tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058957750662542584.post2559843297577539471..comments2012-08-16T06:18:29.726-06:00Comments on MaMaMu: MaMaMu: Inspired InputDr. Gord!http://www.blogger.com/profile/17756017771286402741noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058957750662542584.post-67438341757951437422009-02-17T16:21:00.000-07:002009-02-17T16:21:00.000-07:00Jim Totten, 1947-2008In 2006 Jim Totten introduced...Jim Totten, 1947-2008<BR/><BR/>In 2006 Jim Totten introduced me to mathematical magic tricks which I still use to engage students. He was so passionate about his visits to schools and his interaction with young people. I only met him twice, but that was enough for him to impress me to the core.Dr. Gord!https://www.blogger.com/profile/17756017771286402741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058957750662542584.post-37353326931070619032009-02-17T13:50:00.000-07:002009-02-17T13:50:00.000-07:00Bill Richie (CEO of ThinkFun) suggested David Egge...Bill Richie (CEO of ThinkFun) suggested David Eggers as an institutional innovator. His "826 Valencia" hooks school aged students onto the literary arts by giving them 1 to 1 authentic feedback. Each expression of "826 Valencia" uses a cool storefront to advertise its presence. The original sells pirate supplies - another sells costumes for superheroes. You can see David Eggers give an inspirational talk on www.ted.comDr. Gord!https://www.blogger.com/profile/17756017771286402741noreply@blogger.com