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Introducing The Optimalist
Hello, and welcome to The Optimalist, a newsletter exploring how to create optimal learning experiences for everyone. I am excited to have you with us…
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Sara Candela
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Professional Growth by Design
The most important thing is getting in motion
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Brian Lamb
Scope Creep
Some reordering and the question of what to automate in education
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Brian Lamb
Social Media Was Just A Dry Run
Thanks to the new subscribers we’ve received since last week - your support is greatly appreciated!
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Sara Candela
Rest in Progress
When we wrote about tension in our last issue, we were looking to get to the heart of what it means to accept struggle as a part of any worthwhile…
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Sara Candela
The Cure for Curiosity
What is higher order curiosity and how might we foster it?
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Brian Lamb
The Potential of Reflection
Strengthening this loop on our thinking holds a whole lot of potential
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Brian Lamb
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Are the Adults Alright?
It’s been awhile since our last newsletter, which can easily be something to get down about.
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Sara Candela
What is an Optimalist parent?
Ever since we debuted Focusable, the most common first response was “This would be great for my son [or daughter]”.
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Brian Lamb
The Importance of Exploration
Take a deep breath, hold it at the top for 3 seconds, and then exhale for 4.
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Sara Candela
Meta Creativity
On the changing nature of creativity and the role schools play to foster it.
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Brian Lamb
How Interest Develops
The story of one professor's lasting impact.
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Brian Lamb
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