Category: Blog
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Celebrating Banned Book Week: The Importance of Literary Freedom
In a world where knowledge and ideas are cherished, books stand as timeless beacons of enlightenment. They are the vessels that carry the wisdom of generations, the catalysts of change, and the mirrors reflecting the human condition. As we celebrate Banned Book Week, running from October 1st to October 7th, 2023, we are reminded of…
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No One Will Save You – A Movie Review
No One Will Save You is a science fiction/horror film that leaves the viewer with conflicted thoughts. Directed by Brian Duffield and starring Kaitlyn Dever, the film follows Brynn Adams, a young woman who is shunned by her community for initially unknown reasons. When a group of hostile aliens invade, Brynn must find a way…
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Made to Stick by Chip Heath and Dan Heath: A Book Review
In their book Made to Stick: Why Some Ideas Survive and Others Die, Chip and Dan Heath provide a framework for creating ideas that are “sticky”–memorable and persuasive. They argue that for an idea to stick, it must make the audience pay attention, understand and remember it, agree with or believe it, care about it,…
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10 Principles of Adult Learning for Instructional Designers
Here are 10 things to keep in mind when designing learning experiences for adults: