The Spark of Creativity is Essential for Change
In this interview, Dr. Monique Canto-Sperber, Philosopher and President of the Foundation Paris Sciences et Lettres in France, discusses why we need creativity. She argues that creativity is absolutely necessary in a fast-moving world in order to explore new possibilities and generate innovation. Sometimes this creativity grows out of a natural feeling of dissatisfaction with […]
Education in India:Looking Back and Looking Ahead
This tenth ASER is in a way a summary of what we have observed over the tenures of UPA I and II. It is also a baseline for the new government and what it has to deal with. So, what did happen over the last 10 years? Parliament had unanimously passed the constitutional amendment to make education […]
Education and Food Security: One Success, Two Warnings and Three Paradoxes
This is article 2 of 4 in our special focus on education’s impact on development and why the new development goals must go further to ensure that all children have access to quality basic and secondary education. This special focus is co-produced by Global Partnership for Education. A phenomenal success Education is a very smart […]
Education Is Essential During Crises
This article 1 of 4 in our special focus on education’s impact on development and why the new development goals must go further to ensure that all children have access to quality basic and secondary education. This special focus is co-produced by Global Partnership for Education. When epidemics, civil wars, government breakdowns and natural disasters plague […]
The Future of Learning and Teaching
Will classrooms in 2030 be without walls? What skills will make our children successful in the future? How will for-profit business reshape education? These are just some of the questions Futurist John Mahaffie addresses in this special series on the future of learning and teaching. Future of Learning: The Classroom of 2030 The Future of Education: How […]
Exploring a Rich World of Learning With Technology and Gaming
The interest in game-based learning has accelerated considerably in recent times. In this six part series, Jordan Shapiro examines the psychology of video games and digital technology for education. Remember, Ed-Tech is Really a Tool for Teachers Building Compassionate Contexts With Education Technology Video Games, Metacognition, and Learning: Lessons for Your Classroom Three Questions to Ask Before Choosing […]
Prof. Howard Gardner: “The best thing is for educators to be digital themselves.”
Howard Gardner, Professor of Cognition and Education at Harvard University, gives his definition of education. He talks about what countries should do to ensure they have an educated population and examines the future challenges for learning.
Future of Learning: The Classroom of 2030
This is a story set in an elementary school room in 2030 in Luzon City, Philippines. But this classroom could be most anywhere. Here learning is fun, adapted to each child’s needs. It harnesses the power of technology. This is not the only possible future for education. But it is a view of some of the most […]
Learning in the Time of Ebola
In Liberia, the Education Development Center (EDC) is using radio instruction to bring school to those affected by Ebola. Throughout West Africa, the widespread outbreak of Ebola has placed regular life on hold. In an effort to prevent the further spread of the virus, curfews have been put in place. Commerce has slowed to a […]
Jacob Kragh: “Allow more children to express themselves in their unique way.”
Jacob Kragh, President of LEGO Education, explains why it is important for children to learn to be creative. He talks about the importance of playing and taking part in after school activities and how using LEGO bricks can help kids learn core curriculum subjects.