It is a classic in our libraries. Daniel Defoe’s Robinson Crusoe tells the adventures of a hero shipwrecked on a desert island who learns to live by exploiting the resources of his environment. Since its publication in 1719, this story has been given to read to millions of children around the world. The fascination for elsewhere that […] … learn more→
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Schoolchildren at university: spaces of free choice that foster a scientific attitude
The laughter, noise and hubbub of children often resonate in the Faculty of Social Sciences of Manresa of the University of Vic-Central University of Catalonia. An academic context for training teachers who are not afraid of contact with infant schoolchildren (from 3 to 6 years old), in which we have created a laboratory designed to […] … learn more→
How to use electronic devices for learning: cooperative games for teens
Technology, when used well, can be very useful and positive, even in adolescence. In this article, we present a list of digital tools and educational platforms that promote collaborative learning among teenagers, offering beneficial resources for their academic and social development. Tools to use in the classroom Kahoot! is a digital app that allows you to […] … learn more→
Research shows energy education can be brought to life through religious lessons
Energy education or energy saving education in a global context has developed rapidly in various countries, for example in the United States (US) , Europe , and Japan . Energy education research is increasingly offering various perspectives, such as integrated energy education learning in schools and homes , learning by delivering messages of energy-saving social norms , and integrated geospatial curriculum learning with energy topics . Unfortunately, from the […] … learn more→
A new sex education in schools?
In March 2024, the Higher Council for Programs published a draft program for sex education from kindergarten to high school. Entitled “Education for emotional, relational life and sexuality”, it takes up certain “key ideas” from a report published in 2021 , highlighting the weaknesses of sex education in schools. The challenges of this education are numerous. These include contributing […] … learn more→
How to improve teaching digital competence in teacher training
The term “digital native”, coined in 2001 by the American writer Marc Prensky , is no longer unknown to almost anyone: we know that it refers to those people who have grown up in a wave of technological progress that includes the heyday of the internet and digitalization. of the society. However, sometimes, this assumption is nothing […] … learn more→
Not only students, teachers also need to be active on social media. Why?
Social media (social media) are pages or applications that allow users to create and share content or engage in social networks . In Indonesia, the 10 most widely used social media platforms are: WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Telegram, X (formerly Twitter), Facebook Messenger, Pinterest, Kuaishou, and LinkedIn. The popularity of social media has also penetrated the world of education. […] … learn more→
To fight against “subjected” orientation, help young people to become aware of their potential
Early guidance systems imply a strong responsibility for students, even though training choices are socially constructed. How can we better support middle school students? Implemented by the Official Bulletin since the start of the 2015 school year, the “Avenir” course , which is aimed at students from sixth grade to final year, aims to support students in their thinking […] … learn more→
Will artificial intelligence end language teaching and learning?
In 2024, the artificial intelligence company Open AI presented GPT4-o, a new large language model ( Large Language Model in English) capable of “reasoning” and interacting with text, image and audio. In one of the videos distributed after the launch, two people use a mobile phone to ask GPT4-o to listen to them and translate from English to Spanish and from […] … learn more→
Dyslexia and bilingualism: a challenge and an opportunity
Martina is 9 years old and is in third grade. This year she begins the bilingual education itinerary, in which natural and social sciences classes are taught in English. Her family is concerned about this new beginning because Martina has a specific difficulty learning to read and write. In reading, she has difficulties in decoding, […] … learn more→
