‘LD’ does not stand for a single disorder. It is a term that refers to a group of disorders. There is not a ‘lone sign’ that indicates that a person has a learning disability. Experts look for a noticeable difference between how well a child does in school and how well he or she could […]
Set up a homework schedule For some children, the task of deciding when to sit down and do homework may be too difficult. They may decide to do their homework after school or after dinner – it is a personal choice and has to do with learning style. However, once the time is determined, the […]
Further, careers in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) will remain the easiest gateway to professional success. No child should feel excluded from career opportunities in STEM due to poor academic performance at school. The reality, on the other hand, is that the overwhelming majority of students face a ‘regressive shock’. Students helplessly live in an […]
Every child is special! Families celebrate and rejoice the arrival of a child. They have dreams and expectations for their newborn. As one parent said, he was too overwhelmed when his son was born. He dreamt of playing soccer with the child and having him as a partner in his adventure trips. Many others seek […]
The advent of the 21st century has brought along with it a novel and powerful opportunity for learners to anywhere and anytime connect to their teachers and peers and a vast array of knowledge, debates/discussions, diaries/blogs, multi-media resources, and the virtual access to people/places/events /objects and other learning resources. Indeed, using digital resources and tools […]
AI today has the potential to revolutionise industry and services in a way that electricity did in the last century. Not to be bogged down by lack of an engineering or an advanced degree, anyone with a firm understanding of math and statistics concepts and with a logical thought process can foray into the realm […]
We are currently transitioning to the fourth industrial revolution driven by the fusion of knowledge and technologies blurring the lines between physical, digital, and biological spheres. The First Industrial Revolution used water and steam power to mechanize production. The Second used electric power to create mass production. The Third used electronics and IT to automate […]
The advent of new technologies has always been looked upon with suspicion by the incumbent workforce on their relevance and employability. It is true that many of these disruptions were accompanied by a transition period of temporary job loss but were soon followed by recovery and business transformation, adding to the efficiency, higher productivity, and […]
Marriage in the 21st Century It takes two to marry but only one to end the marriage. The institution of marriage is being influenced by many fundamental shifts in society. While two decades ago, there could be a somewhat same universal definition, meaning and importance of marriage, the same cannot be said today about marriage. […]
During the past decade, many multinationals have come up short trying to make a profit by solving the pressing needs of low-income communities. Preoccupied with their social missions, companies have optimistically taken on challenging projects, only to be surprised when weak consumer demand and obstacles such as bad roads keep revenues low and costs high. […]
