Nivedita Mukerjee
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Issue #93, 19th April 2022
What do you want to be when you grow up? How often have we been asked as we were growing up and how often do we ask this of the adolescents and youth? What kind of questions would give rise to more discussions? What kinds of questions can students ask themselves, each other, their teachers, their parents, and other adults that would lead to interesting conversations, information, and deep discussions?
Check out this issue so that you are able to frame better questions and teach your students/children to ask as well. Let me know what you think. You can subscribe to this weekly newsletter by just entering your email id here.
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Two Thoughts of the Week
“Judge a man by his questions rather than by his answers.”
― Voltaire
“I would rather have questions that can’t be answered than answers that can’t be questioned.”
― Richard Feynman
One Video of the Week
As kids, we’re often asked the question “what do you want to be when you grow up?” Yet, this is the wrong question to be asking our youths. This Ted Talk proposes a new question – one that empowers youths to think of the person they are, and the things that they can do to create an impact now.
Todd Amatayakul is a 17-year-old studying at International School Bangkok. His recent works with entrepreneurial projects in the educational toy field have led to his interest in youth empowerment. Through this newfound passion, he had the opportunity to work with youth in international schools around Bangkok.
Dear reader,
I have been a research scientist, a journalist, and an educator for over 3 decades. I read and, I write. With this weekly newsletter, I share what I read, learn and, experience while I engage with students, parents, and teams of teachers across K-12 schools, higher education institutions and, ed-tech organizations.
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Issue #92, 12th April 2022
What do you want to read? What are you missing in your school life now? How can we make your timetable better? How would you like to share what you have learned?
Student voice and choice are fundamental to student engagement. Here are some tips from fellow educators for you to think about and try to implement as often as you can.
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Two Thoughts of the Week
Every day more educators are showing that they value students by involving them in meaningful ways in school. These teachers and administrators say that it is not about ‘making students happy’ or allowing students to run the school. Their experience shows that when educators partner with students to improve learning, teaching and leadership in schools, school change is positive and effective. — Adam Fletcher
Mentors provide professional networks, outlets for frustration, college and career counseling, general life advice, and most importantly, an extra voice telling a student they are smart enough and capable enough to cross the stage at graduation and land their first paycheck from a career pathway job. — Gerald Chertavian
One Video of the Week
Danez Smith is a proud Cave Canem Fellow, two-time Pushcart Nominee, and Best New Poets Nominee. He has taken his work across the country to schools, community centers, poetry venues, and theaters across the country. Smith came into writing through slams. He placed 6th at the 2011 Individual World Poetry Slam and is the 2013 Rustbelt Midwest Regional Slam champion.
Showcase of the Week
Webinar for School Leaders:
- This webinar is aimed to help School Leaders with methods and practices to understand and get insights into the strengths and capabilities of their team members. The webinar will be facilitated by Ms. Nivedita Mukerjee – an education advisor for schools, higher education institutions, and ed-tech companies. She is a master trainer with CENTA and over the last 3 decades, she has taught life sciences, genetics, and communication in high school and college, co-founded a Post Graduate Institute of Media studies, an IB world school, and helped set up a private University in Bangalore. Timings 5 pm to 6 pm IST.
- Registration link: https://m.centa.org/pwa/webinar/150
- Youtube link (for viewing the webinar and its recording): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=enE9vHU44nM
Dear reader,
I have been a research scientist, a journalist, and an educator for over 3 decades. I read and, I write. With this weekly newsletter, I share what I read, learn and, experience while I engage with students, parents, and teams of teachers across K-12 schools, higher education institutions and, ed-tech organizations.
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Issue #91, 5th April 2022
Are you a leader? Is leadership a noun or a verb? What is student leadership? What do we understand by teacher leadership? What does leadership look like in everyday situations? We need to lead each other in different situations, in different ways, and be change-makers. The very powerful message of Mahatma Gandhi rings true for the leader in us – Be the change you want to see… right? Here are some ideas to be the leader and help students be the leader they need to be in the world they are in. For the well-being of themselves and each other.
