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The Design Thinking Process – What’s So Special About It?

All great innovators in literature, science, music, engineering, art, and business have practiced it. Thinking, today, is being taught at leading universities globally, including Stanford d.school (the Hasso-Plattner Institute of Design), Harvard and MIT. But why call it design thinking? Because, this is a practice practised during

Microsoft Teams Or Zoom For Teaching Online..Which Is Better For You?

As the coronavirus pandemic sweeps across the globe, countries are forced to move into lockdown mode. This has meant the closure of all education institutes, from kindergarten to universities. Language schools have downed shutters. Private tutorials are canceled as the world practices social distancing.

RESOURCES FOR TRANSGENDER AWARENESS WEEK & REMEMBRANCE DAY

Transgender is an umbrella term for people whose gender identity is different from their sex assigned at birth; ‘gender identity’ is one’s innermost concept of self as male, female, a blend of both (gender fluid), or neither (non-binary). Gender expression involves expressing one’s gender

“Fun” vs. Rigor in the Classroom: At Odds?

“Learning can’t be all fun and games!” As a classroom teacher, have you heard (or perhaps expressed) this sentiment? Many educators may associate “fun” in the classroom with games and activities that are engaging but not necessarily rigorous or standards-aligned. Some even see a

How To Eliminate Odors From Your Home

Odors are a fact of life. Whether it’s from kids, pets, or dirty clothes, your home is bound to have some kind of stinky odors lingering around. You might not always be aware of them because you slowly get used to them over time.

Finding the Best Granite and Quartz Surface Cleaner

Granite and quartz are common in household design, and you’ll often find them used for high-quality countertops edgings, backsplashes, and more. Long-lasting and aesthetically pleasing if you take care of your granite and quartz fixtures and countertops they can last for many years. One

How To Navigate a Cross-Country Move

While moving is always a bit of a stressful process, it can prove to be significantly more complicated when you add in additional miles. When you lack the ability and flexibility to visit and explore your new home, this can leave a lot of

3 Reasons To Have Your Furniture Professionally Cleaned

You’re the type of person who makes sure to vacuum your living room couch at least every couple of weeks, so you’re slightly offended at the idea of needing a professional to clean your home. Of course, there are crumbs, pet hair, and other

How To Make a Self-Sufficient Homestead

If you put enough thought and planning into designing your home, you can create a house that is not reliant upon society. Having a self-sufficient homestead means having access to your own food, water and power so you don’t have to rely on the

Increase Curbside Appeal With These Commercial Property Additions

Owning commercial property these days can be quite lucrative. Naturally, you need to play your cards right in order to see the best results from your investment. Simply leaving a piece of property the way it is will not help you add to its