There is growing evidence of the importance of imagination in supporting wellbeing. Although perhaps often overlooked, imagination can have an incredible impact on our general happiness. Imagination helps us to escape the day-to-day, to have fun, to envision future possibilities and to explore different perspectives. It is a crucial aspect of goal setting, meaning that…
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Who asked you? For some that question could be directed at the teacher, and others the children. There is constant debate about approach and policy in school curriculums – not to mention targets and quotas. While some believe in repetition and structure, others want to foster student-led learning. Is there a line between curiosity and…
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What’s in a picture? A thousand words, a thousand feelings, a thousand lessons, ideas, jokes…We all know that picture books are so much more than the paper they’re drawn on. They’re some of the earliest tools for sparking imagination and learning, setting both parent and child on a lifelong journey. As this article from The New…
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Today we’re bringing you an interesting initiative from an Ontario school board. Recognising the importance of empowerment, teachers there have placed more leadership in students’ hands in the classrooms. We’re excited to see how self-directed learning helps education flourish. We live in a time of change. In fact, rapid developments can be seen in just…
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At iOi we’re passionate about interdisciplinary skills and promoting the value of learning as more than just for education. Our IM theme Learning and play explores this fascinating link. However, as this EdSurge podcasts shows us, the collaboration and experimentation that comes with music education can contribute to lifelong flourishing as well. If you were…
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As the UN says, “women and girls represent half of the world’s population and, therefore, also half of its potential.” We believe it’s vital to be part of the movement that recognises this and seeks to help everyone reach their potential by promoting gender equality – particularly in education. That’s why we’re so excited to…
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We can spend a lot of time thinking and discussing, but in the case of accessibility, those affected must be first on the list to consult. It’s important to keep this at the forefront of our minds even more when it comes to young people, who are often overlooked for their opinions. With STEAM still…
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Sometimes it’s easier to imagine and create if we can relate to something we know. That’s what’s really interesting about this take on augmented reality. It’s the idea that we might be able to better engage when the technology joins us in our world, rather than placing us somewhere new and unfamiliar. Virtual reality seems…
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Indian website YourStory celebrates entrepreneurs and change-makers. Its PhotoSparks feature showcases artwork championing the spirit of innovation and creativity. We’ve picked this example because the art has a very niche subject. Through this, and the artist’s dedication to being driven by passion, we see the importance of not following rules or trends when it comes…
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Whether or not you believe in luck, Christmas is the perfect time to explore how STEM could give magic a helping hand. Michael Faraday started the Royal Institution Christmas lectures in 1825, and today they’re the UK’s flagship science series, broadcast on the BBC. In this year’s series, Dr Hannah Fry, Professor of Mathematics at…
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Today’s article comes from Wabisabi Learning, a foundation dedicated to bringing innovation to learning. It’s obviously a cause we support here at iOi. This article in particular is about bringing imagination, our inspiration, to learning. We love the concept of the imagination and knowledge cycle; it’s not about acquiring knowledge, but through unlocking doors to…
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