For decades, Newton’s Cradle has been a beloved classroom tool, demonstrating the principles of momentum and energy conservation. However, a new era of science education has arrived with the Active Magnetic Cradle, a revolutionary device […]
At the heart of Pen2txt’s mission is the desire to empower students of all abilities to reach their full potential. The platform’s primary focus is on supporting children with dysgraphia, a learning disability that affects […]
As someone who has struggled with reading and writing difficulties, I understand the challenges that come with learning disabilities. Dyslexia is a common learning disability that affects one’s ability to read, write, and spell. However, […]
You can feel uninspired when it comes to buying baby gift baskets for the kids in your life. Finding something original and enjoyable may even seem difficult with so many fresh trends and toys available. […]
Young people who are hooked on watching fantasy or reading science fiction may be on to something. Contrary to a common misperception that reading this genre is an unworthy practice, reading science fiction and fantasy […]
Wordless picture books are a terrific and fun way to teach children about story structure and are a truly wonderful way to get struggling readers and ESL students excited about books. Children carefully study the […]
Most of us have spent more time on screens since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. This increase in screen time may be especially pronounced among teens because of school closures, the cancellation of extracurricular […]
China is the No.1 source country of international students who come to study in Canada. According to the Canadian Bureau for International Education, 150,000 international students from China studied in Canada in 2017. Any political impact on Canadian […]
One of the many changes COVID-19 brought those in education was an almost immediate switch to online learning. Overnight, institutions scrambled to keep education moving, while bridging the physical distance between teacher and learner. Traditionally […]
They were promiscuous, rarely home and thought they knew everything. They were teenagers from centuries ago, and by studying their bones and teeth, bioarcheologists can confirm that teens have always been a source of worry […]
Public health research shows a strong connection between outdoor play, schoolyard quality and students’ health — including physical activity. But how are Ontario’s schoolyards doing? We worked in partnership with Ophea, a charity that supports physical and health education and advocates […]
The dramatic rise of online learning during the COVID-19 pandemic has spotlit concerns about the role of technology in exam surveillance — and also in student cheating. Some universities have reported more cheating during the pandemic, and such concerns are […]
Children are the power brokers that can shift parents’ habits on the school run—and could be key to making healthier, greener travel choices the norm, according to a new report from the University of Surrey.This […]
The growing trend of encouraging educators to learn about how children’s brains work can offer reassurance, but it risks teachers’ autonomy and critical thinking, a new study warns.This article was originally published on this website.
Low-income students who received a preschool intervention focused on social-emotional development continued to benefit from it during their teen years, according to a recent study published in the journal Child Development.This article was originally published […]
University students have limited spending money and their schedules are packed. Many are adapting to new lifestyles on campus. Eating a healthy diet is crucial: a poor diet leads to reduced concentration, lower grades and […]
In Florida, a bill that bans cellphone use in elementary and middle schools, from bell to bell, recently sailed through the state Legislature.This article was originally published on this website.
In less than three years, artificial intelligence technology has radically changed the assessment landscape. In this time, universities have taken various approaches, from outright banning the use of generative AI, to allowing it in some […]
How educators acquire and implement learnings from their students can play a critical role in environmental education, according to a new study from researchers in the Penn State Department of Recreation, Park, and Tourism Management.This […]
For many students of color, adjusting to college means navigating unfamiliar academic and social settings, often while also managing stress borne from experiences relating to race.This article was originally published on this website.
In recent decades, Canadian universities have made definite progress ensuring gender equality in access to faculty positions. But despite this, persistent inequalities remain, and they are much more entrenched than one might think.This article was […]
Scientists at the Pontifical University of the Holy Cross in Rome and the University of Bordeaux in France report that human cultural know-how grew through a long, measured shift from casual observation to structured teaching, […]
What is brain freeze? – Question from the students of Ms Young’s Grade 5/6 class, Baden Powell College, Victoria. Australia had one one of its hottest summers on record this year (thanks, climate change, thanks a lot). […]
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