For nearly 1,500 years, science, with a few notable exceptions, assumed that the universe was organized around the planet Earth. The reason, beyond dogma, was that the geocentric model worked to explain natural phenomena such as eclipses and the seasons. Later discoveries demonstrated the falsity of this model and the need to propose another. This […] … learn more→

Writing the dreaded English essay spikes anxiety for thousands of students, but is there a way for writing to boost students’ well-being instead? I wanted to know if a new approach to teaching literary studies could tap into the feel-good side of writing and make essays a path to wellness, so I designed an English course […] … learn more→

Millions of people around the world now use AI companions — for friendship, emotional support, mental health counselling and romantic interactions. This includes 72 per cent of adolescents, according to one study from the United States. Meanwhile, human-caused climate change has already led to widespread impacts and rising risks, some of them irreversible. Yet emissions […] … learn more→

There’s nothing quite like holding your first book in your hands. The tactile nature of the object somehow emblemises the years of hard work. It has weight. Physically turning each page feels satisfying. Black symbols on bright white paper stand as a beacon of hard-earned knowledge. If the Great Gatsby novel emblemised the jazz age, in a […] … learn more→

Recently, a spate of news coverage has raised concerns about grade inflation in schools across Canada. These concerns stem in part from policies stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic, when there was widespread cancellation of large-scale tests, freezing of grades during school closures and “compassionate” grading practices that accounted for students’ personal situations. Together, these changes […] … learn more→

This week, US-based education technology provider Instructureannounced a significant cybersecurity incident affecting its Canvas system. This is used by schools and universities around the world, including in Australia. Cyber crime group ShinyHunters has claimed responsibility. On Thursday, the group claimed it had breached Instructure in another attack. Almost 9,000 educational institutions, involving 275 million students, […] … learn more→

Generative AI has become a part of everyday student life in Canada. While institutions focus on misconduct and detection, a deeper shift is happening, one that concerns identity. A recent KPMG Canada report finds that 73 per cent of students use generative AI for schoolwork, and nearly half say it is their “first instinct.” Also significant is […] … learn more→

Imagine a child who, after seeing a ball roll behind a sofa, instinctively knows that it continues to exist and can anticipate the precise spot where it will reappear. This fundamental ability, which psychology calls object permanence , forms a cornerstone of human intelligence. We don’t simply react to the images that strike our retinas; we are […] … learn more→

Judging by a slew of recent corporate announcements, your next “co-worker” might be an artificial intelligence agent – doing the work of an assistant, job scheduler, morning debriefer, learning coach and more. JPMorgan Chase, the largest U.S. bank, describes a clear vision for a new world of omnipresent AI agents: “Every employee will have their […] … learn more→

School furniture takes a beating. From frantic study sessions to late-night cramming, from dorm rooms to first apartments, the pieces you choose early on can follow you through some of the biggest chapters of your life — if you pick them right. Here’s how to choose school furniture that actually lasts. Start with the Frame […] … learn more→