The integration of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) in educational systems has been a priority for most countries in the world during the last decade. The STEAM methodology seeks to generate in students the ability to investigate, transmit and manage the conception of different processes typical of the areas that comprise it through collaboration, […] … learn more→
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Art and collaboration: a successful route towards technopedagogy
‘Every day feels unsettled’ – educators decry staffing shortage
The COVID-19 pandemic, with its multiple waves of remote, hybrid and in-person education, increased students’ needs for support, revealed political minefields in teaching, and heightened labor tensions for educators. And in the 2021-2022 school year, staffing shortages have made all of that worse, as our work details. Our long-term research with hundreds of teachers and school administrators reveals that persistent staffing shortages are […] … learn more→
At what age should you learn to program?
If programming languages are much simpler than natural languages, why do human beings speak a mother tongue (Spanish or Chinese) from the earliest years and yet learn to program seems so complex? Communication with a computer has a certain logical component, but we have verified that already in primary education, from the age of 6, […] … learn more→
Vocational high school, finally subject of debate?
In end-of-year discussions around the baccalaureate, this is the path that is least highlighted. But would the vocational route have gained public attention through political debates? The vocational high school would in any case have become a “surprise campaign subject” , headlined Le Monde on April 1 , 2022 . And this is by no means a joke. President candidate Emmanuel Macron declared when […] … learn more→
Maroussia, a 19th century tale of Ukrainian independence
“I am going to tell you what happened a long time ago in Ukraine, in an unknown but cool and charming corner of this country. » Thus opens the first episode of Maroussia by P.-J. many times, has enjoyed lasting success in France and today takes on particular importance. Stahl adopts the form of the tale, which refers the story to a distant […] … learn more→
The benefits of getting your FNP online
Do you want to do more for your patients? If so, you might be thinking about becoming a nurse practitioner. There are a lot of people who are looking to become nurses. This is a field that is in very high demand, so nurses have plenty of opportunities to find amazing jobs. At the same […] … learn more→
In town, are “nature” schools possible ?
More than 80% of the French population is urban and, with it, the vast majority of schools. How then can most students be able to benefit from these open-air classes that we are talking about more and more? Can school in nature really become the educational revolution of the 21st century ? First, let’s remember that, if the term “nature” implies […] … learn more→
How we educate Ukrainian refugees
There is a social, cultural and educational gap that has become more evident in the years of pandemic and confinement. Facing it requires actions that in many cases are carried out in educational centers, but in others they must be addressed from political measures. This is the only way to cover all sides and serve the […] … learn more→
A new way to pick the best school for your child
When parents look for information to help them choose a good elementary or secondary school for their child, they often turn to a variety of sources online. For instance, they may check out state government websites that provide “report cards” on local schools. Examples include Virginia’s School Quality Profiles or Ohio’s School Report Cards. Parents might also rely […] … learn more→
Humor in teaching: a powerful tool
Humor is an everyday element. We witness it in the media, at a gathering of friends, we use it with the family, at work… It is an inherent element of our condition as human beings. So what about teaching? Are we aware of the power it has? It is likely that we remember in our student stage […] … learn more→