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Two Thoughts of the Week
“Outstanding leaders go out of their way to boost the self-esteem of their personnel. If people believe in themselves, it’s amazing what they can accomplish.” – Sam Walton, American businessman and founder of Walmart.
“Leaders will be those who empower others.” – Bill Gates, American businessman, co-founder of Microsoft.
One Video of the Week
Afsaar Maniyar, a 16-year-old student, describes the importance of student leadership and the way it has impacted his life. He explains the way leadership activities and extracurricular activities can help underprivileged children in holistic development.
Afsaar and 3 of his friends, started Project IQ (Inner Quest) to spread the idea of the student’s voice in his school. This was a completely student-led initiative and comprised of 9 extracurricular clubs that took sessions every Saturday. The objective of these clubs was to give students the chance to explore their interests outside academics and develop their skills. The team of 4 enlisted the help of other students in the school and had 20 student mentors to the clubs, along with 9 student observers.
In total, they had about 120 student participants who regularly attended the sessions. After a successful first year, Afsaar is now working on converting Project IQ into a business plan so that he can spread this to other schools in Pune.
Showcase of the Week
Webinar for School Leaders:
- This webinar is aimed to help School Leaders with methods and practices to understand and get insights into the strengths and capabilities of their team members. The webinar will be facilitated by Ms. Nivedita Mukerjee – an education advisor for schools, higher education institutions, and ed-tech companies. She is a master trainer with CENTA and over the last 3 decades, she has taught life sciences, genetics, and communication in high school and college, co-founded a Post Graduate Institute of Media studies, an IB world school, and helped set up a private University in Bangalore. Timings 5 pm to 6 pm IST.
- Registration link: https://m.centa.org/pwa/webinar/150
- Youtube link (for viewing the webinar and its recording): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=enE9vHU44nM
Dear reader,
I have been a research scientist, a journalist, and an educator for over 3 decades. I read and, I write. With this weekly newsletter, I share what I read, learn and, experience while I engage with students, parents, and teams of teachers across K-12 schools, higher education institutions and, ed-tech organizations.
3-2-1 Tuesdays with Ms. Niv is a newsletter for you to subscribe to and enjoy your learning journey with me.
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Issue #90, 29th March 2022
“The third teacher is the environment—a setting designed to be not only functional but also beautiful and reflective of the child’s learning. It is the child’s relationship with parent, teacher, and environment that ignites learning.” What do you think? for some thought provoking ideas read on and subscribe.
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Two Thoughts of the Week
“The Internet is just a world passing around notes in a classroom.” Jon Stewart
“To be clear, people are the most important part of any classroom. If given the choice between a great teacher and the world’s most advanced education technology, I’d pick the teacher any day for my own children.” Sal Khan
One Video of the Week
Why do some classrooms look the same now as they did 70 years ago? In this passionate talk, second-grade teacher Kayla Delzer speaks about her mission to revitalize learning and the classroom environment. Kayla explains how to release the power in the classroom by giving students ownership of their learning and making it relevant to them. Breaking down the four walls of the classroom allows her students to become globally connected – and you won’t believe the endeavors her students conquer by embracing purposeful technology.
Kayla Delzer is a 2nd-grade teacher and Project Lead the Way Lead Teacher in West Fargo, North Dakota. In August, she will begin her 8th year of teaching 2nd grade and her second year with West Fargo Public Schools (WFPS). Teaching is her true passion in life, and she enjoys her job and helping children to love learning and become creative problem solvers. Her students are her focus in life; they are like family to her. In August 2014, she completed her master’s degree in Elementary Education.
She also serves on the Technology Task Force and Social Media Task Force for WFPS. Her classroom Twitter account, @tweetingtopdogs, has allowed her students to learn virtually with hundreds of classrooms and educational experts from all over the world. Kayla has teamed up with several companies to improve the lives of students and teachers, and she works frequently with GoNoodle and Remind. She is highly sought after by educational and technology companies to preview and review their products.
