Although many university students are eager for in-person elements of the university experience they missed early in the pandemic, what might we overlook in the rush to “return to normal”? The pandemic forced universities to re-evaluate their delivery of classes, extending remote teaching practices and building in flexibility to manage an unpredictable situation. After over two years of […] … learn more→
How accessibility for disabled university students can benefit all students
What does the Bitcoin Blockchain record?
In an age of digitization and easy-to-use software, blockchain technology is poised to change how interactions happen among manufacturers, distributors, wholesalers, retailers and consumers. For example, you can visit https://bitcoin-evolutionapp.com/ to get 100% control your money while trading in bitcoin. In addition, blockchain will standardize data processes in business management and eliminate waste while simultaneously […] … learn more→
What image education in the age of social networks?
In a world saturated with images , it is urgent that, faced with them, our responses go beyond the emotional. Indeed, without an analysis guide, it is fascination that prevails, especially since the images, taken out of context, become viral, which makes their evaluation extremely difficult. All manipulations are then possible knowing that everyone can now not only watch […] … learn more→
Is it possible to learn a foreign language online?
Today we frequently use the Internet as a source of knowledge and learning. The recent pandemic has highlighted the immense potential of online learning when circumstances prevent attending face-to-face classes normally. The offer is so varied that we can sign up for a watercolor or descriptive statistics course without any problem. But is the digital format equally […] … learn more→
To solve society’s challenges, universities must engage with alternative ways of knowing
Almost 50 Canadian universities and colleges signed the Scarborough Charter on Anti-Black Racism and Black Inclusion in Canadian Higher Education. The charter, which emerged from a national conversation in 2020, acknowledged the ethical responsibility of universities “to give voice to alternative ways of knowing.” These tools for thought, or “ways of knowing,” are crucial to real problem […] … learn more→
Five proposals to adapt cities to children
The square is that public space where citizens meet. It is a space to share, talk, exchange and enjoy free time, among other things. Since Ancient Greece, the square has been a meeting space where the common can be dealt with collectively. Although it was a space reserved for men. Today, the square is, or […] … learn more→
Geolocation of children: a new form of parental monitoring
Among the strategies used by parents to monitor their children’s activities, geolocation is a practice that is both unique and increasingly common. Singular, insofar as the parental demand for transparency vis-à-vis the digital uses of their teenagers most often stops at the borders of the home, while geolocation clearly goes beyond this framework. Common too, […] … learn more→
How working remotely means I’m more productive, connected, and happy
Recently, yet another of the articles about working from home and how it leads to loneliness and disconnectedness floated by on my Twitterstream. It was this one. Reading it spurred me to post a ranty thread (here) that seemed to resonate with a lot of folks. I said I’d write a post about it so […] … learn more→
Why it’s wrong to blame online learning for causing mental health issues during COVID-19
Post-secondary student mental health is in crisis: Research shows students’ mental health was adversely affected in the pandemic, and this falls on the heels of pre-existing concerns that campuses were struggling to keep up with demands for mental health services. Over the last two-and-a-half years, many people — including educators, academics, education administrators, politicians and […] … learn more→
‘He was in fear of his life’: bullying can be a major factor in deciding to homeschool
An increasing number of Australian families are educating their children at home, either through homeschooling or distance education. My research highlights how some parents are not necessarily choosing to homeschool for religious reasons or because they want to hothouse their kids. Nor are they doing it as their first choice. Rather some are doing it […] … learn more→