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Kevin is founder of the world.edu project. The past 28 years have been involved in publishing to the education sector in print and the internet. Kevin has a degree in Education and has a many years experience in developing companies and projects.
At the time of Covid-19 , these fathers who make internet users laugh

At the time of Covid-19 , these fathers who make internet users laugh

In these times when families live withdrawn into their homes, fathers around the world are making headlines on social networks or video sharing platforms. Enough to provide an antidote to the anxiety generated by the Covid-19 epidemic. In their forties, some have proven their percussion skills with kitchen cupboards, in reference to the famous drums solo by Phil […] … learn more→

Teaching in the time of the coronavirus

Teaching in the time of the coronavirus

This week, I’ve taught quantum mechanics to one of my dear students in quarantine in Shanghai. It is not the first time that I have talked about science to someone in a distant land, but it was nevertheless a heady event. It made me think about all my colleagues in universities and colleges around the […] … learn more→

Understanding children's behavior with the GOAL

Understanding children’s behavior with the GOAL

Children develop fine and gross motor skills throughout their growth cycle. These skills are essential for performing tasks in their daily lives, such as brushing teeth, eating, jumping, and coordinating movement of all types. If they can’t develop the motor skills they need to perform normal daily tasks, they may need additional therapeutic or educational […] … learn more→

5 things new graduates should do to plan their careers

5 things new graduates should do to plan their careers

Today’s graduates start their job search with a belief that they should enter their company or industry of choice immediately after graduation. At least that’s what we’ve observed in our experience advising thousands of college students over the years on how to launch their careers. Research has shown that younger millennials and older Gen Zers – that is, those born […] … learn more→

A sustainable response to the pandemic begins locally

A sustainable response to the pandemic begins locally

The recent Times Higher Education Impact Rankings are a timely reminder of the importance of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) at a time of massive global upheaval and uncertainty. The Covid-19 pandemic has already brought about profound change on a global scale and is likely to result in further shifts in social structures […] … learn more→

Rethinking ‘excellence’ in post-pandemic university admissions

Rethinking ‘excellence’ in post-pandemic university admissions

The education landscape has changed dramatically in the wake of Covid-19. Many traditional indicators of student success have been thwarted, and for high school seniors in particular, this has caused panic over how they will be evaluated in the college admissions process. School districts across the US are assigning students pass/fail grades (or in some […] … learn more→

Teachers, students and families talk about non-contact education

Teachers, students and families talk about non-contact education

Faced with the pandemic in which we find ourselves on a global scale, from the sociology of education we have coordinated an exploratory study that has just been published and which pays special attention to the voice of educational and social agents. It is about knowing how they are perceiving and experiencing, mainly students and families, an […] … learn more→