There is no question that there has been a dynamic shift in the job market since 2020, with businesses quickly adapting to a new landscape. Many of the changes have been positive, but others have presented significant challenges, such as grads needing more soft skills and a reluctance to work on-site, requiring new methods...
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Picture this: A classroom buzzing with curiosity. Hands shooting up to answer questions. Students immersed in their learning journey. This is the dream of every educator. Although, in reality, fostering student engagement can often feel like trying to catch a butterfly – elusive and challenging. But fret not, for every challenge is...
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In the heart of a bustling classroom, a teacher stands armed with knowledge and a passion for shaping young minds. Yet, they face a formidable challenge: dwindling attention spans in students. In an era of instant gratification and digital distractions, engaging students in learning can feel like trying to catch a fish with bare...
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Throughout my career, I’ve had the privilege of helping countless organizations design and implement impactful learning and development (L&D) programs. Today, I want to impart the wisdom I’ve gathered. Developing an adequate education and development program is both an art and a science. It requires a deep understanding of your organization’s unique needs, an...
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It might seem a little late to think about, but your choice of professional or academic pursuits may not be a natural fit for the way your brain is wired. There’s absolutely nothing wrong with that, but if it’s true in your case, it’s best to understand it. So let’s take a look at...
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Your mind is full of amazing ideas. Your heart is filled with enthusiasm, and your soul is overflowing with potential. This is you, so Hit Print. After all, you are probably short on time. And besides-reading this alone will not help you harvest your ideas. Not everyone has your unique ideas and abilities. However,...
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For students balancing work, school, and personal life, taking on an additional project, like attending an academic conference, might sound too much. That said, conferences can be worth the extra effort. They afford networking and resume-building opportunities—not to mention you might meet your future employer there. But how do you know where to start?...
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Everyone has likely been a ‘newbie’ at some point in life, whether trying a new hobby, starting a recent study, or venturing away from familiar surroundings. These unique experiences often come with challenges, emotions, and feelings, with fear being the most common. However, embracing the role of a newbie can lead to significant personal...
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If you come from a science background, you might be familiar with the old adage that “scientific writing is boring.” What people actually mean when they say this is that academic writing should be concise and straightforward, free from magniloquence and an incessant string of adjectives. Seems pretty obvious, right? Until you have to...
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The education system is relatively similar and structured for primary and secondary school students, the education system has seen fundamental changes at the post-secondary level and beyond. This is due to the increased use of digital technologies for communication, the ability to learn anytime and anywhere, and the growth of alternative learning. Alternative learning...
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