Media 4Non Journalists

I think Misha Glenny has a good point when he suggests that we should hire a hacker... let me know what you think.

Have you ever wished you could combine your favourite activities? How about boating and flying... believe it or not it is possible in this machine... check out the Polaris, an invention of the Malingri Family. Called the FIB or flying RIB, it was patented by Polaris Motor SRL, the first Italian producer of hand gliders and ultralights. In 1986, in collaboration with the well known RIB (Rigid Inflatable Boat ) manufacturer, Lomac Nautica, the Malingris with their experience and knowledge of the sea, designed a safe and seaworthy ultralight with very simple maintenance, and ease of use from beaches.

For thousands of years humans have loved and learned through stories...from Celtic myths to greek legends, humans have learned via images and stories.... What if you could apply the same technique to teaching maths? What if maths was taught in a way that was full of suspense, action, drama. What if it engaged students in solving their own problems...

Take a look at Dan Meyer's approach to the teaching of Maths... I think you will enjoy his approach...