In a recent press conference on the COVID-19 situation, Prime Minister Scott Morrison told Australia schools would remain open for the foreseeable future. He said: The health advice here, supported by all the Premiers, all the Chief Ministers and my Government is that schools should remain open […] I am asking all other parents around the country […] … learn more→
My child is staying home from school because of coronavirus. Is that illegal?
3 smart ways to use screen time while coronavirus keeps kids at home
1. Choose high-quality educational media Rather than handing over the remote or the iPad, parents can help young children by choosing media that’s worthwhile. By the time children are about age 3, high-quality media like “Sesame Street” can help them learn about words, numbers and even important facts about how to stay safe, research has shown. Kids can also learn from […] … learn more→
How does a student score straight A’s in Physics, Chemistry, and Math
In this article, I will illustrate how a student scores straight A’s in the subjects of physics, chemistry, and mathematics. Usually, there come many word problems in chemistry, physics, and math but a good student overcomes these problems by advancing reading skills in addition to content-related skills and by changing to the institutions which are […] … learn more→
What you learn on a project management degree and what you can do with it after
Earning a degree isn’t meant to be easy. But when you’ve gone to the effort of hitting the books for a couple of years, it’s only fair that before you commit you should know it’s all going to be worth it. You need to know the things you are going to be learning are going […] … learn more→
4 ways to help kids relax as the coronavirus upends everyday life
1. Establish a solid routine The best way to protect children from experiencing anxiety is to keep life as normal as possible. Even though children are no longer following their usual school day routines, you can establish and follow a new routine at home. There’s no one right way to structure the day in these circumstances. […] … learn more→
Covid-19 : the miseries and misfortunes of French pedagogical continuity
It only took a few days for “pedagogical continuity” to become a subject of national concern. Until recently, this was a principle that was invoked when talking about students moving from one class or cycle to the next – and the arrangements required to ensure student success during these transitions. With the Covid-19 pandemic, pedagogical continuity refers to […] … learn more→
Positive discrimination is a net negative
I am not easily shocked, but I’ll admit I was shocked to hear that a number of academics had recently questioned why I had been awarded a top scientific prize in 2012. According to some, I’m told, my success was simply because I ticked the ethnic diversity box. I had no idea that this kind […] … learn more→
Homework in times of confinement: are they effective?
Due to the coronavirus, we are experiencing the most radical situation of educational exceptionality that the world has experienced since the great wars of the 20th century: closed educational centers, students and teachers confined to their homes, doubts and uncertainty about the usual processes in the educational system (evaluation of the second trimester, next year’s […] … learn more→
Violent behaviour shows up at primary school – and can end there too
Schools should be safe places. Yet, throughout the world, violence in schools remains a problem. Girls and boys who are seen as ‘soft’ or ‘gay’ are the main victims of bullying, name-calling, physical violence and sexual violence. These experiences in schools affect children’s concentration and academic performance. In some instances girls drop out of school […] … learn more→
Bitcoin –a digital way to make money
The role of the cryptocurrency miner is therefore to validate the transactions carried out. He is thus paid in cryptocurrency tokens for which he confirmed a new block. A cryptocurrency developer will develop the computer protocol on which cryptocurrency is based, which notably defines the number of tokens in circulation, their circulation speed, their storage […] … learn more→