{"data":{"ID":407,"Class":"Conversation","Created":1411406984,"CreatorID":15,"RevisionID":null,"Status":"Accepted","Title":"Getting our Kum-ba-ya On","Handle":"getting_our_kum-ba-ya_on","ShortDescription":"Mindfulness is the new buzzword in EduCircles these days. But what is it, exactly? What does it look like in different incarnations and different settings? Is it a relaxation technique, a stress reducer, or the feel good hit of the new school year? Is Mindfulness a passing fad or the key to powerful teaching and learning- or something in between?","Description":"In light of the ever-increasing pressures facing students and teachers, is it any wonder that we're reaching for new tools to keep us focused and balanced? Mindfulness seems like an easy solution. It does't cost much, there are no expensive materials and really- how hard is it to teach people to breath and be present? As a result, myriad programs have sprung up around the concept- some of dubious quality, all introducing the ideas from different perspectives.  What's the difference between the good ones and the weak ones? What is *your* experience with Mindfulness in schools? Has it worked for you kids? Why (or why not)?","Link":["http:\/\/mindfulnessineducation.wordpress.com"],"Audience":["All School Levels"],"Practice":"I'll spend just a few minutes (no more than 10) sharing some examples of what I mean by Mindfulness, followed by discussions focused around the questions included above using either a whole group (if the group is small) or small group to large group (if it's large) discussion format.","Presenter":["Susan Dreyer Leon"],"PresenterAffiliation":["Antioch University New England"],"PresenterEmail":["sdreyerleon@antioch.edu"],"ScheduleSlotID":53,"ScheduleLocationID":2,"SubmitterID":15,"AdditionalComments":"You can also find me on Twitter and Pinterest @MindfulEducator","LiveChannel":null,"Hashtag":null,"VokleID":null,"RecordingURL":null,"ConferenceID":4}}