On social media, creating organic growth in followers is often directly related to how often pictures, videos or other posts get shared. But what creates shareability online? For (traditional) WOM several research studies have shown that people speak mostly about impressive experiences, often those that are relevant to the other person they are directly speakingContinue reading “Creating shareability: It’s about fun, fun, fun.”
Author Archives: SAGE APAC Perspectives Team
Debunking Myths about Creative Thinking
One of the trickiest things about discussing creativity is its personal, subjective nature. If I claim that whatever I’m doing is creative, who are you to contradict me? Or, if I feel that creativity isn’t something I’m capable of, what does it matter if you feel differently? For some people, the idea of teaching creativityContinue reading “Debunking Myths about Creative Thinking”
Cultivating Leadership among Students
Leaders are likely to have leadership development experiences well before their careers take off (Murphy, 2011). Early life history experiences are predictive of later leader success, therefore it is important that the education system, a child goes through should provide opportunities for the child’s leadership development. The usual way to identify and build student leadershipContinue reading “Cultivating Leadership among Students”
When should, and shouldn’t, you think twice?
One common misunderstanding when it comes to critical thinking is the assumption that human emotions and instincts are inherently faulty or unreliable – and that thinking critically thus means trying to overcome them. In fact, there’s nothing wrong with following your instincts in most everyday situations. Indeed, attempting constantly to distrust your own feelings andContinue reading “When should, and shouldn’t, you think twice?”
Awaken the Giants
It is increasingly been advocated that teachers should take a more active leadership role in schools. This call comes from several quarters. First, there is a consensus among practitioners and researchers that schools have become too complex to be led by the principal alone especially when it comes to instructional and curricular matters. Principals, withContinue reading “Awaken the Giants”
Ever wondered… why do people like to vent online?
When going to online review sites, you often notice some reviews raging wildly about how bad the product is, the service, just about anything… Have you ever wondered why do people love to vent online? Electronic “venting” behaviour is well known, and so are the concerns and potential consequences. Yet, while there is much discussionContinue reading “Ever wondered… why do people like to vent online?”
:: Dialogue with a Librarian Series ::
“How do we ensure equitable access?” Helen Thomas, Associate University Librarian at the University of Canterbury. Her main focuses are the delivery of research services and leadership in the acquisition and discovery of digital and print content. Hailing all the way from the Land of the Kiwi, Helen Thomas is the Associate University Librarian atContinue reading “:: Dialogue with a Librarian Series ::”
The vital art of questioning your assumptions
Assumptions are those things we take for granted: whatever we don’t explicitly spell out, but that our thinking relies upon. They’re also extremely important. Indeed, it’s the existence of shared assumptions that makes communication (and much else) possible. As I write these words, I’m assuming they mean approximately the same thing to you as theyContinue reading “The vital art of questioning your assumptions”
:: Dialogue with a Librarian Series ::
“My collegues inspire me everyday“ Roxanne Missingham, University Librarian and Chief Scholarly Information Officer of Australian National University (ANU). Responsible for ANU libraries, archives, press, records, privacy, copyright and digital scholarship. Librarians are an integral part of campus life, be it online or offline. They are both the gatekeepers and signposts to knowledge and theirContinue reading “:: Dialogue with a Librarian Series ::”
:: Dialogue with a Professor Series ::
Dr Ashley Yoon Mooi Ng AMN currently an Associate Professor in Education at The University of Nottingham Ningbo China, where she coordinates the post graduate research programmes. She has a long career in education and we caught up with her experiences and expertise.