Publish at August 16 2021 Updated July 08 2022
Moodle is probably the most popular platform for digital school environments. This is due to the platform's great possibilities in terms of studies, communication and interactivity. Indeed, it is not difficult to add interactive elements to your course. You just need to take the time.
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The educational potential of Dungeons & Dragons
Role-playing games like Dungeons & Dragons have long had a bad press. But with a resurgence in popularity in popular culture, these games are even finding their way into the classroom. Teachers, many of whom have played the games themselves, are using this universe to address a wide range of subjects taught at school.
As part of a sustainable development strategy, local consumption is becoming increasingly important. For schools, this means turning to nearby food sources. In the United States, a movement linking local farms with schools is growing in popularity. And its neighbor, Canada, is beginning to adopt it too.
Addressing sexual and gender diversity in the classroom
Taboos are slowly being broken about sexual and gender diversity. Society is slowly recognizing people who experience different attractions or who no longer see gender in the same way. Moreover, even science is pointing out the limits of binarity. Nevertheless, the subject still creates discomfort. How to talk to students about these minorities? It all comes down to education first and instilling the notion of respect.
Open up your horizons with reading networks
Since reading and writing are essential basic skills to acquire, exposing students to the writings of others is essential. But how does one find one's way through the vast array of works aimed at the youngest readers? Reading networks can help.
What if pedagogy took trauma into account?
Everyone comes to class with some emotional baggage. Most students will carry it without the teacher ever noticing. Some, however, are going through difficult things and these may come out in a school setting. In the United States, among other places, educational experts are focusing on traumatized children and their inclusion rather than excluding them for "bad behavior."
