From "buyer personas" to "student personas", defining them for educational activities
It's sometimes tricky to take up marketing concepts given that the teaching objective is fundamentally different. However, when marketing is customer-centric like our teaching is student-centric, it can make perfect sense.
The skills drain in Africa
Many students from all over the world go abroad in order to have access to better programs. However, the African continent sees a huge part of its youth leaving and never coming back. This exodus of skills is hurting sectors such as medicine and digital technologies.
Social disadvantage and the educational pathways of individuals
Far from "equalizing" opportunities, education can be a powerful engine of social selection.
Reducing relational distance within groups
The relational distance within a group can be transformed by individual and collective presence. By developing this presence, members reduce gaps, opening up a space for authentic collaboration.
Learn quickly or regularly
How can we learn slowly and regularly, rather than trying to go faster and faster?