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Tuesday, December 14, 2010. Today I am grateful for people whose passion for their profession brings us greater knowledge than we would otherwise enjoy. An example is Dr. Robert D. Ballard, one of the world’s leading marine biologists. It was his persistence that located the wrecks of both the Titanic (1985) and the Bismarck (1989).

The Discovery of the Bismarck: Germany’s Greatest Battleship Surrenders Her Secrets – Hardcover (Oct. 1, 1990) by Robert D. Ballard, Rick Archbold, Ken Marschall, and Ludovic Kennedy

Doc Meek, Tuesday, December 14, 2010, on my daughter Tanya’s laptop, Sherwood Park, Alberta, CANADA

J. Collins Meek, Ph.D. (Doc Meek)
“What if you are smarter than you think?”
Learning Specialist https://docmeek.com

For brain health, ensure heart health (short video):
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More on heart health http://www.themeekteam.info
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Monday, December 13, 2010. Today I am grateful for my brain. With the proper nutritional supplements and HBOT (hyperbaric oxygen therapy), my brain is restoring and retaining its memory and other cognitive functions which it was losing. Cognitive decline is scary and it was wonderful to be able to reverse this!

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Doc Meek, Monday, December 13, 2010, on my daughter Tanya’s laptop, Sherwood Park, Alberta, CANADA

J. Collins Meek, Ph.D. (Doc Meek)
“What if you are smarter than you think?”
Learning Specialist https://docmeek.com

For brain health, ensure heart health (short video):
http://www.amiraclemolecule.com/themeekteam
More on heart health http://www.themeekteam.info
Ph (801) 971-1812 (Jeannette); Fax [801] 282-6026

THE LEARNING CLINIC WORLDWIDE, INC.
CANADA: P.O. Box 3105, Sherwood Park, AB T8H 2T1
TONGA: Mele Taumoepeau, P.O. Box 60, Nuku’alofa
USA: 3688 W 9800 S, #138, South Jordan, UT 84095

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Friday, December 10, 2010. Today I am grateful for those authors who let their non-mainstream selves show through their work. This increases our sensitivities to the lives and feelings of our brothers and sisters all over this planet.

Kiran Desai, 2007
Born	September 3, 1971 (age 39) New Delhi, India
Occupation	Novelist
Nationality	Indian; permanent resident USA
Period	1998 to present
Notable work(s)	The Inheritance of Loss; Hullabalu in the Guava Orchard

Image and text above from: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kiran_Desai

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The language Kiran uses in her book reveals, in a way nothing else can, the bright and dismal aspects of northern India and perhaps, by analogy, other places on earth that do not have a surfeit of material things.

Thank you, Kiran Desai, for allowing us into your alternate worlds!

Doc Meek, Friday, December 10,2010, Strathcona Public Library, Sherwood Park, Alberta, CANADA

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J. Collins Meek, Ph.D. (Doc Meek)
“What if you are smarter than you think?”
Learning Specialist https://docmeek.com

For brain health, ensure heart health (short video):
http://www.amiraclemolecule.com/themeekteam
More on heart health http://www.themeekteam.info
Ph (801) 971-1812 (Jeannette); Fax [801] 282-6026

THE LEARNING CLINIC WORLDWIDE, INC.
CANADA: P.O. Box 3105, Sherwood Park, AB T8H 2T1
TONGA: Mele Taumoepeau, P.O. Box 60, Nuku’alofa
USA: 3688 W 9800 S, #138, South Jordan, UT 84095

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Wednesday, December 8, 2010. Today I am grateful for a warm library on a cold day. Just think, within 100 feet of my computer station here, I can travel all over the world, and into the outer reaches of space, and even forwards and backwards in time. Whoever thought I would be so lucky as to be a time traveller! 😮

The Time Machine
First edition cover
Author	H. G. Wells
Cover artist	Ben Hardy
Country	United Kingdom
Language	English
Genre(s)	Science fiction novel
Publisher	William Heinemann
Publication date	1895

Image and text above from: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Time_Machine

Thank you, H.G. Wells and others who have inspired us to look beyond ourselves!

Doc Meek, Wednesday, December 8, 2010, at Strathcona Public Library, Sherwood Park, Alberta, CANADA

P.S. I don’t even need to get up and pick up a book. I can travel sitting right here at the computer. How lucky can you get!? 😮

J. Collins Meek, Ph.D. (Doc Meek)
“What if you are smarter than you think?”
Learning Specialist https://docmeek.com

For brain health, ensure heart health (short video):
http://www.amiraclemolecule.com/themeekteam
More on heart health http://www.themeekteam.info
Ph (801) 971-1812 (Jeannette); Fax [801] 282-6026

THE LEARNING CLINIC WORLDWIDE, INC.
CANADA: P.O. Box 3105, Sherwood Park, AB T8H 2T1
TONGA: Mele Taumoepeau, P.O. Box 60, Nuku’alofa
USA: 3688 W 9800 S, #138, South Jordan, UT 84095

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Tuesday, December 7, 2010. Today I am grateful for Beth Lewis who is a teacher’s teacher, so to speak. 😮

Today I received a newsletter from Beth Lewis from http://www.About.com

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Behavior Contracts for Challenging Students

If you find yourself nearing the end of your rope with a particular student, I highly recommend implementing a behavior contract with him or her. Also include the parents, for maximum positive punch. You’ll feel so much better when you take proactive control…. Read more
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You can’t teach your students unless you first assess exactly where they are and what they’re developmentally ready to learn. These resources will help make your assessment tasks easier and more effective.
 

