Category: Teaching & Learning

The COVID-19 pandemic has forced many schools around the world to temporarily close, which means that teachers are developing entirely new ways to educate their students. As distance learning becoming the new norm, schools are examining ways that technology can bridge the gap while students learn from home. This global change requires parents and teachers […]

The concept of remote learning isn’t new. While it feels like a relatively new idea, due to advances in technology, the term has been around since the late 1900s. According to OnlineSchools.org, “the concept of distance learning first came into practice in the mid 19th century when the U.S. Postal Service was developed. The notion […]

“The number one antidote to fear is preparation.” ― Don Hutson While the threat of a pandemic is certainly a timely reason for every school to consider options for distance learning, having this capability is key to building resilience for schools in general. Whether for entire schools, as in the case of weather or health-related […]

The idea of “growth mindset” began in the world of education and is now a rapidly emerging trend in the corporate world, as companies embrace its tenets as a way to foster innovation and build a resilient, learning-oriented company culture. The concept was first introduced by Stanford University researcher Carol Dweck, whose pioneering research demonstrated […]

Critical thinking, collaboration and group problem-solving are crucial skills in today’s world. At a global level, we’re facing major issues related to food, water, climate, resources and technology that will only be solved through collaborative innovation. Complex problems require people not only to think critically on their own, but to be able to work together […]

We’re busy getting ready to travel to The Bett Show in London, UK from January 25-27, 2020. Bett is the first major education technology industry show of the year, bringing together the top companies, schools and influencers for three intensive days of education and networking. We’ll be exhibiting at the Norwegian Classroom (stand SS32 ) […]

Since our founder, Tor Ove Henriksen, kicked off our new blog in June 2018, we’ve written about a number of trends, technologies and approaches that are influencing and improving education. Here’s our round-up of some of the most popular trends and topics to date. Collaboration This is a subject we’ve written about a lot this […]

It’s an eternal question. There’s a lot of talk about “how to motivate students” these days, and for good reason. Motivated students are more engaged to learn. According to Gallup, “Engaged students are 2.5 times more likely to say that they get excellent grades and do well in school, and they are 4.5 times more […]

Collaboration is a powerful skillset to have – whether it’s in the boardroom or the classroom. For teachers, it’s critical to collaborate with parents so that they are aware of what is being taught in the classroom and can better support their children at home. However, what often goes unnoticed is the collaboration between teachers, […]

It’s clear that young people are very passionate about saving the planet. The rising awareness of issues related to climate change and the environment has inspired students all over the world to get involved, learn about climate and the environment and take action – from classroom projects to speaking on the world stage. As we […]