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.
The art of leading a virtual classroom
With the various confinements associated with covid-19, teachers had to learn quickly how to facilitate a remote classroom. Indeed, the challenge is daunting when it is not possible to physically interact with learners. However, with proper preparation and a touch of friendliness, the coldness of a videoconferencing device can be reduced.
54 hours to learn how to start your own business
Building a business takes time and planning. For some years now, however, there has been an event encouraging individuals to develop an idea for a new company in less than a weekend. These competitions, organized even virtually, generate a great deal of enthusiasm. Could management science faculties learn from them?
Local farms at school
As part of a sustainable development strategy, local consumption is becoming increasingly important. For schools, this means turning to nearby food sources. In the United States, a movement linking local farms with schools is growing in popularity. And its neighbor, Canada, is beginning to adopt it too.
Making the most of conflict, now
Inevitably, when humans are put together, conflicts can arise. There are many reasons why this can happen: annoying habits, character clashes or miscommunication. Whether it happens at work or at school, both human resources and teachers must act to prevent the situation from escalating and the parties from becoming irreconcilable.