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This is the superpower teachers need to flex
It takes a special person with a special set of skills to reach students on an emotional level.
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What should schools teach? Now is the moment to ask.
The future of learning will be different, and now is the time to lay the groundwork.
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Sexual activity linked to higher cognitive function in older age
A joint study by two England universities explores the link between sex and cognitive function with some surprising differences in male and female outcomes in old age.
Why we must teach students to solve big problems
The future of education and work will rely on teaching students deeper problem-solving skills.
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Imagine learning empathy at school. Global Oneness Project does just that.
To create wiser adults, add empathy to the school curriculum.
Lead your team toward collaborative problem solving
What does it mean to "lead without authority"?
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The world and workforce need wisdom. Why don’t universities teach it?
Universities claim to prepare students for the world. How many actually do it?
Foresight is 2020. Let’s talk about the future of learning.
When the COVID-19 crisis is over, how will education have changed? Will we have made the most of this moment?
Hyper-innovation: COVID-19 will forever change the way we teach kids
The institutional barriers that have often held creative teaching back are being knocked down by the coronavirus era.
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Chemistry for kids: Make a DIY bubble snake!
A fun and completely safe experiment for the family to try during quarantine.
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Higher ed wasn’t built for today’s student. Let’s not go back to business as usual.
If a crisis like this only comes once in a hundred years, so does this opportunity.
Higher ed isn’t immune to COVID-19, but the crisis will make it stronger
The pandemic reminds us that our higher education system, with all its flaws, remains a key part of our strategic reserve.
Our schools are built differently. That’s how we’re weathering this pandemic.
'Know thy students' is the principle that can change the form of education, worldwide.
The media is messing with us. At least, our memories.
The distracting nature of modern media is having a terrible effect on what we learn.
Don’t worry about making a mistake. It’s how we learn.
A new study at UPenn found that effective learning includes mistakes—just not too many.
It really is more difficult to learn a new language when you’re older. Here’s why…
It may be easiest when you're young, but the proven benefits of learning a new language at any age cannot be ignored.
Mind hack: 7 secrets to learn any new language
Now is the perfect time to take up a new language. Self-motivation and commitment are key to mastering this fun and useful new skill.
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Haven’t found your niche? This might be why.
Most people don't know what they're passionate about.
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Now, more than ever, student-focused education is critical
The coronavirus pandemic is highlighting the innovations that have been desperately needed in higher education all along.
3 imperatives for leaders in the time of coronavirus
Join Big Think's co-founder and president Peter Hopkins in conversation with Professor Linda Hill on what it takes to be a boss during COVID-19.
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Kate the Chemist: Water is a freak substance. Here’s why.
Dr. Kate Biberdorf explains why boiling water makes it safer and how water molecules are unusual and cool.
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How to maximize performance and minimize stress during the COVID-19 pandemic
Flow Research Collective COO Rian Doris explains how to harness the power of your nervous system to find your flow during a pandemic.
COVID surprise: Kids are doing all the stuff their helicopter parents used to do for them
Young people could even end up less anxiety-ridden, thanks to newfound confidence
Time alone (chosen or not) can be a chance to hit the reset button
In order to gain more from spending time alone, it is important to be open to the benefits that solitude can bring.
Creative process: Are you in a period of ‘woodshedding’?
It's normal if you're not productive in your creativity all the time. Even the greats took breaks.
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Professional musicians are not right-brained
A study finds that while musical newbies exercise the brain's so-called creative hemisphere, pros have moved on.
Coursera offers 3,800 free online classes for unemployed workers
The coronavirus pandemic offers online education companies a chance to prove themselves.
The remote-learning response to COVID-19 is remarkable. It also highlights a problem.
We know what effective teaching looks like. Implementing it can change the lives of Americans.
Finding your purpose: A less intimidating approach
Removing the pressure of finding your "dying passion" makes it easier to connect with the "why" of your work.
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Ask an astronomer: How do astronauts deal with isolation?
Being stuck at home is not as intense as being away from Earth, but there are ways to cope in either scenario.
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