| by Paul Jay and Richard Trotta | The critically acclaimed Netflix series Adolescents offers a microcosm, albeit exaggerated, of the troubled life of a 13-year-old boy in the UK. The main character is alienated from his family, school, and meaningful…
Vocational education taps into a fundamental human instinct — the drive to create something real and meaningful with your own hands. This form of learning offers powerful benefits that set it apart from traditional academic approaches: 1. Tangible Results Build…
Hello fellow learning experience designer, Are you running on coffee, countdowns, and sheer willpower? You’re not alone. It’s that time of year when every teacher lounge conversation starts with “How many days left?” and ends with “I’m so tired I…
Active learning engages students in the learning process through meaningful, hands-on activities like discussions, problem-solving, and collaboration. Unlike passive learning, which centers on listening and memorization, active learning empowers students to think critically, work together, and take initiative. One of…
Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) are potentially traumatic events that occur during childhood, typically before the age of 18. These experiences can profoundly affect a child’s physical, emotional, and psychological development and may have long-term consequences on health, behavior, and life…
Once known as audio blogs, podcasts were relegated to fringe communities during the early days of the internet. But now, thanks in large part to the advent of the smartphone, they are a near-universally known form of mass communication that has…
We often think of success in terms of job titles and salaries, but true success goes much deeper. It’s about meaningful relationships, a clear sense of purpose, strong mental health, and personal growth.That’s why Project-Based Learning (PBL) is so powerful.…
In Richard Blanco’s poetry collection How to Love a Country, themes of youth empowerment emerge through explorations of identity, civic responsibility, and the promise of a more inclusive America. While the poems do not overtly target young audiences, they resonate…
In a recent interview with Higher Education Digest, Richard Trotta discussed his experience with Curriculum development and leadership. He shared her views on curriculum design adaptation, digital learning tools, ethical leadership, social responsibility, and many more. Follow this link.
Through project-based learning, educators can make challenging subjects engaging by emphasizing the relationship between classroom learning, real-world problems and student interests. Read More
