This great article by Lamisha Serf-Walls discusses 5 Reasons Imagination Is More Important Than Reality. Originally posted on Huffington Post, she argues that our dreams are made of imagination, and for dreams to become reality, we have to imagine them. Is it important to be in the here and now? Or is it more worthwhile…
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Our understanding of communities has shifted during the Covid-19 pandemic. Local communities have come together to help those who are vulnerable, share food, and develop support networks. Other spaces have felt abandoned during lockdown. In this unique time, we now have the chance to pause and re-imagine how we want these civic spaces to act and…
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Empathy and imagination are radical tools for reshaping how we view the world, especially when battling injustices. In this long read from K.Page Stuart Valdes, she takes us through the importance of empathy when dismantling racism, and how the Black Lives Matter movement is using it to reimagine a fairer world. June 2020 may be…
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The Covid-19 pandemic has led many of us to re-imagine what ‘normal’ life can look like. In this article, Peter Hyman argues that the things we have learnt during lockdown can help us shape a better education system in the future. He addresses the limitations of our current structure, with four key points for change.…
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Stories are powerful vehicles for change. They spark our imagination and allow us to view the world thorough a different lens. As the world continues to fight for racial justice, here’s a look at some great stories for all ages, which tackle racism. It’s never too early to learn that racism is wrong and we…
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For us, the power of imagination allows us to reimagine more than just our future. It can help us think about the past, and reshape how we think of ourselves in the present. Read how, for these young people, rescripting their past, has helped them create a different future. For a group of vulnerable students…
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As we start a new month, drawing inspiration from this trailblazing group of women scientists, we can apply their advice and thinking to many areas of our own lives and learning. Challenging, trying, being creative and working together are all fed by imagination. Let’s take a lesson on keeping that spark alive. scientists, no matter…
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We’re always looking for ways to make learning more broad, relevant and most of all: fun. We like Rosemary Mosco’s cartoons and approach because they’re based in her own love of creativity and the natural world. It’s through genuine passion such as this that a connection with learning happens. Rosemary Mosco adored the the funny…
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Many of the barriers to scientific breakthroughs are based on testing and time. Rightly, any developments need to be based on rigorous experimentation and proven results. What’s exciting about this research from North Carolina is that it holds the possibility of finding a sweet spot where accurate modelling of human organs and efficiency overlap. Tiny,…
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Once again we find ourselves touching base with empathy at a time when it’s understandably the backdrop to all of our lives. We’ve found investigating the possible positive outcomes of this awareness both enlightening and encouraging. Let’s take a look at Thrive Global‘s ideas on how being empathic can benefit both teams and leaders. To…
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Championing lifelong learning is one of our cornerstones at iOi. It underpins the inclusive and comprehensive approach we take to development. But is the education system catching up? As this article from Fast Company explores, it could be that the foundation for creativity and interaction will be the coveted skills of the future. We found the…
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