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Thank you, Beth Lewis, for helping teachers and students alike!

Doc Meek, Tuesday, December 7, 2010, at Nose Hill Public Library, Calgary, Alberta, CANADA

Monday, December 6, 2010. Today I am grateful for TeacherPlanet.com and their helpful ideas and suggestions for teachers and students alike.

Thursday, December 1, 2010. Today I am grateful for everything. I remember the man identified in Marci Shimoff’s Happy for No Reason who said: “I am grateful for everything. I have no complaints whatsoever!”

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Marci Shimoff – Happy for No Reason – Book Video 3 min – 21 Dec 2007 Uploaded by CBS youtube.com

As a chronic complainer, I was so stunned by this man’s attitude [“I am grateful for everything. I have no complaints whatsoever”] that I decided to try to achieve that seemingly impossible perspective.

Some days I succeed. Some days I don’t succeed, and still, I am much further ahead for trying. 😮

A big salute to those who share kindness and thoughfulness without complaints!

Doc Meek, Thursday, December 2, 2010, at Strathcona County Public Library, Sherwood Park, Alberta, CANADA

J. Collins Meek, Ph.D. (Doc Meek)
“What if you are smarter than you think?”
Learning Specialist https://docmeek.com

For brain health, ensure heart health (short video):
http://www.amiraclemolecule.com/themeekteam
More on heart health http://www.themeekteam.info
Ph (801) 971-1812 (Jeannette); Fax [801] 282-6026

THE LEARNING CLINIC WORLDWIDE, INC.
CANADA: P.O. Box 3105, Sherwood Park, AB T8H 2T1
TONGA: Mele Taumoepeau, P.O. Box 60, Nuku’alofa
USA: 3688 W 9800 S, #138, South Jordan, UT 84095

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Tuesday, November 30, 2010. Today I am grateful for the great life I’ve had helping children and adults triumph over learning difficulties. I am also grateful for others who have helped historically, and those who are presently helping students overcome learning problems. An example is those at the Learning Success Centre, Ryerson University, Toronto, Ontario, CANADA.

Images below from: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ryerson_University

The Normal School on Gould St. 1856

The Normal School Today 2009

Egerton Ryerson (1803-1882)

Student Services – Learning Success Centre – Ryerson University The Learning Success Centre is dedicated to helping students reach their academic potential by providing professional resources that develop sound learning … http://www.ryerson.ca/learningsuccess/

“Reed Hilton-Eddy, a learning strategist at Ryerson University’s Learning Success Centre, offers these helpful strategies to help students manage exam anxiety and study effectively so they can pass their finals with flying colors.

Tip 1: Be an active learner

Choose to be “doing” something with your material such as paraphrasing, creating and answering questions, completing practice tests from the textbook, drawing diagrams or making charts.

Tip 2: Manage your time wisely

a) Determine between now and your exam date how many hours you can dedicate to exam preparation — keep in mind your own pacing, the need for breaks, other school work and personal commitments.

b) Weigh your study time according to the amount of material you need to cover. For example, if you have 10 hours to study and 5 chapters, you should try to give 2 hours per chapter. However, this would change if you need to spend more time reviewing the more important chapters.

c) Make sure you plan what you are supposed to be doing during those study sessions. Establish goals or benchmarks you need to reach and resist the urge to stop early.

Tip 3: Speak positively to yourself

Watch what you are saying to yourself during your exam preparation and before and during an exam. Instead of saying to yourself: “Don’t panic, don’t fail, don’t screw up,” try more supportive thoughts such as: “I am calm, I am prepared” or “I am relaxed.”

Tip 4: Practice

Create mock exams for yourself and time them so you can get used to performing under [time] pressure.

Tip 5: Ask Questions

Seek help early if you don’t understand concepts presented in a lecture or in the readings. It is important to ask the professor, a teaching assistant or peer for assistance because that concept that is confusing you is often linked to other material in the course.

Tip 6: Feeling nervous is normal during exams

Keep in mind that experiencing some jitters is normal and may help you do well in an exam. But if you find that being very nervous is impacting your performance, seek support — most institutions have onsite counselling.

