Monthly Archives: April 2023

Teachers are quitting – here’s what could be done to get them to stay

Teachers are quitting – here’s what could be done to get them to stay

Each year roughly one in ten state school classroom teachers in England leave the profession. This is a significant problem when the government continues to miss teacher recruitment targets. Just recently, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak acknowledged that more teachers are needed to implement his policy of maths education until the age of 18. My research, published in a working paper for the Institute […] … learn more→

Less external motivation and more internal discipline: the secret to success in university

Less external motivation and more internal discipline: the secret to success in university

In studies or work, discipline is a habit of commitment and self-control, which together with personality and behavior, can lead us to achieve our goals. According to the first meaning of the Royal Spanish Academy , “habit” is the “special way of proceeding or behaving acquired by repetition of the same or similar acts, or originated by […] … learn more→

Why arts degrees and other generalist programs are the future of Australian higher education

Why arts degrees and other generalist programs are the future of Australian higher education

There is a persistent idea that a generalist degree, such as a Bachelor of Arts, is less likely to land you a job when compared to a specific qualification. This is personified by the stereotypical arts student as a directionless young person who has chosen to explore sprawling and eclectic subjects with no clear outcomes. This was […] … learn more→

“The other side of words”: Technoférence

“The other side of words”: Technoférence

Digital tools now punctuate our daily lives. Smartphones, computers and social networks allow us to communicate instantly with people all over the world, to share information and experiences, to work remotely, to organize our personal and professional lives, and even to make romantic encounters. . However, this omnipresence can have negative effects on our social relationships. Indeed, when we use them in the […] … learn more→

How will AI change the web development in the future?

How will AI change the web development in the future?

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become a buzzword in recent times. It is being leveraged by various industries to enhance their efficiency and productivity. The global market size of AI was USD 119.78 billion in the year 2022. It is expected to reach USD 1,591.03 billion by 2030. That shows the growing demand for artificial intelligence. As […] … learn more→

What Erasmus, patron of Erasmus, brought to the thought of education

What Erasmus, patron of Erasmus, brought to the thought of education

After two years very disrupted by the Covid-19 crisis, the international mobility of young people is on the rise again. Among the measures most popular with students who wish to spend part of their course abroad is Erasmus + . Why was Erasmus chosen as the tutelary figure of this program which, in 2022, celebrated its 35th anniversary? How does the […] … learn more→

Drawing pictures is great for children’s development – here’s how parents can help

Drawing pictures is great for children’s development – here’s how parents can help

When the weather’s bad and there’s no prospect of a trip to the park, we might well reach for crayons, pencils and paper as a way to keep our children entertained. But drawing is much more than a fun activity. It has wide-ranging benefits for children’s development. Here, we’ve outlined some of the ways drawing […] … learn more→

How to make your money work for you

How to make your money work for you

Knowing how to make your money work for you is one of the easiest ways to gain financial independence. But earning money and understanding the right way to use it are entirely different. While most people dream about earning money while they sleep, actually doing it takes patience and financial know-how. If you’re ready to […] … learn more→

Through role play and simulation, this course teaches strategic ways to strike business deals that do more than just make money

Through role play and simulation, this course teaches strategic ways to strike business deals that do more than just make money

Title of course: “Negotiation Strategy: Fostering Collaborative Dynamics in Competitive Environments” What prompted the idea for the course? I designed this class to help undergraduate business students find the skills and confidence they need to develop solutions to better the world around them through business. Students arrive on campus with energy, ambition and an instinct that business […] … learn more→