Kevin Dickinson

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Kevin Dickinson is a staff writer and columnist at Big Think. His writing focuses on the intersection between education, psychology, business, and science. He holds a master’s in English and writing, and his articles have appeared in Agenda, RealClearScience, and the Washington Post. Follow him on LinkedIn and Twitter @KevinRDickinson.

Everything Articles

Two second graders learn by different approaches. One draws a picture, the other writes a paragraph.

The Learning Curve

Busting the learning styles myth: Why learning generalists perform best

Learning styles are supposed to help learners take ownership of their education, but research doesn’t back up this well-intentioned myth.

Kevin Dickinson

JAXA astronaut Soichi Noguchi views the Earth from the International Space Station's cupola.

The Learning Curve

The awesome power of awe: How this neglected emotion can change lives

Awe makes us feel smaller but also more connected to life and each other.

Kevin Dickinson

Although Steve Jobs and Bill Gates are often praised as innovators, many innovations are created by intrapreneurs within companies.

The Learning Curve

Leaving the cult of entrepreneurship: Intrapreneurs are the true drivers of innovation.

Intrapreneurs tap into the spirit of entrepreneurialism to innovate and find personal meaning at work, but organizations need to celebrate their efforts more.

Kevin Dickinson