Connecting students to science
Repeated attacks by the US government and other legislators have led us to fear the worst for all areas of science over the next few years. How does a society protect itself against such attacks? By restoring a special place to science, both among the general population and among young people.
Selling training. What I learned at trade shows
How to sell a training course. What marketing methods should be used for this very special service? To explore this question, let's wander from stand to stand at a "human resources and training" trade show. Let's ask the salespeople, and observe.
Reinventing School in the Age of Covid-19
Running a school has never been easy. But covid-19 has added a list of additional tasks for all principals. They had to ensure the safety of the staff and children, communicate differently, prepare for distance learning, etc. It seems that the most flexible ones were better able to withstand the crisis than the lessflexible ones. It seems that the more flexible ones have weathered the crisis better than those who are more rigid in their approach.
Why are my students so excited?
Small humans are best known for being full of energy. Adults often put up with toddlers' energetic outbursts by blowing their noses. It can be tempting to quickly put the child back in order, to try to calm him down on the spot. But this strategy usually proves unproductive.
Changing tracks as soon as you enter university
A significant number of students entering higher education experience disappointment. The choice they make doesn't correspond, or no longer corresponds, to their ambitions. Is this so serious? Or is it an opportunity for introspection, leading to a more appropriate course of study for each individual?