I keep hearing about this huge "skills gap" affecting tons of different industries. Like, my uncle keeps complaining his manufacturing plant can’t find anyone who knows how to operate the new automated machinery, and my friend who’s a nurse says they’re struggling to implement the new electronic health record system because everyone’s resistant to using…
Okay, so I’m really struggling to focus when I’m trying to study. It’s like, I’ll sit down with my textbook and within five minutes I’m checking my phone, or thinking about what I’m going to eat later, or noticing that my desk is messy and needs cleaning… anything but studying! I’m a college student, and…
Okay, so I’m really trying to up my game and get my career on a more upward trajectory. I’m in my early 30s, have a bachelor’s degree in Marketing, and about 5 years of experience in digital marketing, specifically in SEO and content marketing. Right now I’m a Content Marketing Specialist, but I’m feeling a…
I’m a parent of a four-year-old getting ready for pre-K. I’ve been reading a lot about play-based learning and how it’s beneficial, but I’m really trying to understand the specific ways it helps kids develop social skills. Things like sharing, taking turns, conflict resolution, and just generally interacting with peers seem really important for this…
I’m a curriculum developer for a new coding bootcamp focused on getting underserved communities into tech. We’re building the curriculum from the ground up, and while we’re covering the core technical skills – Python, Javascript, HTML/CSS, data structures, algorithms – I’m worried that we’re focusing too much on the technical aspects. I keep reading about…
Okay, so I’m a student in an Education program and we’re having a big discussion about the future of teaching. We’re all pretty overwhelmed by how quickly technology is changing. I’m not talking about just using a smartboard instead of a chalkboard. I mean, really long term. Specifically, I’m worried about things like: How will…
Okay, so I’m hearing a lot about play-based learning for my preschooler, Leo. He’s going to start a new program in the fall and the director keeps using the term. But I honestly don’t really get it. Is it just…letting them play all day? Because he already does that at home! I’m wondering specifically: What…