MikeTC posted on 12 September 2011 16:58
Watch this week's Making of QI for a fascinating insight into a phenomenally successful TV show with a lot to offer the world of teaching. Highlights: (hurry, available till the end of the week)
0:58 Creativity in action
2:34 QI is a mission, a philosophy, a way of looking at the world
8:02 If Stephen Fry was my teacher...
13:46 Different kinds of intelligence - are you a Stephen or an Alan? Intellectual or intuitive?
16:37 Why schools should embrace disaster
25:10 Ask stupid questions to REALLY understand something. Have an undimmable curiosity.
26:40 "It's like good teaching"
40:24 School as it should be
46:35 QI unlocks what you know
Enjoy extraordinary facts, think about them, link them, laugh and learn. And look out for the Alan Davises and the Jonny Vegases in your class, let 'em shine, let them learn.