Harnessing the power of Design Thinking in schools and fostering 21st-century skills in students

Harnessing the power of Design Thinking in schools and fostering 21st-century skills in students

We live in a world that is rapidly evolving. The scale of change we have witnessed in the last few decades is mind-boggling. Schools today have not been able to keep pace with this change and are bringing up students to experience a world they are not yet fully ready for. This makes many of … Read more

Understanding the Nordic pedagogical approach: What does it focus on, and what is so distinctive about it

Understanding the Nordic pedagogical approach: What does it focus on, and what is so distinctive about it

Albert Einstein, a name synonymous with intellectual prowess, exemplifies the profound impact of early childhood education. Born in 1879 to well-educated parents who deeply valued learning, Learning should seamlessly transition from the classroom to the home. To achieve this, educators and parents must collaborate effectively to create equally supportive learning environments in both places. (Unsplash) … Read more

Math lessons from deepfakes of Drake, other celebrities on TikTok raise concerns about misinformation

Math lessons from deepfakes of Drake, other celebrities on TikTok raise concerns about misinformation

Sisters Leanne and Natasha Manikavasagar are no strangers to seeing AI-generated content on TikTok. But an AI-generated deepfake video of Drake teaching trigonometry took them by surprise. “I was shocked,” said Natasha, a Grade 9 student in Brampton Ont.  “Drake looked kind of weird, like his mouth did not match … the way he was … Read more