I've just come across some interesting research with regards the influence of space. Noises sound louder in a dark room than in a light room. Space seems smaller in a dark room than in a light room. Warm colours evoke a sense of objects appearing closer whilst cool...

The key organisation representing the profession of Heritage interpretation within Australia is Interpretation Australia - www.interpretationaustralia.asn.au. So what is Heritage interpretation? ... here are a few perspectives The best interpretation comes from the...

The following are a few quotes which i believe capture the essence of learning. The music in my heart I bore long after it was heard no more. -William Wordsworth The average teacher explains complexity; the gifted teacher reveals simplicity. ~Robert Brault I cannot...

Listen to John’s thoughts on Interpretation as part of the Voices in Interpretation series. This was filmed up in Townsville at the 2010 National Association for Interpretation Conference (apologies that there is a bit of background noise making it a wee bit hard to...

Have just read the following from Hank Williams. http://whydoeseverythingsuck.com/2008/10/what-is-idea-worth.html He talks about the difference between idea generation and execution which makes a lot of sense and compliments the process for problem solving in which we...

I've always believed that a key aim for learning a skill is for the learner to not just increase their knowledge of that subject area but truly engage with it. For example, if a person is learning music they can increase their knowlege with regards how to read...

Zig and zagging and finding your zing ... well thereabouts anyways - interesting read - http://www.brandfactory.com.au/blog/Its-OK-to-Zag http://www.socialintelligencelab.com/social-intelligence.html

A collection of quotes, sayings and thoughts from various people. (note - I've tried my best to include the source of the quotes and sayings, and will keep trying for those without acknowledgements.) A few reflections from what my dog taught me: Ecstasy = fresh air...

A few photos from when i was facilitating training workshops at the Naracoorte Caves World Heritage Area. A beautiful site that is well worth the visit if ever you are in that part of South Australia.   Naracoorte Caves National Park - a World Heritage site...

This event was run in Sydney in May 2010 and repeated in Melbourne in June 2011. John is a member of the committee organising the national Masters event in Sydney in 2013. For details on the original Masters go to this link Masters Series. Background to the event is...