retrieved from
examiner.com: http://www.examiner.com/article/benefits-of-holistic-learning-early-childhood
The article entitled 'Benefits of Holistic Learning in Early Childhood' by Krisna Escobar highlights some key ideas as to what holistic learning might look in younger educational settings. Krisna defines what holistic learning is and identifies six components educators should consider when taking a holistic teaching and learning approach. Holistic education and collaborative learning come together through the lesson plans created by educators with their students passions and interests in mind. Krisna provides questions educators should ask themselves when they begin creating unit and lesson plans in order to ensure they are keeping the 'whole child' at the center of their planing.
Stoneham, Eleanor. (April 4, 2013). Why our kids need a holistic education. Retrieved from Conscious Connection: http://www.consciousconnectionmagazine.com/2013/04/why-our-kids-need-a-holistic-education/
The article entitled 'Why Our Kids Need a Holistic Education,' by Eleanor Stoneham identifies specifically how education, through its connection to nature can be very empowering for our students, She examines the holistic approach to learning by connecting students spiritually to the environment. Within the article, she makes reference to resources teachers can access to provide them with more support in approaching holistic education. Eleanor suggested researching Waldorf schools that focuses on a holistic approach to learning. Furthermore, she mentions a book by Alastair McIntosh entitled, 'Soil and Soul' connecting children's learning to the environment.
Mindfulness Resources:
Machado, Amanda. (2014). Should schools teach kids to meditate? The Atlantic. Retrieved from http://www.theatlantic.com/education/archive/2014/01/should-schools-teach-kids-to-meditate/283229/#
This article looks at the benefits that schools observed following the introduction of mindfulness and meditation programs. It examines some of the challenges and resistance that educators may face during the process.
Nobori, Mariko. (2012). How to start a meditation program in your school. Edutoipa Website. Retrieved from:
http://www.edutopia.org/stw-student-stress-meditation-school-tips
This brief, but informative, article discusses the role of training and routine required to set up a successful school-wide meditation program. It contains some useful resources on the topic of training.
Sowell, Shelly. (2011). Chaos to calm: Using mindfulness with middle school students. RedFlag Magazine. Retrieved from: http://www.redflagmagazine.org/2011/10/chaos-to-calm/
This blog-type article contains the reflections of a middle school teacher as she tries to incorporate meditation into her daily classroom routine. It is an honest look into the obstacles and benefits of undergoing the task of introducing meditation into a middle school classroom.
Room to Breathe Documentary
This documentary examines the outcomes of introducing meditation into school struggling with a high volume of disciplinary issues.
Images:
Cheng, Christina. (April 10, 2011). Play, learn and grow together image. Image retrieved from: http://kakonged.com/2011/04/
Ewald, Wendy. (January, 2002). The best part of me. Little, Brown Books for Young Readers. Image retrieved from: http://www.chapters.indigo.ca/kids/books/the-best-part-of-me/9780316703062-item.html
Flickr user Crystalflickr. (September, 2005). ENFJ. Image retrived from: https://www.flickr.com/photos/crystalflickr/41028566
Holistic Educator. (Date omitted). Chi Logo. Image retrieved from: http://www.holisticeducator.com/wellness.htm
Iheartgrade3. (October 25, 2012). The best part of me writing activity: students image of legs. Image retrieved from: http://iheartgrade3.com/2012/10/25/better-late-than-never/sony-dsc-99/
Occam Digital. (2011). Personal branding image. Image retrieved from: http://occamdigital.com/occams-articles/Personal-Brand-Management-Holistic-Process
Microsoft Corporation. (2014) Email Image. Image retrieved from: http://office.microsoft.com/en-ca/images/results.aspx?qu=email&ex=1&origin=HA010237914#ai:MC900233935|
Microsoft Corporation. (2014). Smiley emoticon writing on paper. Image retrieved: http://office.microsoft.com/en-ca/images/results.aspx?qu=writing&ex=1#ai:MC900440428|
Microsoft Corporation. (2014). Resource Image. Image retrieved: http://office.microsoft.com/en-ca/images/results.aspx?qu=resource&ex=1#ai:MP900387787|
Shlomo, Shoham. (2012). Holistic image. Image retrieved from: http://www.futureintelligence.org/SGLA.aspx
The Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System. (2014). Children stretching image. Image retrieved from: http://www.uwosh.edu/coehs/departments/curriculum-instruction-department/images/ScreenShot20140212at1.57.47PM.png/view
The University of Bath Students' Union. (2001). Health and well-being image. Image retrieved from: http://www.bathstudent.com/advice/campaigns/old-campaigns/mental-health/