Publish at September 30 2025 Updated September 30 2025
We always learn alone, but never without others, and always located somewhere.
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Trust at the heart of remote success
There are many elements that lead to a learner's success. Nevertheless, trust is of paramount importance. Even more so in a remote context where the learner cannot count on the physical presence of the teacher. Moreover, the teacher must also believe in his or her abilities when it comes to teaching online.
Winter as seen from Africa: the result of exploring a few posts on social networks
Winter, represented by snow for some Africans, has a rather positive connotation in terms of the different representations we make of it. For some, it's a symbol of El Dorado, while others have fun comparing it to dust in Africa in a humorous way. In some contexts, hail is confused with snow.
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The meaning of freedom to learn
Freedom has often been sought in education and training, but it takes on different meanings according to the times. Pedagogy is always evolving.
