The 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 from being a finished portrait.
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
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
“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
The 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 that prompted
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
