Visual thinking
Published October 4th, 2008Several people have told me recently about Visual Thinking Strategies, a non-profit that “uses art to foster kids’ capacities to observe, think, listen and communicate.” In fact, VTS was behind the Harvard Medical School art museum program I wrote about awhile back.  It sounds like they’re doing great work. Find out more about their research and principles here.
Jeri on October 5, 2008
Wonderful resource! The video on the site showing the deep emotional intelligence of the students as they observe art is inspiring. Have already forwarded the site on to my daughter working as an ESL instructor in NY for Teach for America (great resource for the program), and several other teacher friends and art enthusiasts. It is time we rekindle the passion for truly “seeing” the world around us!!
Richard Sullivan on October 10, 2008
I agree this is a great program. I have one small problem. My seven year old is taking home monthly reports on how she is being prepared to begin taking the FCATS, the Florida Standardized tests that all evidence shows are ineffective and are not making schools better.
How do we get this bureaucracy of a school system to halt this program and go toward what we all know is a better system. It is like dealing with a Gulag.
Jason Buchen on October 10, 2008
Hello Dan,
At the request of my professor at UW La Crosse, I read your A Whole New Mind book. Honestly, it was an insightful read. Do I think the MFA will effectively replace the MBA, no, but maybe some sort of hybrid.
I have been in love with a little company which provides haptic feedback to mobile phone users, and game controllers, Immersion Inc. Does this sort of technology fit into your description of right brain attractiveness. For instance, my cell phone the Glimmer by LG, vibrates when I touch the screen. The technology is effective, but now offers extra touch sensation.
Hope on October 13, 2008
Dear Mr. Pink.
Thank you!
Hope Torrents