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.
Banning suspensions from school: a positive effect
"Zero-tolerance" disciplinary policies in the education sector are being called into question by a number of research studies that demonstrate the real effects of these exclusionary policies and contradict most of the arguments that led to their introduction.
The virus' disruptive strategy
The introduction of a different way of functioning in a stable system forces it to adapt. This is the effect of the virus on the individual but also on the collective. The development of the system is done by the permanent search for a balance. How does this strategy of the virus manifest itself in our societies and what are the consequences?
Understanding programming with metaphors
Computer science likes to use metaphors in its interfaces. As a result, using analogies to teach and understand code is not at all far-fetched - quite the contrary.
The challenge of vocabulary development
Many of us have the impression that our vocabulary is limited. However, passively, we know thousands of words that we do not integrate into our usage. There are many ways to improve our speaking skills and become more eloquent with our peers.