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Our Elusive Sense of Humor
Dr. Robert Sylwester
Dr. Sylwester is an Emeritus Professor of Education at the University of Oregon. He focuses on the educational implications
of new developments in science and technology and has written several books and over 150 journal articles. This article in
THE BRAIN CONNECTION includes significant information about our sense of humor. I was pleased to have him review my book
on page 4 of this article. Check it out at:
Mary Kay's information on the 6 benefits of humor is included in this educator enclclopedia. This project is carried
out through Information Age Education, a non profit group with the goal of helping to improve the education of all people
throughout the world. Mary Kay was pleased to be invited to contribute an excerpt from her book, Using Humor to Maximize Learning.
Remember Humor for Memory Retention
This article in the Bob Pike Group e-zine by Mary Kay includes
her explaination of the hook, line and sinker approach to using humor in the classroom. Humor can be integrated in all
aspects of student learning including feedback and assessment. Humor is a invaluable tool for every edcators tackle
box.
Humor-An
Assessment FUNdamental
by Mary Kay Morrison
Look for Mary Kay's article on testing and the use of humor, in a brand new e-zine publication
by Glencoe (division of McGraw Hill) for high school teachers. This web site is for educators in "STEM" subjects:
science, technology, engineering, math, and other vocational/career pathways. Click on the link below to access the web
site.
Humor as a Path to Teach Peace
The Teach Me Peace organization is a not-for-profit group dediated to the mission of creating a peaceful passage
for all children. Mary Kay was invited to be the first guest blogger for this organization. Check out her article
and their web site for more information.
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