Let’s face it: when we perform certain tasks at work, we often resort to the same tools. Although there are already many alternatives to PowerPoint that make it easier for us to create dynamic presentations, we feel confident and don’t want to spend too much time learning how a new resource works. Who can blame us? We […] … learn more→
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Is there life beyond PowerPoint? Tools for dynamic and interactive presentations
How do you know when it’s time to think seriously think about changing your child’s school?
Going to school can be challenging for children and young people at times. Most young people will have patches during their school career where it feels hard. That’s normal. Getting through those hard times can bring with it sense of mastery, confidence and resilience. Of course, this is not the experience of all young people, and many […] … learn more→
The role of online CPR training in reducing cardiac arrest deaths
Cardiac arrest is a severe condition where the heart suddenly stops beating. Quick action is needed to save a person’s life. Online CPR training allows people to learn the skills and knowledge necessary to perform CPR and provide life-saving assistance. Both BLS and CPR certification courses talk about saving a life with CPR. This blog […] … learn more→
Banning cellphones in classrooms is not a quick fix for student well-being
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has released a report highlighting the many challenges of the growing presence of technology in education. This report is groundbreaking in its call for corporate responsibility for education technology and in its recognition for the need for enhanced literacy curriculum. In a chapter on governance and regulation, the […] … learn more→
ChatGPT isn’t the death of homework – just an opportunity for schools to do things differently
ChatGPT, the artificial intelligence (AI) platform launched by research company Open AI, can write an essay in response to a short prompt. It can perform mathematical equations – and show its working. ChatGPT is a generative AI system: an algorithm that can generate new content from existing bodies of documents, images or audio when prompted with […] … learn more→
Revolutionizing STEM learning in the classroom: A guide to Innovative strategies
As we navigate through the 21st century, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education is becoming increasingly crucial in preparing students for a rapidly evolving world. However, the challenge lies in keeping these subjects engaging and relevant. This article from World.edu delves into innovative strategies that educators can employ to enhance STEM learning in the […] … learn more→
‘What would I say to the face of a student?’ Why some teachers are giving feedback via video
It is really important for students to see the human side of their teachers. They need to see them as real and caring people. This helps students feel like they belong in the classroom, whether in real life or virtually. Building stronger student-teacher connections can also increase their motivation and self-confidence with their studies. Feedback is a key component of learning. […] … learn more→
Can we prevent teachers from ‘burning out’?
The Spanish education system has once again received a slap on the wrist through the recent OECD report . Proposals for reducing early school leaving include the need to support teachers so that they can manage the new demands of education and the practice of their profession does not lead to frustration and the well-known burnout syndrome, since […] … learn more→
7 everyday ways to foster children’s math and literacy skills to avoid ‘summer slide’ learning loss
The summer is a great time for children to play, relax and socialize with friends. It can also be a time when children lose some of what they learned during the school year. Some psychologists and educators refer to the “summer slide” as the loss of learning that can happen over the summer months, when children […] … learn more→
To do or not to do homework: is that the question?
Emma doesn’t like to do her homework. She is in 5th grade of Primary Education and her teachers ask her to do the same tasks over and over again: in Mathematics, she has to complete several pages of operations and problems from the textbook; in Language, she must stress words and answer questions about a text; in Natural […] … learn more→
