Why Teaching Makes you Smarter

Why Teaching Makes you Smarter

Ever hear of the adage: “Those who can do, those who can’t teach”? Although usually intended to be a negative comment, I almost always take it in a positive light. Part of the reason I am not insulted is the fact that I have found this to be true in...
What We Can Learn From Sherlock Holmes About Teaching a Class

What We Can Learn From Sherlock Holmes About Teaching a Class

Historically I was never a big Sherlock Holmes fan. But with the recent movies and two TV series, my interest has grown. His methods, insights and attitudes are intriguing. What I have come to realize is that many of the tools Sherlock Holmes uses for solving a...
The James Bond School of Presenting

The James Bond School of Presenting

Bond…. James Bond. It is an iconic statement famous throughout the English speaking world and probably much of the rest of the planet. But what can James Bond teach us about presenting? Image via GeekDad Well, quite a lot actually. To date there are 6 actors who...
The Secret to Teaching a Complex Concept

The Secret to Teaching a Complex Concept

Have you ever had a difficult concept to share and just didn’t know where to start? Was the problem compounded by not having a lot of familiarity with your audience? I have a secret to getting my point across that has a wonderful success rate. It is not...
How to Deal with Difficult Students: The Ultimate Guide (Part 1)

How to Deal with Difficult Students: The Ultimate Guide (Part 1)

Adult educators have a unique challenge in working with their students. In some cases they have forgotten how to learn and in other scenarios they have forgotten how to behave! But one rotten apple doesn’t need to ruin the whole bunch. Image via Flickr by...