Saturday, November 27, 2010

The Future of Education


In the next class we will discuss about the future of education. First, think about how education has changed since the time your parents and grandparents were students. Realize that in the next generation (30 years), education will likely change even more than it has in the last 100 years. Now, choose one question and answer in the comments. You may give general answers or provide details.

1. What are some ways that education has changed in the last 100 years?

2. Make a prediction about how education might change in the next 30 years.

3. Suggest how you think education SHOULD change in the next 30 years.

Friday, November 12, 2010

Charity, Volunteering & Social Causes

As you can see in the chart above, women seem to be much more generous than men in giving to charity. Was it always like this? Please watch this VIDEO about the history of women donating to women's social causes and answer ONE of the questions below:
1. What is your reaction to the video?
2. Tell us about a time you donated money or volunteered time to a charity.
3. Why do you think women are more generous than men these days?

Wednesday, November 3, 2010


Next week we will discuss events that are happening in the world now. Please choose something interesting from one of the websites below. Leave a brief comment about what you chose so others won't choose the same story!
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British magazine focusing on poverty and inequality
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Television and web-based news source based in Qatar with an Arab viewpoint
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An American think-tank specializing in foreign relations
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A Chinese news website in English
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This is an Australian online magazine focusing on environment
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British general newspaper
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Tokyo-based culture magazine in English
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Dutch news, in English
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An American news site with a libertarian view
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Canadian magazine of news and culture
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Reports on how technology affects society and culture
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Japan's oldest English news source (since 1897)
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South African news
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General news from Ireland
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