In early 1882, philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche received a machine called the Mallin-Hansen writing sphere, an ingenious device with keys. The thinker’s vision had been worsening until manual writing was impossible for him. In March of that same year he was able to continue writing, now with a new instrument His friend, the composer Heinrich Köselitz, noted a […] … learn more→

Artificial intelligence (AI) is a branch of computer science. It combines algorithms and data that allow machines to learn and perform complex tasks. It imitates, to a certain extent, the functioning of human intelligence. After successive waves of development and expansion, AI is now experiencing a new spring. It will continue to develop and impact our lives. In education, its […] … learn more→

The idea of inviting students into classroom conversations that teach them to define and express their concerns, ideas and opinions takes inspiration from the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC). The right to be heard is the general principle, and Article 12 of the UNCRC provides for children’s involvement in decision-making that […] … learn more→

What kinds of year-round schools exist? The first is the “single-track” modified calendar, also known as a “balanced calendar.” The second is the “multi-track calendar.” Neither one is typically an extended year. Instead, both calendars involve moving the 180 school days around so that there are multiple short breaks as opposed to the typical long summer break. […] … learn more→

Across the U.S., legislators are debating how and when sex and gender should be discussed in the classroom and beyond. Specifically, these bills are considering whether anything beyond male or female can be included in library books and lesson plans. These bills are part of a larger debate on how to define and regulate sex and gender, […] … learn more→

The reform of the vocational high school is one of the key topics for the start of the 2023 school year . The content was presented Thursday, May 4 by President Macron. The press kit which accompanied these announcements highlighted the need to make the sector attractive and make it a path to success and excellence. Implicitly, the portrait of a student with a […] … learn more→

Since the school reform law , all students follow an “artistic and cultural education course”. But what is the role assigned to it, in a school that is refocusing on the fundamentals? Is it a question of making budding citizens aware of the artistic approach or of relying on the various disciplines to help them strengthen their critical spirit, […] … learn more→

Some texts just read as too long. Maybe they do have a load of words – that chapter at 18k. That paper at 10k. But some chapters, papers, books and dissertations read long even if they are within word limits. Sounds strange, yes. How can a text read long if it isn’t? Well, you’ve probably had this […] … learn more→

UNESCO has recently published the report Technology in education: a tool on whose terms? . This contains guidelines to be taken into account when planning the use of technology in schools, by both governments and educational centers and teachers themselves. To delve into the subject, it is convenient to approach three different processes . On the one hand, digitization, alluding […] … learn more→

Title of course: “Canine Learning and Behavior” What prompted the idea for the course? When I was growing up, my love for animals led me to volunteer at animal shelters. But it wasn’t until I started teaching psychology that I found another way to support the well-being of shelter animals. During my first year of […] … learn more→