“Coding is a creative tool for self-expression and solving problems“ Entrepreneur Dora Palfi talks about her latest project that aims at empowering teenage girls to shape the future with technology Interview by Franz Tschimben / March 12, 2020
Encouraging gender equality in schools Teachers and parents should help fight gender stereotypes by Annie Brookman-Byrne / March 2, 2020
“Classes should be designed for students to experiment and be critical” By trying out an online platform with his students, physics teacher Philippe Kobel opened the door to more active and collaborative learning Interview by Caroline Smrstik Gentner / February 20, 2020
The consequences of maths anxiety It’s not only poor performers who are affected by Annie Brookman-Byrne / February 10, 2020
“I am worried about how we educate kids for a future we don’t know about” Linda Liukas explains why encouraging children to be scientists, artists, creators, and tinkerers is an investment in the future of society Interview by Caroline Smrstik Gentner / December 19, 2019
“Students should work more on an interdisciplinary project basis” Teacher Rolf Beck says digitalizing technology and design class in secondary school offers great potential for linking up math and crafts Interview by Caroline Smrstik Gentner / December 12, 2019
Overcoming students’ misconceptions ‘Stop and think’ helps them learn counterintuitive concepts by Annie Brookman-Byrne / October 3, 2019
“Young people need to understand technical subjects in today’s world” Barbara Oakley on why everyone should learn STEM topics, and on Massive Open Online Courses as a path to widen the reach of higher education Interview by Caroline Smrstik Gentner / September 19, 2019
How teachers‘ beliefs matter for students‘ motivation in math An inclusive and motivating atmosphere is more likely to be achieved if teachers place greater emphasis on growth and learning by Anke Heyder / September 9, 2019
“In this age of complexity and ambiguity, learners need new skills” Daniel Rabuzzi argues that how children are taught in schools has to change significantly to meet the needs of the 21st century Interview by Aisha Schnellmann / July 25, 2019
The social inequality of practical science at school Opportunities for hands-on science should be part of a well-balanced curriculum aimed at building a scientifically literate society by Roberts Zivtins / June 20, 2019
Seeing the world through math-colored glasses Encouraging students to explore their everyday surroundings may be key to unlocking students’ capacity to understand math by Jake McMullen / June 7, 2019
