The power of emphatic listening

Working remotely, the Thot experience: from 1996 to 2020

We have been working remotely since 1996. This is the story of the integration of technology into Thot Cursus' practices. We can draw useful conclusions for all institutions and companies that are starting to use it.

Looking for a job in the digital age

Resume selection is subject to the productivity rules that prevail throughout organizations. We have to move fast. Mini resumes, online forms, presentation videos, building a digital identity are all avenues that should sometimes be considered, depending on the industry and the positions sought.

Middle Ages and role-playing games: an immersion

On one of those rainy weekends when there's nothing to do, I got drawn into a role-playing project by a young neighbor. A medieval investigation story, with a gallery of characters. I protested, citing my advanced age. "On the contrary, we need an old enchanter, and you will be the most credible!" he replied. I walked up the few flights of stairs, and learned what role-playing was all about...

Carrying out a distance learning course in a few days... but how?

The progression of the Covid-19 epidemic, once thought to be linear, is proving to be exponential. In a minimum of time, and to meet containment constraints, trainers and teachers must adapt their courses for distance learning. How can they do this? We interviewed two specialists, Christine Vaufrey and Jean Vanderspelden, to get some advice for those who would be starting in a hurry without being used to e-learning, and for the others.

Financing your studies like a pro

At Thot Cursus we frequently receive requests from dreamers who sound like they are fishing in the desert with a hammer or a guitar. Luck is not to be abused.

Numerous institutions and organizations are willing to assist any student who will demonstrate coveted or sought after qualities in the targeted field. Some suggestions.