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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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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Whether you’re looking for innovation or escape, most of us will have had some experience of virtual reality, or are at least familiar with the concept. Turning to Dezeen, this article looks at Space Popular, a design collective that is harnessing VR’s power to free design. The opportunities, from nostalgia to creative interpretation of classic…
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It might seem natural, but why is it so important to provide children with interaction right from the start? WHO has published these findings and guidelines to highlight the importance of early learning and responsive care. Let’s uncover our role in building the next generation – from the moment they’re born. The first years of life…
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We all know we act differently when somebody’s watching; even more so when somebody calls us out. But what about the effect on our behaviour when the supervisor is non-human – yet still a peer? Perhaps it’s the perceived impartiality of robots that makes us take another look at our own actions. This study from…
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We’re currently in what for many is an unprecedented time of empathy. Generations before and to come may never have their daily lives focused so completely in service of others’ well-being. We’re seeing mass communication, accessibility and compassion dominate the agenda. Could initiatives like this one around universal sign language be a positive outcome of…
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