Education
Traditional education has undergone changes as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. More and more learners of all ages are becoming attracted to online learning. As a result, Google Play and Apple’s App Store reported the largest number of downloads of educational apps during the first quarter of 2017 to…
The cost of living is high in Norway, but do the wages compensate? Here’s what you need to know about the state of salaries in Norway. Without doubt, one of the most common questions we get in the Life in Norway inbox is about money. Everyone wants to know what…
Remember when former Morrison government minister Stuart Robert lashed out at “dud” teachers? In March, the then acting education minister said the “bottom 10%” of teachers “can’t read and write” and blamed them for declining academic results. This is more than just a sensational headline or politician trying to get…
Children are naturally inclined to play. Also, research shows that people learn best from experiences that are joyful, meaningful, engaging, and socially interactive. Children will not always hit those milestones at the same time – and that is fine. That is the reason they need different kinds of play. Each…
Local, virtual and out-of-state summer education programs can help students dive into their passions. Photo by Miriam Footer Though summer is an excellent time for kids to relax and unwind from the school year, it is also the perfect opportunity for students to further academic interests outside of a traditional…
Some may believe that research and teaching are mutually exclusive responsibilities within academia (see Coate et al., 2001 for a review). However, leading research labs is a necessary part of the job description for faculty at many institutions, and many produce creative and innovative scholarly products with their collaborators, including…