Showcase of the Week
Schools are reopening. Have you reimagined your classroom seating? Join me in my masterclass on 1st April for some refreshing ideas that you can use. #schools #reimagineeducation #classroomdesign
Here’s the link to register: https://m.centa.org/pwa/masterclasses/package/ind/269
Dear reader,
I have been a research scientist, a journalist, and an educator for over 3 decades. I read and, I write. With this weekly newsletter, I share what I read, learn and, experience while I engage with students, parents, and teams of teachers across K-12 schools, higher education institutions and, ed-tech organizations.
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Issue #89, 22nd March, 2022
Who manages your finances? What is your relationship with money in adulthood? How do you discuss money matters with your spouse and children? how do you discuss personal money with your students? Do you have a conversation or you talk down or you scare them of their money behaviour.
Let us talk about money. Money does not make you happy but surely it is easier to be unhappy with money than without it. What do you think? here are some thoughts and tips of how to talk about money and when to start it.
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Two Thoughts of the Week
“A child’s financial lessons aren’t taught. They are experienced through the actions of the parents.”
― Linsey Mills, Teach Your Child About Money Through Play: 110+ Games/Activities, Tips, and Resources to Teach Kids Financial Literacy at an Early Age.
“Never rely on a single form of income. Consider making investments to create alternative income sources.” – Warren Buffett, an American business magnate
One Video of the Week
Focusing on allowance and financial concepts to teach kids to be smart with money is a great start. But, If this is all we focus on, we miss the opportunity to ensure our kids grow into prosperous adults. Listen to this surprisingly simple system anyone can implement to nurture a child’s prosperity right away.
Ellen Rogin, CPA, CFP® is an expert on living a life of success and prosperity. As the founder of a wealth management firm, Ellen combines her credentialed expertise with an inspired, conscious approach to money. Chockfull of “left brain” credentials, MBA, CPA, and Certified Financial PlannerTM, Ellen also walks on the “right” side, balancing values, big picture ideas, meditation and humor with all her professional training.
She is as comfortable talking about the power of compound interest as she is talking about the power of belief. In their latest book, “Picture Your Prosperity: Smart Money Moves to Turn Your Vision into Reality,” Ellen and her co-author illustrate how a positive outlook accompanied by the right financial tools will help you have the resources to create the life you’ve imagined. Ellen is also founder of the Abundance Activist® movement whose mission it is to help the world think and act more prosperously.
Showcase of the Week
Money multiplies, so if you allow the money to grow then it’s basically compounding year on year. A thing about compounding is it doesn’t happen early. The magic is going to happen after 30 years!”
Here’s a conversation of cofounders of The Confident Communicator, Deepma Jadeja, and Sima Mehta, with Kavita Hurry, Co-founder, and CEO at Squirrel Consulting Private Limited.
Here are some interesting time stamps to listen to:
4:56 mins: Money doesn’t define who you are, yet it is deeply connected to happiness
6:37 mins: Fun ways to introduce the money talk
9:01 mins: Kids know more than you think about money
9:51 mins: Mindset towards money
11:01 mins: Introduce budgeting through pocket money
11:46 mins: Money is an important skill set, yet we don’t teach it in school
13:49 mins: Start as early as 5 years to teach your kids in a fun way about money
23:54 mins: Debt is good if you can pay for it
26:21 mins: 6 steps to get kids interested in money management – Step 1: Play the Money Game 29:54 mins: Step 3: Teach kids about empathy & Kindness by donating part of your earnings 31:26 mins: Step 5: The Power of Compounding 42:31 mins: Centre yourself, stay grounded Vs living a Champagne Life
Dear reader,
I have been a research scientist, a journalist, and an educator for over 3 decades. I read and, I write. With this weekly newsletter, I share what I read, learn and, experience while I engage with students, parents, and teams of teachers across K-12 schools, higher education institutions and, ed-tech organizations.
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Issue #88, 15th March, 2022
What happens when you see the glass half full? Are you in a state of hope? Or you despair? Or you think it is upto you to ensure that the glass is filled up and only then you could be happy? What’s your perspective of a situation? How do you teach your children/students to have their own perspective, reflect on their perspective and understand the perspective of others? Why is perspective important?
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Two Thoughts of the Week
“There are no facts, only interpretations.”
