In the aftermath of the pandemic returning to normal is not only possible, but also probable, and the past two years have undoubtedly changed education. The healthcare crisis and the accompanying social distancing measures have forced both teachers and students around the world to adapt to new
At the same time that the implications of the global pandemic have created difficulties for many, they have also sparked an opportunity for growth and change. One key area that has continued to evolve even as we return to a sense of normality, is customer experience. Indeed, according to Deloitte,
According to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), the pandemic saw the closure of schools in over 100 countries around the world. One billion learners have been out of school, meaning that half of the world’s student population did not receive their usual
President Joe Biden recently unveiled a significantly diluted version of his original economic plan to rebuild the American middle class, before departing for his second major foreign trip as president. “I know we have a historic economic framework,” the President stated, as he went on to announce
As the COVID-19 pandemic swept through countries across the globe, normal life was suspended in order to resolve the acute healthcare issues from which no one was spared. The pandemic has changed the way people work, live, and learn. Furthermore, with new variants still emerging, the switch to the
The past two years have disrupted the normal way of going to school for teachers, educators, and students. The rapid shift came with several unexpected challenges, including the emotional and mental health needs of the new virtual students. How do you meet these needs? Recent studies have
The COVID-19 pandemic has certainly changed the way we live, work and spend our free time, and one of the areas that shouldered the heaviest blows during this crisis is, without a doubt, education. With online and hybrid learning changing normal courses everywhere, students, educators, and staff
The image of a professor giving lectures in front of a hall packed with students is not uncommon. It’s part of the academy ideal. But this year, things have changed, as the pandemic has significantly impacted universities and learners across the globe. Today, prospective and current students face
The reopening of schools in 2020 is still a decision fraught with uncertainty, one of the many things made more difficult by the COVID-19 pandemic. Nobody really knows what is best when it comes to education during a pandemic. The contingency plans prepared by authorities everywhere are probably
When students graduate, the world expects them to come out of their years of intense study with more than just a degree. They are expected to enter the workforce as functional adults who are ready to take on whatever challenges are thrown at them. Yet, they are seldom prepared to navigate the vast
