Have you ever noticed that some issues become super important for a few weeks and then their popularity dies out as people move to the next thing? Whether it’s the war between Palestine and Israel, climate change or world hunger problem, they only manage to hold the general public’s attention for a short amount …
Technology could be useful or could have disadvantages, however, when used in moderation or for a cause or goal, it never fails to give great results. I began thinking about the use of technology in a classroom. I have noticed that the use of technology in classrooms has increased in the last few years. …
Reading has a positive effect on oneself and on the community. It is important that school children and adolescents continue to develop a reading habit. Research has shown that reading not only helps with getting a job but also awakens their social and civic sense. In addition, it is found that regular readers contribute …
The United Nations is an international organization with 193 member states. Their goal is to collaborate and discuss common problems and find shared solutions that benefit all of humanity. To end poverty, the United Nations has set 17 ambitious and interlinked global goals for the world and themselves to achieve by 2030. They believe …
The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals related to Education Read More »
Imagine two groups: one that lacks access to a computer and internet and another that is using advanced technology to make significant progress in science. Does this not represent a divide that could determine quality of life for a group? Technology affects all of us and hence all cultures. Technology is so tightly integrated …
Boys State is a week-long program held by the American Legion Auxiliary for rising seniors across all 50 states. What does the program do? Boys State is a youth government program, which replicates a state’s legal and governmental system (I was in California’s Boys State). The students selected for the program get elected to …
The Boys State experience: A week of policy making and education bills Read More »
In this post, I would like to explore how different cultures approach education and whether that could be a factor in explaining Digital Divide. Effective learning involves both engagement and how information is processed. Culture impacts both and is a potential reason for different performance across cultural groups. Cultural background affects a student’s approach …
Have you ever wondered what culture has to do with education? Until recently, I did not think there was much of a connection. As I started teaching students and visiting local inner-city schools, I observed certain cultural aspects in education that I found to be fascinating. I researched this area a bit more and …
Since the pandemic struck in early 2020, computers and the internet have become essential to education. Most students in developed and several emerging countries have attended school online in the last fifteen months and the internet is the only way these students have connected with teachers. In fact, the only way for many schools …
What is Digital Divide and why must we understand that term? Read More »