― Friedrich Nietzsche
“Some people see the glass half full. Others see it half empty.
I see a glass that’s twice as big as it needs to be.”
― George Carlin
One Video of the Week
Angela Popplewell challenges the superhero complex that we need to “save” others and discusses how she came to that realization. Angela speaks about her non-profit 100cameras and using that model to educate about perspective as those very same others that we believe need “saving” can teach us a lot too. Angela Francine Popplewell is a founder and the Chief Storyteller for 100cameras, a non-profit organization that teaches kids around the world that their stories matter and helps them explore their narratives in the context of a global world. Students share their perspectives through photography and then sell their images, empowering them to become change makers.
Popplewell has worked abroad with educational and community development programs in places such as Romania and India. These experiences along with others redirected her passion to working with kids, the power of storytelling, and local community development initiatives worldwide.
Prior to 100cameras, she was one of charity:water’s first interns and was Director of Development at New Life of NYC, an inner-city community center located on the Lower East Side of Manhattan. Popplewell lives in Brooklyn, NY with her husband, Ty, and their son, Theodore Brooks.
Dear reader,
I have been a research scientist, a journalist, and an educator for over 3 decades. I read and, I write. With this weekly newsletter, I share what I read, learn and, experience while I engage with students, parents, and teams of teachers across K-12 schools, higher education institutions and, ed-tech organizations.
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Issue #87, 8th March, 2022
#Break the bias. That is this year’s slogan for Women’s day. Where should this begin? At home? at school? at work place? Are some jobs considered more masculine or more suitable for females? Are some subjects better for one of the genders? How do we avoid stereotyping as educators and parents? Happy Women’s Day to all women and also men. Why not?
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Two Thoughts of the Week
“Achieving gender equality requires the engagement of women and men, girls and boys. It is everyone’s responsibility.”
— Ban Ki-moon
“If women are expected to do the same work as men, we must teach them the same things.”
― Plato
One Video of the Week
Have you ever felt like your gender limits you? This talk explores just that- gender roles. Be prepared to learn about the origins, effects, and solutions to stereotypical gender roles in the society around us. Can you imagine a world where we aren’t restricted by gender roles? Ria Chinchankar, a ninth grade student at Dubai American Academy can. This Mulan-inspired feminist discusses the extensive history of gender roles in various societies, how they harm us, and what we can do to combat them. Gender equality is possible, but only if we take the steps to make it happen.
Dear reader,
I have been a research scientist, a journalist, and an educator for over 3 decades. I read and, I write. With this weekly newsletter, I share what I read, learn and, experience while I engage with students, parents, and teams of teachers across K-12 schools, higher education institutions and, ed-tech organizations.
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Issue #86, 1st March, 2022
There is a crisis of empathy in our world of war today. In the world facing climate change. In the world which is barely getting out of two very difficult years of pandemic. Time to teach care and compassion to our next generation so that they create a better world for themselves and all those around them. We want to land in a better place than where our story began. As parents and educators, one of the foremost thing in our mind is to put in our best efforts so that the story of our students and children go beyond us. We are wired to really care about people. Educators and parent even more so. The more we are in the journey together as parents and educators, for our students and children, the more empathy we have for each other and them, they would grow with more empathy, more compassion and more care for the world around them and themselves.
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Two Thoughts of the Week
“Modern education is premised strongly on materialistic values. It is vital that when educating our children’s brains that we do not neglect to educate their hearts, a key element of which has to be the nurturing of our compassionate nature.”
– DALAI LAMA
” I think we all have empathy. We do not have courage to display it.”
– MAYA ANGELOU
One Video of the Week
As a writer, Kari Kampakis hears countless stories about the struggles people face. Over time, one theme has emerged: the hidden pain inside relationships. Kari will share why we need an empathy comeback and how practicing empathy can lead to kindness, understanding, and better life stories. Kari Kampakis is a mom of four girls who lives in Mountain Brook.
She is a blogger, speaker, and author of two books for teen girls. Kari’s work has been featured on national outlets like The Huffington Post and The TODAY Show. When she’s not writing or carpooling kids, she enjoys reading, exercising, and enjoying downtime with her family.
