Three Ways Technology Can Improve Student Learning
We have witnessed an unprecedented scale and intensity of disruptions to teaching practices in the last five months. Many teachers who had limited opportunities for training and guidance had to bring their classes online almost overnight. As a teacher, you may now feel ready to shut down your laptop and walk away from your desk […]
Talking to Children About Real World Events
Since we often find ourselves questioning our own understanding of a crisis, it’s no surprise that we avoid these difficult subjects with children. However, I think it is more important than ever to enable difficult discussions first and foremost in our own homes. As a parent, I understand the strong need to shield our children […]
Why Africa Needs Entrepreneurship Education and How to Do It Right
During the World Economic Forum on Africa 2017 held in Durban, South Africa last May, participants discussed the double imperative facing Africa’s youth, namely Unemployment and Unemployability. Africa’s youth are not just struggling to find decent jobs, they are also poorly equipped with the skills that are required to carry out existing jobs. Today, with two-thirds of Africans […]