Be kind to others and to yourself. Do what you can do. Make small daily goals. Be realistic. Celebrate every victory. Don’t be hard on yourself. These are extraordinary times. These are the messages that I and a lot of others have been spreading during lockdown. And I stand by those sentiments. However, seven weeks in […] … learn more→
Author Archives: Kevin
Gulp – deadlines despite lockdown
A more holistic approach to knowledge will help prevent future pandemics
Human knowledge of viruses and human bodies has reached the molecular and even atomic scale, yet the past few months has revealed how vulnerable we remain to pandemics. This, in turn, illustrates that for all of humanity’s progress in understanding nature and humanity itself over the past centuries, some of the scientific problems and global […] … learn more→
For parents of colour, schooling at home can be an act of resistance
My 6-year-old hates the British. To be more specific, the British Empire that ruled over up to a quarter of the world’s land by the early 1900s. Hates that one of the biggest diamonds in the world, found in India over 1,000 years ago, now sits in the queen’s set of crown jewels. Hates that they drew up borders quickly and […] … learn more→
Look at 5 eCommerce trends that will fulfill your customer needs
It’s the survival of the fittest. You know that since to beat the fierce eCommerce competition adopting marketing trends is a must thing to do. Change is inevitable sometimes it can be in the form of a fad while other times it turns out to be a seismic shift. The following post will focus on […] … learn more→
This year’s ATAR could be even less predictive of student success than usual
With Covid-19 now under control in Australia, it is likely that most secondary schools will reopen in term two. This is good news as there has been much concern about the impact of the shutdown on students’ year 11 and 12 studies and their transition to university or college. There are eight different school systems […] … learn more→
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In these times when families live withdrawn into their homes, fathers around the world are making headlines on social networks or video sharing platforms.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
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→
Universities need a new compact with society and these should be the priorities
We recently argued in an essay in Fast Company that the many aftershocks emanating from the coronavirus pandemic will prevent any return to “normal”. Instead, we must plan for the new directions civilisation will take. Education, broadly understood, is one of humanity’s oldest institutions and a pillar of our collective civilisation. For the sake of […] … learn more→
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
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→
