When it comes to the future of education we can make ours the words of novelist Vaddey Ratner when she has one of her characters describe her feelings at age 9, saying that “she was aware of so much and understood so little”. And that is more or less the feeling for most educators trying … Read more
As recent events in the global political arena has left masses collectively scratching their heads, musing on how, at this age and time, there could be a resurgence of primeval nationalist forces to turn back history, this time, even when so often educators have had to unfairly shoulder the blame for many unrelated evils, sadly, … Read more
As the years go by, we find ourselves amidst a world that becomes increasingly complex. The fast paced changes, technological innovations that defy our very perceptions and the almost schizophrenic rhythm of contemporary life all conspire to present us with a challenge that is simultaneously both fascinating and tantalizing: how to educate our students for … Read more
Despite the state of quasi global confusion that seems to be enveloping education, there is clear consensus that creativity and critical thinking are some of the new alphabetization skills in a world where, irreversibly, contents are infinitely and easily available, just a few keystrokes or screen touches away. If everything and everything can be found, … Read more
Our era of hyper connectedness and ensuing over communication has resulted in that, through their indiscriminate and almost abusive utilization, certain terms or phrases have lost their meaning on their way to the well populated graveyard of educational clichés. Educational innovation is, unfortunately, one of them. Not so long ago, innovation was the battle cry … Read more
