The Patatas – An Education Solutions Consultancy

Is E-Learning Personalization: Beyond One-Size-Fits-All

Is E-Learning Personalized for You? Beyond One-Size-Fits-All Source from: World Minds E-learning is like the universal language of education, bringing learners from every corner of the world together. Yet, here’s the catch: this incredible connection isn’t achieved by using a one-size-fits-all approach. In today’s rapidly evolving digital education landscape, localized content isn’t just a luxury; …

Advancing MOOCs in Remote Communities: The Role of CaseStudy by The Patatas

The Promise of MOOCs and the Reality of Digital Disparity Rethinking MOOCs for Remote Learners: Innovations and Challenges Addressing these limitations and bringing MOOCs to these underserved regions demands strategic adaptation: Offline MOOCs: Several MOOC providers, including Coursera and Khan Academy, now offer options to download course materials for offline study. This strategy allows for …

An interview with Hungry SciAnntist [5 minute read]

An Interview with Hungry SciAnntist Social media is an omnipresent force, permeating every aspect of our lives. Platforms like TikTok, Instagram and Youtube have become ingrained in our existence. Undeniably, social media wields immense power, capable of influencing countless individuals, and its presence is here to stay. However, its potential stretches far beyond mere sharing of personal …

How to encourage creativity in the classroom

How to encourage creativity in the classroom? It is the supreme art of the teacher to awaken joy in creative expression and knowledge. – Albert Enstein It is the supreme art of the teacher to awaken joy in creative expression and knowledge. – Albert Einstein Creativity is an essential aspect of learning and development. It …

Our visit to the Orang Asli

Our visit to the Orang Asli From the 20th to 25th of September 2022, our team visited the Temiar Tribe of the Orang Asli Community in Kelantan Malaysia to explore the use of CaseStudy that was specifically designed and created for 100% offline remote learning. As an education solutions consultancy working to create learning bridges in underrepresented Southeast Asia …

What is unschooling?

What is unschooling? Unlike many other middle schoolers, at eight years old, Sierra Allens quit school. However, her reason for quitting was not to stop her education. In fact, her reason for quitting was to pursue a different way of learning; unschooling. It has been two decades since Sierra quit school. In an interview, she says …

How will inflation impact education?

How will inflation impact education? In early 2021, a worldwide increase in inflation began. This inflation is not expected decrease until the middle of 2023, according to Forbes. Many people have speculated what cause this inflation and the most common reason would be the worldwide pandemic caused the economy to contract. Businesses were shut down and many workers were laid …

The mental health of teachers and how we can support them

The mental health of teachers and how we can support them Photo by Yan Krukov Teachers are the cornerstone of schools. Not only are they educators, but they also look after the welfare of students and take on many responsibilities, such as after-school clubs. In our previous article, we talked about managing the mental health of …

Mental health: Personal advice I wish I knew as a student

Mental health: Personal advise I wish I knew as a student As a student, I know that stress is no stranger to us. Be it studies, juggling relationships between friends, family and maybe significant others… All of which are happening while we are still growing and trying to find our identity. Many changes, coupled with …

The Orang Asli and the educational obstacles they face [5 minute read]

Who are the Orang Asli? The Orang Asli are an indigenous group of people found in Malaysia. Known to be the oldest group of inhabitants on Malaysia’s Peninsula, they comprise people from different tribes and ethnicities such as the Iban, Bidayuh, Kenyah and many more. Iban people ©Britannica Over time, their numbers slowly dwindled, causing …

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