June 8, 2011 at 2:55 PM by Jenee
We think it’s cool when education becomes a phenomenon – and even cooler when a professor earns rock star status for his ability to engage, inspire and motivate students. The growth of online learning means that students anywhere can now gain access to the best education, the most inspiring professors, and the most innovative concepts from anywhere in the world. That’s amazing.
Michael J. Sandel, the Harvard University political philosopher, has earned himself quite the reputation for his way of teaching about justice. As we spend our days continually trying to innovate and come up with better ways to help people learn, we look forward to hearing more about people who are revolutionizing the world of education.
Learn more about Michael J. Sandel over at the New York Times.
June 6, 2011 at 3:07 PM by Danica
Next up for introduction is Jenee. She's the Editor of our blog and was good enough to answer a few of our questions...
Favourite place for after work drinks:
Anywhere with a patio, sun and a view of the mountains!
Book you’re reading:
Jane Eyre. I’m working my way – slowly – through the classics.
What inspires you:
People who are passionate about doing good in the world – inspires me to get out and do more to give back.
Tourist for a day in Vancouver, what do you do:
Don hiking gear, hike Quarry Rock in Deep Cove, bask in the view, hike back down and indulge in donuts at Honey’s. Proof that life is good!
Quality you admire most in yourself:
I can make proper use of apostrophes. It’s a rare skill today.
First concert:
Neil Diamond. You gotta give the man credit – he’s a true performer.
Favourite restaurant:
See favourite place for after work drinks.
Game you never lose:
Scrabble. I’m all about the triple word score.
Signature dish:
I make a mean salad. Secret ingredients: homemade dressings, candied pecans, and fruit.
Bizarro World occupation:
Fighter pilot. What can I say, my favourite movie is Top Gun.
Worst thing you ever did to your hair:
There was once a perm... thankfully, I managed to get through it with no photographic evidence.
June 2, 2011 at 3:42 PM by Jay Cassels
Did you know that 87% of husbands report needing something to do on the couch while their wives watch The Bachelor? If your company had an e-learning program Steve from Accounting could be learning how to make pivot tables in excel. Monday Night E-Learning – Powered by Serebra
More Deep Learning Thoughts with Jay »
June 1, 2011 at 3:57 PM by Danica
To kick things off, we'd like to introduce Jay. Jay's a Sales Manager at Serebra and is one of the chattiest, funniest guys we know. He's got stories that'll make you fall out of your chair laughing. Given his keen sense of humour, we've asked him to come up with some "deep learning thoughts"... we think you'll enjoy them! Before we share some of those thoughts, here's a bit about Jay...
Three things about your job that make you want to work there:
The lovely ladies at the office - have you seen our team photos?
Favourite place for after work drinks:
In the sun
Book you’re reading:
Linchpin by Seth Godin
What inspires you:
I swear this is not corporate sucking up: Learning, I want to know everything about everything. That and Taleeb, he is an amazing leader and inspiration.
Tourist for a day in Vancouver, what do you do:
Go for a walk
Quality you admire most in yourself:
My sense of humor
If you could be any animal/fruit/vegetable:
- Labrador Retriever
- Apple
- Zucchini
Desert island playlist/meal/book/companion:
- Too hard to answer in time allotted
- Steak
- Infinite Jest (because then I could finish it and re read it 40 times so I could understand it)
- My girlfriend, Christina
Favourite artist:
Monet?
Three books that left an impression on you:
Girl Friend in a Coma, Conspiracy of Fools, Drive (Daniel Pink)
Princess Peach or Pauline:
Rachel McAdams
Karaoke anthem:
Any Bon Jovi
Supper power (yes, we mean "supper" and not "super"):
Teleportation
Game you never lose:
Trivial Pursuit
Worst thing you ever did to your hair:
Cut it like I wear it now. But in 93’ when bangs like curtains were in.
