Denver, CO

I believe that everyday and everywhere we look we have the opportunity to see modern day heroes and modern day chivalry in action. Some days more than others, some less; it largely depends on what you focus on.

This week’s modern heroes come from Arapahoe High School where we find a few highly motivated teachers working with eager-to-learn students, taking their own initiative to create unique experiences. Let’s ‘tune in:’

This unique learning experience is centered on interacting with new technology and communications mediums to exchange ideas and stimulate discussion. The topic: Daniel H. Pink’s book A Whole New Mind. Here’s why you should read it: “If it’s likely that someone in China or India can do your work more cheaply than you can, or if a computer can do your work faster than you can, read this book. (praise for the book, found on the back cover)”

Here’s why you should pay attention to what these Arapahoe High students have to say: They are assessing the validity of this book and how it relates to the all-important field of education, among other things such as the impacts on their future that the book suggests, and how to cope with and adapt to literally, a whole new mind. Their online blogging discussions feature real-world sages and experts in various fields, and there will be one with the author himself, Daniel H. Pink.

The classes participate in discussion as normally done during class time, but their discussions are translated in real-time to an online blog site dedicated to allowing outsiders to participate and view the discussion. The next blog sessions will be:

Friday, January 25th

Friday, February 1st

Thursday, February 7th

Friday, February 15th

Friday, February 22nd

and there will be a video conference with the class and author Daniel H. Pink on:

Thursday, February 28th

Check back with about-denverco.com the day before the above dates to learn how you can view the blogging and how you can participate. About-Denverco.com will be actively following and participating in this unique learning experience and will keep you up to date and in the know!

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