Our Motive
Understanding is when the external becomes internalized, so knowledge is essentially a transformation and expansion of oneself. Applying what we know in multiple, transferrable ways is the actualization of oneself. The real goal of education should be facilitating how each person processes what he/she is being taught, so they can then uniquely reapply it in productive and creative ways.
Addressing the needs of education could be the single most important determinant for positively changing the world. Dealing with all other concerns (e.g., health, social problems, optimal economic behavior, injustice, the pursuit of happiness, a properly functioning democracy, inequities, and more) hinges on awarenes derived from an effective educational system.
Study after study tells us that quality of life is greatly affected by one's level of education. Current research has also found that a sense of purpose, feeling that our potential is being recognized, and contributing to something greater than ourselves are the key factors for attaining happiness. Education could and should play a major role in those endeavors, so our children can enjoy fulfilling lives and reward us with a better world.
Understanding is when the external becomes internalized, so knowledge is essentially a transformation and expansion of oneself. Applying what we know in multiple, transferrable ways is the actualization of oneself. The real goal of education should be facilitating how each person processes what he/she is being taught, so they can then uniquely reapply it in productive and creative ways.
Addressing the needs of education could be the single most important determinant for positively changing the world. Dealing with all other concerns (e.g., health, social problems, optimal economic behavior, injustice, the pursuit of happiness, a properly functioning democracy, inequities, and more) hinges on awarenes derived from an effective educational system.
Study after study tells us that quality of life is greatly affected by one's level of education. Current research has also found that a sense of purpose, feeling that our potential is being recognized, and contributing to something greater than ourselves are the key factors for attaining happiness. Education could and should play a major role in those endeavors, so our children can enjoy fulfilling lives and reward us with a better world.
THE AL TEAM
Bruce McConnellFounder and Author of Actualized Learning; Educator, spanning 4 decades (5 years internationally); High School Reform and Academy Coordinator; BS: Santa Clara University; MBA: Monterey Institute of International Studies; 10 years in the financial industry, primarily as a small business banker.
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Jodi EdwardsActualized Learning Champion; Educator, spanning over 2 decades; High School Administrator including site administration, district curriculum, instruction and accountability; BA: San Jose State University; Masters in Educational Leadership: SJSU; 15 years in high tech industry, primarily in marketing, communications and sales.
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Johnson JacobBS: Engineering; M.Ed & PhD: Educational Leadership. Over 30 years in education—Director of Technology and Chief Technology Mentor for prestigious international schools. Extensive experience with budget management, systems and infrastructure design. Microsoft Certified Educator, lead for Global Microsoft Showcase, CISCO and Xerox partner school. International school accreditation team member. Operations manager for a major hi-tech company. Entrepreneur—management information and consulting company.
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