High schools and colleges alike are always looking for ways to provide their stadium with more team spirit. Both high school and college has won their team to feel at home when they’re at their own stadium. You want your fans to know that this space isn’t there and completely belong to them. You want […] … learn more→
Top ways to give your stadium more team spirit
Interrupted fieldwork could mean terminated careers for PhD students
The Covid-19 pandemic has disrupted travel on a scale not seen in recent history. There has already been much debate about what this means for universities that rely on fees from international students, but largely ignored are the more personal challenges faced by students whose research involves fieldwork. Travel bans and the imposition of lockdowns in […] … learn more→
With “puzzle classes”, promote cooperation between students
Group work or “cooperative learning” is often used in education, whether in school, college, high school or university. In 2018, a survey by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) on educational practices revealed that nearly one in two French teachers, out of 1400 people questioned, relied on work in small groups. within their class. […] … learn more→
Students, what do they have to do on LinkedIn?
“Do you have a LinkedIn account? Every time we ask them this question, at the start of the Personal Branding course we run at ESCP Business School, 100% of the students raise their hands. But when asked about the way they use this social network, their answers converge on this type of comment: “I know I have […] … learn more→
Imposter Syndrome is not real, but I call mine ‘Berl’
I hate to fail. My failure avoidance leads to a tendency for overwork. I drive myself harder than any manager will, mostly out of fear of failure rather than love for the work. My feelings of insecurity make me a good employee and student, but they also put me at risk for burn out and […] … learn more→
Unis are run like corporations but their leaders are less accountable. Here’s an easy way to fix that
A common critique of Australian universities today is that they operate as if they are corporations. The pursuit of endless sales in the form of international student enrolments appears to be their principal purpose, rather than the pursuit of learning and knowledge. The government seems to view universities the same way it views big business. […] … learn more→
How the internet has affected teens abilities to do online research work
94% of Teens’ research by using popular search engines. They also use online encyclopedias. But using smartphones distract them the most. In this age of technology, the dependency on the internet has increased for everything including research. Teenagers have access to multitudes of research material online for their studies, and they do not shy away […] … learn more→
#startingthePhD? managing expectations
If you are starting out on a PhD you are probably expecting it to be hard work. That’s not wrong. A doctorate isn’t easy – it’s an extended piece of work over a long period of time. It takes energy and effort to stay focused and working on working on. Stamina. But you can’t expect to […] … learn more→
Montessori, Steiner or Reggio Emilia: which childcare philosophy is best for your family?
Up to 90% of brain development occurs in the first five years of life. Early learning matters, and creates a solid foundation for future development. Philosophical underpinnings in early education matter too. They influence the interactions between teachers and children, the environment design and beliefs about how children learn. The demographic diversity of Australia means no single […] … learn more→
University presidents should be chosen by lottery
When Donald Trump won the US presidency in 2016 despite the myriad doubts about his character and personal affairs, his victory was attributed at least in part to his opponent’s unpopularity. Surely, many voters lamented, a country of 320 million people ought to be able to produce two better candidates than Trump and Hillary Clinton. […] … learn more→