The Black Scholars Index (BSI) is now award winning, as they say. This past Friday, I won 3rd Place and a cash prize at the F.R.E.E. Research Poster Competition (Focusing Research on Entrepreneurial Empowerment). What is F.R.E.E? Focusing Research on Entrepreneurial Empowerment (FREE) is a research symposium with a poster session format. The purpose of this event is to provide a platform for students to showcase their research and receive feedback on it. Another purpose of the research symposium is to encourage entrepreneurship. Accordingly, we asked participants to dedicate a portion of their poster to explaining how they could apply their research to business exploits, namely a product or service. BSI is in its infancy, but has great potential and will launch its redesign and new … [Read more...]
Kermit and Henson
I just had to share this... There is a statue of Kermit and Jim Henson on UMD's campus (Henson is an alumnus) and the other day, someone wanted to help keep them warm. I just love stuff like this. Thanks to Justin G. for sharing the image. … [Read more...]
KIPP DC: WILL Academy
I spent the last 2 days at KIPP DC: Will Academy helping Mr. Tiengtum (a very good friend of mine) teach the 6th graders how to use PowerPoint. It was a great experience, not just because I used to teach 6th grade computer classes years ago and missed being in that space, but because the students were great and it was rewarding watching them learn. We all (2 instructors and a total of ~90 students) spent a total of 1 hour and 40 minutes together exploring Microsoft PowerPoint. But it was more than that, I saw exploration, adventure, hesitation, yearning, creativity, enjoyment, bonding, and about 100 ah-ha moments. It was awesome. Here's to what may happen with those 6th graders and their laptops over the next year or so, once I am allowed to contribute to their learning...and they to … [Read more...]
Cheerleader Daddy
If these are the images of Black fathers we will begin to see, I'm all for it! [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hTIzjVxvV2U&hl=en&fs=1] … [Read more...]
I heard Dr. Pedro Noguera Speak Today!
He is awesome! Dr. Noguera was the keynote speaker at the 3rd Annual Minority and Urban Education Symposium today at the University of Maryland, College Park. He so plainly and eloquently expressed the importance of thinking of schools at political landscapes and described how African-American and Latino students are getting the short end of the stick. I know the event was recorded, but I'm not sure when or how it will be available. So, I've added a youtube clip from a previous speaking engagement of his, just to share how insightful he is... [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NWbWgh_a9gQ&hl=en&fs=1] I will share more about my thoughts from the entire day after I let it soak in and absorb. But until then, here are some highlights of a few discussions: Using 'discourse' to … [Read more...]
Haiti Needs prayer, assistance, and $58 Million
The last month of storms (4 of them) have left Haiti with about 60% of the food supply destroyed...not to mention homes and lives. They need help from every corner of the world - including BisonRoundup.com. Only $1 million of the $58 million needed has been received. I just gave via http://www.hopeforhaiti.com/ - you should do the same! Watch this video for more information! … [Read more...]
In My Name…
End extreme poverty. This is another project by Will.I.Am. He has done an awesome job in galvanizing Americans around Barack Obama. Let this inspire you to move on behalf of ending poverty. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pRyMxSS-KI0&hl=en&fs=1] http://www.inmyname.com … [Read more...]
Learning at it's best (and probably most effective)!
This video is a great demonstration of learning and teaching at its best. It thoroughly integrates and addresses learning styles of African American children. Check it out. Let me know your first reaction. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Rp7CvXC0GA&hl=en&fs=1] http://www.mindrap.org Stay tuned for more activities like this from Uplift, Inc. in Washington, DC. … [Read more...]
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