Concentration is a matter of practice
Staying focused in a world of electronic distractions is no easy task. What can be done to improve this ability? Think of it as a muscle that only needs to be exercised regularly. It's easier to assimilate knowledge when we're focused...
Truant students? Let them do puzzles!
It is possible to improve attention through training. While it is said to be disrupted by electronic devices, it can be worked on through games. Puzzles, in particular, are activities that stimulate the whole brain while combining fun and relaxation. An interesting pastime to bring into the classroom or even online.
Collaboration between teachers: only positive. Proposal to encourage it
A study conducted in approximately 40 elementary schools in the Montreal area provides several interesting insights into teacher collaboration and offers an interesting strategic basis in the development of collaborative activities among teachers at all levels.
Adapting texts and websites for neurodivergent students
Understanding what surrounds us requires the ability to decode what we see. Some students, known as "neurodivergent" or having a "dys" disorder, have to try every day to grasp texts and websites designed for typical profiles. How about improving their accessibility?
The potential of communities of practice
Learning by sharing in a group: this is the idea behind communities of practice. They seem to be back in the educational news again, especially in light of the health crisis. Collective training to lead to changes in workplaces or institutions that can work. Provided they are well organized.