The Culture and Insights Blog

Sometimes a new idea or technology arrives before we have the language or shape for it, and the mind tries to settle it quickly instead of staying with the uncertainty. That move is understandable, but it can narrow the view before the real story ha...

“Learning is not attained by chance, it must be sought for with ardor and attended to with diligence.” (Abigail Adams) Image caption: On the left, light falls on the face for a clear, professional image. On the right, light from behind creates a sil...

“The opinions of others may temporarily influence your decisions. But you must follow your inner voice.” (Lailah Gifty Akita) Image caption: A woman’s hand holds up a phone against a wall painted with a red social media like symbol, highlighting the...

Many students stay silent about poor online teaching, even when it affects their learning, and research is revealing why. Image caption: We may shout at the screen in frustration, yet still hesitate to give feedback that could improve the course. Qu...

“Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire.” (William Butler Yeats) Image caption: Auguste Rodin’s sculpture “The Thinker” photographed outdoors, symbolizing focus, preparation, and the mental discipline needed to get the mo...