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Photographic Memory: Fact or Fiction?

In 2006, Akira Haraguchi, a retired engineer, recited 100,000 digits of pi from memory at a public event in the Japanese city of Kisarazu.


technology

What Role Should Technology Play In The Classroom?

Technology can benefit students by incorporating different learning styles.


goals

Setting Goals For Real Results

Take time to review your progress and, for every action you take or decision you make, ask yourself, how is this helping me see the success I’m aiming for?


stress

Stress Strategies

Do you feel overwhelmed when you contemplate the enormity of your to-do list?


social media

How Social Media Can Help Learning

Social media allows one to reach people that they may not have in the past.


gig economy

What Is A Gig Economy?

It is estimated that in the UK, over 5 million workers engage in the gig economy.


critical thinking

5 Brilliant Books Depicting Student Life

For those of you not quite ready to leave all thoughts of learning behind, here’s our list…


Pandemics

How Do Pandemics End?

The elimination of smallpox remains one of the greatest scientific achievements in human history.


Children

Vocabulary And The Power Of Words

Just how can we make sure that we continue to develop a vocabulary with the power to wow?


Home Schooling

Will Home Schooling Become More Prevalent?

High quality resources and accessible learning platforms should be used to help make home schooling more efficient and personalised.


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