by John Horn | Apr 12, 2023 | Futureproof Kids, Have Better Conversations, Learning & Thinking
Nearly a decade ago I wrote this book review for Active History (reposted below). The idea was for academic books to be reviewed by non academics. While my review holds up okay, I want to underscore the idea that interdisciplinary and cross-functional thinking brings...
by John Horn | Mar 29, 2023 | Futureproof Kids, Learning & Thinking
Learning styles do not exist. Given that many educators and students have long believed in the concept of learning styles, this probably feels like a bold statement. The idea that individuals have fixed preferences for how they absorb information – you might be...
by John Horn | Mar 8, 2023 | Creativity, Have Better Conversations, Learning & Thinking
I go to Uptown Barbers in Vancouver’s (Mt. Pleasant ‘hood to get my hair cut every six weeks or so. Marco and Ben – the two barbers who I most often visit – deliver haircuts as good as the banter in their shop. Being able to start and sustain great conversations while...
by John Horn | Mar 1, 2023 | Learning & Thinking
Last weekend my friend and I replaced the toilet in my en-suite bathroom. I’ve written before about the lessons learned from home renovations, which this article builds on, highlighting how the art and science of toilet repairs/replacements reflect the ways that...
by John Horn | Feb 8, 2023 | Campus Career Centre 3.0, Futureproof Kids, Learning & Thinking
As technology continues to advance, organizations are turning to AI and natural language processing tools like ChatGPT to automate repetitive tasks and free up employees’ time. By leveraging these tools, employees are able to focus on higher-level, more...
by John Horn | Feb 1, 2023 | Co-operative Leadership, Futureproof Kids, Leadership, Learning & Thinking
Worklife is complex. Whether we are making sense of hybrid work and its impact on the employee experience, raising a family, or changing career paths, every day we make decisions amidst complexity. Recognizing this reality and the impact that it is having on leaders,...