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Daydreaming affecting learning?

Could encouraging Daydreaming be the Secret to Deeper Understanding?

Yesterday, I made a cup of tea—a rare pause in a world that moves at lightning speed. Our fast-paced machines—instant coffee makers, quick-heating kettles, and on-the-go brews—give us efficiency but take away something precious: the quiet moments of waiting, of letting our minds wander while the water boils. In those lost seconds of stillness, we […]

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Is Our Push for Teaching Technology Skills a Sign of Our FOMO as Parents?

As I search for the right school for my daughter, a common theme emerges: technology is at the forefront of education. In every school I visit, administrators stress the necessity of a personal device, explaining that lessons, homework, and communication will all be digital. Collaboration will happen online, where students contribute their parts electronically. Pens

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I wonder…are streaks enhancing or impairing our kids’ friendships?

By Kim Gillingham For all you Duolingo fans out there you may have succumbed to the challenge of ensuring your streak is maintained. Admittedly, I did.  I thought I was doing a great thing by encouraging my daughter to maintain her streak on Duolingo to ensure her daily language practise.  In fact, I saw it

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