Tip 7: Avoid Distractions

When you are studying, make it your priority. This means turning off MSN, cell phones, Facebook, etc. On the day of the exam, avoid other nervous students. Instead, you should use the few moments beforehand to relax and gather your thoughts, not teach yourself or peers course material.”

– Reed Hilton-Eddy, Learning Strategist, Learning Success Centre, Ryerson University, Toronto, Ontario, CANADA [Reported in the newspaper: 24H > Calgary, Monday, November 29, 2010, page 11.]

Thank you, Reed, for being a learning leader!

Doc Meek, Tuesday, November 30, 2010, at Nose Hill Public Library, Calgary, Alberta, CANADA

J. Collins Meek, Ph.D. (Doc Meek)
“What if you are smarter than you think?”
Learning Specialist https://docmeek.com

For brain health, ensure heart health (short video):
http://www.amiraclemolecule.com/themeekteam
More on heart health http://www.themeekteam.info
Ph (801) 971-1812 (Jeannette); Fax [801] 282-6026

THE LEARNING CLINIC WORLDWIDE, INC.
CANADA: P.O. Box 3105, Sherwood Park, AB T8H 2T1
TONGA: Mele Taumoepeau, P.O. Box 60, Nuku’alofa
USA: 3688 W 9800 S, #138, South Jordan, UT 84095

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 Monday, November 29, 2010. Today I am grateful to know that we study, learn and memorize better when we are relaxed and alert, not stressed. I am thankful for the lesson in de-stressing given us by Dominick Birdsey, a character created by Wally Lamb (1998) in I Know This Much is True (not a book about religion).

I Know This Much Is True by Wally Lamb (1998)
Image from: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I_Know_This_Much_Is_True

Dominick’s twin brother, Thomas, suffers from mental illness and this creates great stresses for them both. Despite Dominick’s initial dislike of going to the gym for a stress-relieving workout, he later finds what does work for him (and you?).

Dominick Birdsey speaks to us from page 100 of Wally Lamb’s I Know This Much Is True:

“I actually started liking it down at Hardbodies [gym], though. Not the weight machines or the exercise bikes or any of that [crap]. There aren’t enough hours in the day as it is and I’m going to waste time riding a bike to nowhere?

“What I liked was the racquetball. Smashing those little blue balls against four walls felt good to me in a way nothing else had for a long time. Felt therapeutic, I guess. Racquetball spends you, you know? Sweats the p— and vinegar right out of you.

“Those little rubber balls can be anybody.”

Thank you, Dominick, for your insight about de-stressing! 😮

Doc Meek, Monday, November 29, 2010, at Nose Hill Public Library, Calgary, Alberta, CANADA

P.S. I am enjoying reading I Know This Much is True by Wally Lamb (1998). What encouraged me to read this book was a comment in Publishers Weekly: ” . . . a fully developed and triumphantly resolved exploration of one man’s suffering and redemption.”

J. Collins Meek, Ph.D. (Doc Meek)
“What if you are smarter than you think?”
Learning Specialist https://docmeek.com

For brain health, ensure heart health (short video):
http://www.amiraclemolecule.com/themeekteam
More on heart health http://www.themeekteam.info
Ph (801) 971-1812 (Jeannette); Fax [801] 282-6026

THE LEARNING CLINIC WORLDWIDE, INC.
CANADA: P.O. Box 3105, Sherwood Park, AB T8H 2T1
TONGA: Mele Taumoepeau, P.O. Box 60, Nuku’alofa
USA: 3688 W 9800 S, #138, South Jordan, UT 84095

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Thursday, November 25, 2010. Today I am thankful for American Thanksgiving. I already celebrated Canadian Thanksgiving back on Oct 11, 2010.

Image from: http://www.westjet.com

I am so lucky! Two overwhelming days of gratitudes, one in Canada and one in the US.

I’m flying to Canada today. The question is this:

“Why would I want to fly from 70 degrees Fahrenheit in Florida to 20 degrees below zero Celsius in Canada?” 😮

Crazy Canuck, I guess. 😮

Here’s to the pioneers of both countries, who made our modern life possible. Love you guys and gals (and children, who worked hard too)!

Doc Meek, Thursday, November 25, 2010, at Super 8 Motel, Dania Beach, Florida, USA.

J. Collins Meek, Ph.D. (Doc Meek)
“What if you are smarter than you think?”
Learning Specialist https://docmeek.com

For brain health, ensure heart health (short video):
http://www.amiraclemolecule.com/themeekteam
More on heart health http://www.themeekteam.info
Ph (801) 971-1812 (Jeannette); Fax [801] 282-6026

THE LEARNING CLINIC WORLDWIDE, INC.
CANADA: P.O. Box 3105, Sherwood Park, AB T8H 2T1
TONGA: Mele Taumoepeau, P.O. Box 60, Nuku’alofa
USA: 3688 W 9800 S, #138, South Jordan, UT 84095

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