This chapter explores the synchronized movement and collective intelligence observed in bird flocks, known as 'murmuration,' drawing parallels to human interactions. Insights from Jennifer Ackerman's book are shared regarding how birds interact, make decisions, and achieve optimal group dynamics, highlighting solidarity, collaboration, and individual strengths within a community.
Dave Stachowiak interviews Bonni about Bird Brains on episode 520 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast.
Quotes from the episode
Good curators are valued members of knowledge networks.
-Bonni Stachowiak
For those of us that teach in a higher education context, there are so many different classroom observation tools that are far more grounded in research.
-Bonni Stachowiak
Let’s celebrate it for the whole 10th year. We are going to be launching an opportunity where we can surface and share our stories and our experiences together.
-Bonni Stachowiak