The Digital Geography of Quebec: 4 highlights
Where are Quebecers at in their use of digital technology? This is the question that CEFRIO tries to answer every year with its famous NETendance survey. From its latest edition*, here are some figures on the administrative regions of the Belle Province.
[INFOGRAPHIC] Deciphering the Brain
This organ that allows us to be conscious of ourselves and others, to speak, to reflect, to juggle with symbols, to create, or to learn it never ceases to amaze us. It is our mainframe that gives us our human character, this powerful machine that no artificial intelligence can yet surpass.
Number of the month
This is the number of faces that the brain can memorize, on average, according to a York University study. It should be noted that 40% of the faces...
Develop Your Metacognitive Skills
Metacognition is, as we saw in a previous article, the ability to take a reflexive step back on one's own cognitive processes. Developing this ability can be one of the best ways to improve your learning.
[INFOGRAPHIC] Studying with Breaks: 3 Effective “Training” Programs
Studying is good, but studying with breaks is better! Like our muscles in physical training, the brain functions optimally if its working moments are judiciously combined with rest periods. And neuroscience has recently confirmed this.
Learning and Forgetting: New Perspectives on the Brain
The brain is the most extraordinary of our organs, and although we are far from having unraveled all its mysteries, some of them have been exposed in recent years. The tools and approaches that allow us to explore it have made giant strides. Here are some current discoveries that should interest and surprise you!
[INFOGRAPHIC] Behind the Scenes of Motivation
Motivation is a prerequisite for learning. It emanates from a cascade of processes and is influenced by both intrinsic and extrinsic factors, including our personal history and experiences, our physiological state, and our environment.
Metacognition 101
Based on its etymology, metacognition can be summarized by the ability to go "beyond" (meta) the "act of learning" (cognition). We all take advantage of it daily, in a more or less conscious way. However, developing metacognition is one of the best ways to improve the quality of your learning, regardless of its nature, and the first relevant exercise in this regard is to become aware of this ability.
Number of the month
According to a recent Microsoft study, technology can allow teachers to reallocate up to 30% of their working time to more...
How to assess creativity in online learning
The first time I heard the word “creative” was back in kindergarten when my twelve-legged horse sparked a smile from my educator and a comment that left me wondering: “Well, at least it’s creative!”
[INFOGRAPHIC] Horizon 2030: Technology, Education and the Job Market
In the coming decade, technological advances are likely to fundamentally change society, starting with the job market and education. In order to better understand how to implement the "ideal class of 2030", Microsoft has conducted its research, the report of which has just been published.
[INFOGRAPHIC] 5 Ways for Optimal Communication in Online Training
In elearning, unlike classroom settings, learners and teachers must approach the technological environment as an intermediary. Despite its undeniable advantages, the latter can pose obstacles in terms of communication. However, whether in the way content is presented on the platform or in the exchanges between learners and the teacher, communication is an essential element for the success of any learning path.