March 17, 2021
Via: Rachel OldfordAs of January 2021, around 214 million kids worldwide were out of school due to the closures caused by COVID-19. For educational systems all around the world, this meant an acceleration of digital learning solutions that could support this new […]
February 19, 2021
Via: Diana Beverly RossTraditionally, universities have always relied on a teacher-centric based view. However, with the growth of online schooling, forward-thinking institutions are beginning to shift their approach towards a student-centric model, aiming to enhance training, choice, and the learning experience overall. But […]
January 29, 2021
Via: Diana Beverly RossThis 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 knowledge […]
December 30, 2020
Via: Diana Beverly RossThe 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 […]
November 30, 2020
Via: Rachel OldfordEducation is one of the pillars of a prosperous society. At the individual level, education is an element that supports a person’s social integration, shapes moral values, and facilitates personal growth. As English writer and philosopher, G.K. Chesterton, once […]
October 30, 2020
Via: Diana Beverly RossAlthough many schools have become virtual due to coronavirus, open online courses that can benefit tens of thousands of learners simultaneously have been discussed in recent years, all over the world. Today, large-scale efforts to utilize technology in support of […]
September 29, 2020
Via: Natalie DunnThe COVID-19 pandemic has considerably changed our daily lives, and businesses—and schools around the world are no exception to the rule. With the “new normal” in mind, the beginning of the new school year could prove to be a big […]
August 29, 2020
Via: Natalie DunnThe 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 […]
July 14, 2020
Via: Lawrence MaloneRemote education has seen a dramatic increase in popularity over the past decade and along with it came a surge in educational standards, various improvements, and innovations that made life easier for everyone involved. Maybe even more so for individuals who are […]
June 22, 2020
Via: Catherine PetersonThe Merriam Webster dictionary defines “introvert” as “a reserved or shy person who enjoys spending time alone,” whereas an “extrovert” is a gregarious and unreserved individual. While those brief characteristics help you sketch an outline of one’s identity, it’s far […]
May 21, 2020
Via: Samantha LudlowIs 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 […]
April 10, 2020
Via: Rowena PadlockWhen 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 […]
March 10, 2020
Via: Sabrina Clark“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 […]
February 10, 2020
Via: Michael BoydThe Supreme Court appeared to be favorable to the renewing of public funding for religious education, following debates among conservative and liberal justices. The conservative party argued that the so-called Blaine Amendment reflects the anti-Catholic sentiment of the 19th century […]
January 14, 2020
Via: Natalie DunnAs 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 […]
December 10, 2019
Via: Kelly RedmondListening 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 […]
November 18, 2019
Via: Kelly RedmondStudents worldwide struggle with writing, not only because it’s a complicated process on its own, but also because essay writing in college demands a lot of research time and effort. While writing may be a spontaneous creative process, essay writing […]
Editorial, Education Strategies
October 10, 2019
Via: Kelly RedmondWhile 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 […]
September 11, 2019
Via: Kelly RedmondThe job market, like marketing or IT, is shifting towards skills and knowledge that you don’t learn in school, and employees are required to adapt to new tech constantly. An interesting and undoubtedly efficient way to address this challenge is […]
July 16, 2019
Via: Sofia AllendeOriginally called Zenonism, the Stoic Philosophy was founded by the Phoenician merchant Zeno of Citium around 301 BC in Athens. The building blocks of this philosophy remain just as relevant today, helping us direct our thoughts and actions in an […]