If noise disrupts learning, the acoustic parameters of classrooms are still not taken into account enough. Some points of reference to understand what is at stake at the level of establishments, teachers and students. The conditions in which students study are the subject of many issues. This is reminiscent of the dilapidated conditions of certain […] … learn more→
Too much noise in schools? Thinking about acoustics to support learning
Scroll less, connect more: A new study shows how to make social media work for you
We all know using social media is considered bad for you. A high social media diet is linked to anxiety, depression and FOMO (the fear of missing out). Even internal research data from Meta, the company behind Instagram and Facebook, agrees. However, over the last decade, social media has become woven into the fabric of our […] … learn more→
What if instead of taking an exam, we talked? Conversation as an assessment tool
The day of the exam arrives and nerves creep in. Why? There could be many reasons. Some people think that the exam is worthless, because everything they have studied is forgotten sooner rather than later. Or it is worthless, because it is not possible to continue with the studies and obtain the longed-for degree without […] … learn more→
On smartphones, the vogue for microlearning: what do you think of these ultra-short training courses ?
By breaking down knowledge into small training units, it would become easier to learn, especially on a smartphone. This would allow everyone to train according to their needs wherever they want and at any time. Thus, many companies or training structures praise the advantages of “microlearning”. But is this an approach to adopt in all […] … learn more→
‘I am exhausted’: Australian teachers speak about how compassion fatigue is harming them and their work
Teachers’ jobs involve more than just teaching the required curriculum. A significant part of their role includes providing emotional support to their students And with many students facing mental health challenges and experiencing trauma, meeting these emotional needs has become increasingly difficult. My research investigates compassion fatigue among Australian teachers. This condition — which involves a reduced ability […] … learn more→
How to address the AI energy crisis?
Artificial intelligence is developing faster than renewable energy. So, while individuals are asked to turn down the heating, GAFAM are reviving nuclear power. The International Energy Agency is convening a world congress on artificial intelligence and energy on December 4 and 5, 2024. The US nuclear power plant “Three Mile Island” is infamous for having been the […] … learn more→
Mathematics in social sciences and its impact on university dropout
Choosing the type of baccalaureate is not always an easy decision, especially when you want to study something like Business Administration and Management (ADE). Many young people find themselves hesitating between the Social Sciences baccalaureate, which seems the natural choice for the business profile, and the Science baccalaureate, which although it may seem less logical, […] … learn more→
Universities should not silence research and speech on Palestine
The International Criminal Court (ICC) recently issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, former Israeli Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant and Hamas military commander Mohammed Deif for war crimes and crimes against humanity. A pre-trial chamber of the ICC found that there are reasonable grounds to believe that Netanyahu and Gallant intentionally “deprived the civilian population in […] … learn more→
Shut up and say goodbye to 2024
So it’s the end of another year already… that one went fast didn’t it? In July 2025, my blog will be 15 years old. Does this mean I am now a bratty teenager instead of a menopausal woman?! I feel there’s life in the old girl yet, so I’ll still fire up the blog monthly, […] … learn more→
Unmasking hidden online hate: a new tool helps catch nasty comments – even when they’re disguised
People determined to spread toxic messages online have taken to masking their words to bypass automated moderation filters. A user might replace letters with numbers or symbols, for example, writing “Y0u’re st00pid” instead of “You’re stupid”. Another tactic involves combining words, such as “IdiotFace”. Doing this masks the harmful intent from systems that look for […] … learn more→