Immortality has been a topic of discussion since the legend of the Holy Grail. Some people have gone as far as cryogenic freezing after death in the hope that one day science will have advanced enough to resurrect them. Others believe the route to immortality lies in the digital realm. The theory that humans can be digitised and […] … learn more→
Author Archives: Kevin
The digital human: the cyber version of humanity’s quest for immortality
Business schools: on the road to the uberisation of teacher-researchers ?
Since an interview given at the end of 2014 by Maurice Lévy to the Financial Times , the expression “uberiser” is flourishing. The question was even invited in the debates of the last presidential election, that is to say. According to Wikipedia , this term, taken from the name of the Californian company of passenger vehicles with drivers, Uber, refers to “A recent […] … learn more→
The ‘slow professor’ could bring back creativity to our universities
Last summer, a friend gave me a copy of The Slow Professor: Challenging the Culture of Speed in the Academy by Maggie Berg and Barbara K. Seeber, professors of English language and literature respectively at Queen’s University and Brock University. It gave me lots of food for thought. Working at a university, after several years of […] … learn more→
A-grade = Being wrong half the time
I’ve written several times of how GPA is essentially meaningless now in higher ed. What used to be solid F grade when I started teaching in higher ed is a solid C now, if not better. As much as I’d like to see every student get an A, I realize awarding grades like that is […] … learn more→
How to get more bang for your College bucks
Tuition prices around the country rise every year. The average cost of tuition and fees during the 2018-2019 school year was $9,716/year for a public, in-state school and $35,676/year for a private institution—and that’s not including housing or living costs. It can be a daunting task to think about saving money while shelling out so […] … learn more→
In the digital age, do we still need textbooks?
It is often pointed out that textbooks add to the students’ binders. They also weigh on budgets and are not easy to renew when school curriculum changes accelerate – evidenced by the debates in the regions about the purchase of future books for high school , in tune with the reform of the baccalaureate. . However, beyond these […] … learn more→
Why cursive handwriting needs to make a school comeback
Teaching connected-style handwriting, otherwise known as cursive handwriting, has fallen out of fashion on many school curricula. Older generations have sometimes been shocked that some younger people today can’t sign their names on official documents or even read a handwritten note. Canadian provinces have seen a decline in teaching and learning cursive. In Ontario schools, for example, teachers […] … learn more→
How to make good arguments at school (and everywhere else)
From as early as Grade 3 teachers start teaching children how to put across their own points of view. It’s not about winning arguments, but ensuring kids grow up to be thoughtful and engaged citizens. These skills might come in to play at school in essay writing, in oral presentations or in debates. And whether we’re […] … learn more→
How therapy pets can support adopted children – and parents
Children require foster care for many reasons, ranging from neglect and abuse to housing insecurity and parent incarceration. While the system is intended to protect and shelter children, the transition and reality of living in foster care can take a massive psychological toll on kids. That’s why a growing number of healthcare professionals are prescribing […] … learn more→
Prepare for NBA 2K20 steam release: everything you need to know
Every year fans of sports games have to consider if the new version of their favorite title is worth their money. Sports games often offer a similar experience refreshing it with new team rosters and a couple of cool additions. However, NBA 2K20 Steam release promises to be vastly different this time around, at least […] … learn more→
