2017
Science Literacy and the HONEST Act
Carmel Middle School taught their kids recently about what makes great science and science literacy. It was awesome. While simultaneously pointing out that science isn’t perfect and full of unexpected failures, what makes great science is the fact that it is many trials are needed to before a hypothesis can be accepted as true. They […]
2017
Failure Happens To Everyone
There are hundreds of trite sayings out there about failure, picking yourself back up, and getting on with it. Filling your social media feed with these motivational quotes may feel good when you look at it, you may even feel smug for a moment thinking you hold the secret in that single quote. But all the motivational […]
2017
Drawing Boundaries For Sanity’s Sake
Insanitek has been in real business for 2.5 years. In that time, I’ve learnt a lot. One of the most important lessons has been about defining your boundaries and sticking with it. It can save your sanity in more ways than one. Every business consultant talks about marketing. I’m not even joking on this one. […]
2017
Financing A Science Business On A Shoestring
When Insanitek came to life, it wasn’t plan A. Plan A was to get an industry job, stay around for a decade or two building up money and contacts. Then I was going to start Insanitek as an R&D firm with an apprenticeship side. What I’m doing right now wasn’t even on the radar. What I’m doing […]
2017
Facing problems with poise… or not.
At the beginning of this month I noticed that the most recent updates to WordPress messed up with a few things Insanitek’s co-founder, Ali, did with his homemade theme. You couldn’t access the e-courses, so students couldn’t work on their education. The shop wasn’t working either, which meant people couldn’t get things they wanted or […]
2017
Safety, Combined with Common Sense and Maturity, First
This is not my favourite post to write ever. With the world up in their self-righteous arms lately, I’ve had a lot of tangential crap to deal with. Some people who have jumped to unfounded assumptions about Insanitek and the way it runs based off our support of homeschoolers (both secular and religious), my more […]
2017
“Re-Imagining Society First, Education Second”
In my previous article I discussed my thoughts on alternative education. Somehow the concept of doing what is right for both the kid’s needs for their future, not our present was a wild idea for some — coffee house conversations were amusing for you’d think I’d said something profound. But, it’s not profound, and I’m […]
2017
Thoughts On Alternative Education
Alternative education has been in the news a lot lately. First with Besty DeVos heading up the Department of Education, then with Frank Edelblut, a businessman who homeschooled his kids leading New Hampshire’s schools. Just from browsing the news and social media sites, I’ve heard thoughts ranging from fear (of slipping standards and less money) — […]
2017
Going Where You’re Needed
There are a lot of things on my mind lately. Everything from working with immigrants to conquering my ADHD to getting the next phase of our homeschooling done. The immigrants we work with are migrant workers through a government agency, everyone else is a freelancer. My ADHD is an ongoing battle, and probably a fight […]
2017
In Pursuit of Quality Education and Training
I’ve been working in education for over a decade. I’ve worked as a private tutor, a classroom tutor, a museum volunteer, at a public school, and a private tutor for homeschoolers. I’ve seen students with a range of aptitudes and all level of parent involvement. I admit it, as an educator, I enjoy the kids […]
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