The COVID-19 pandemic has seriously affected children’s lives, from education to free time and fun. The number of children suffering from anxiety has increased, and so has the number of children living in multidimensional poverty , with no access to education, healthcare, housing, nutrition, s
This year, the pandemic has taught everyone several lessons. And universities are already using case studies inspired by COVID-19 as training material. With countless coaching opportunities in operations, management, investment, and entrepreneurship, students have the chance to develop their
Is multitasking the 21st-century must-have skill? Or is it just a myth that strongly endangers productivity and learning outcomes? This question should have been settled a long ago in public opinion. Numerous research studies already show that working on multiple tasks at the same time is not
“An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” – Benjamin Franklin But is it also true when it comes to bullying? Look at your class. Picture your students. Chances are, 5 (or even more) of them are often bullied and you don’t even know it. Children have become skilled at hiding—even if the iss
As a new decade begins, the education landscape is changing before our very eyes, with learning becoming more student-centered and classes becoming more and more flexible both in schools and colleges, and online. Technology is improving and developing at the fastest pace ever, transforming teaching
Listening to music while working can boost productivity by 15 percent , according to a new study. The analysis was commissioned by Scala Radio and it focused on a sample group of 2,000 employees. Half of these employees enjoy listening to music at work, while the other half is sincerely against it.
While we are living times of change and using tech advancements once portrayed only in science fiction magazines, some things remain the same. Universal patterns and their physical translation need not change since they embody implacable relationships or rules, yet not all constant elements around
Technology is changing every aspect of our lives––and the educational system is no exception to the rule. From the rapid proliferation of massive open online courses (MOOCs) to the widespread adoption of mobile devices that facilitate blended learning models, technology is creating new waves of opp
The common use of digital technology has changed entire sectors of the American society. Companies like Google, Apple and Amazon have revolutionized the way people work, talk and shop. Online and social media platforms have provided billions of people worldwide with the ability to share ideas with
Let’s face it: these days, if your students don’t have internet access, you might as well close shop. With the technologies you have at your disposal, that’s not really a problem – until you realize that each network comes with its own security risks. Campus networks, in particular, are difficult to