Showcase of the week
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Dear reader,
I have been a research scientist, a journalist, and an educator for over 3 decades. I read and, I write. With this weekly newsletter, I share what I read, learn and, experience while I engage with students, parents, and teams of teachers across K-12 schools, higher education institutions and, ed-tech organizations.
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Issue #85, 22nd February 2022
How does this generation perceive climate change? How do they imagine their own future given that perception? How does education in climate change alter those perceptions? What are we doing together as students, parents and teachers to understand the role we play in Climate change and be the part of solution?
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Two Thoughts of the Week
“What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make.”
– Dr. Jane Goodall
“The climate crisis has already been solved. We already have the facts and solutions. All we have to do is wake up and change.”
— Greta Thunberg
One Video of the Week
Mr. Isaac is a lifelong educator. His life path has taken him on a wild ride from working as a sailing instructor to banker; to “working” as a stay at home dad, firefighter, and EMT to finally finding and fulfilling his passion in high school science education. Strident about the education of young minds, project-based learning, and earth and space sciences, Mr. Isaac strives to get young minds to open to the amazing world around them: “Get your head out of your phone,” he admonishes them. Mr. Isaac, the oldest faculty member at South Fayette High School, has been teaching for only seven years. He enjoys the responsibility and latitude of being the old guy that never follows the rules.
Al Gore’s movie An Inconvenient Truth (2006) was the vehicle that pushed climate change into the forefront of national consciousness. The current generation of high school and college-aged young adults is the first that has grown up with an awareness of climate change and its potential consequences. This talk examines the perception of climate change, its potential consequences on the future of high school students (age 16-18) before and after being educated on the evidence, and mitigation strategies of climate change.
Showcase of the week
It is time to dream Green. How can we teach and learn green, for a ‘happily ever after’?Listen in.
Dear reader,
I have been a research scientist, a journalist, and an educator for over 3 decades. I read and, I write. With this weekly newsletter, I share what I read, learn and, experience while I engage with students, parents, and teams of teachers across K-12 schools, higher education institutions and, ed-tech organizations.
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Issue #84, 15th February 2022
What are good study habits? How do they lead to to low stress exam time for students? Here are some tips for building good habits that your students/children will find useful. Don’t mist the talk by Yana, a high school student on the method she used to make most of her time for study and other goals as well. Check out today’s showacase for Sanjanja’s conversation with me of how when you think you will, you can. Despite all odds.
All the best dear students for your ongoing and ensuing examinations. Teachers and parents have worked together very hard through the year to support you in your learning journey. Put in your best for yourselves and for your biggest supporters.
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Two Thoughts of the Week
“Success is no accident. It is hard work, perseverance, learning, studying, sacrifice and most of all, love of what you are doing or learning to do.” –Pele
“Learning is like rowing upstream, not to advance is to drop back.” —Chinese Proverb
One Video of the Week
You never know how much time you really have until you start to use it. Are you as efficient and productive as you can be? High school junior Yana Savitsky shares how the Pomodoro method changed the way she thinks and acts towards her work, allowing her to make the most of her time and achieve her goals.
Yana Savitsky is a sophomore at Lake Forest High School. Taking rigorous academic courses at the AP and honors level, she is constantly flooded with strenuous assignments. Outside of academics, however, Yana has a passion for storytelling and helping others, whether it is visually, through the lens of a camera in New Media, or speaking out for social change and volunteering. Nonetheless, Yana seeks to efficiently and effectively complete her coursework, and even excel in it through maximizing her time with the Pomodoro Method, conveniently the topic of her TED talk.
Showcase of the week
”I can and I will.” Here’s a story of grit, determination, transformation and defying all odds.
Sanjanja Nagar, in conversation with me.
Dear reader,
I have been a research scientist, a journalist, and an educator for over 3 decades. I read and, I write. With this weekly newsletter, I intend to share what I read, learn and, experience while I engage with students, parents, and teams of teachers across K-12 schools, higher education institutions and, ed-tech organizations.
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