This video is one of the best "Ted" talks I've seen.  Sir Ken Robinson shares his thoughtful views and really thought-provoking ideas on the importance of fostering and encouraging creativity in our schools.  If you have not viewed it, please do.  It will get you thinking.  http://www.ted.com/tal...

In my last blog, I compared the importance of the key strategies within the complex processes of reading, writing, and problem solving to the microchips within a computer -- faulty microchip, malfunctioning computer. See if the key strategy lesson below could be a useful addition to the repertoire ...