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A topic that has been at the forefront of education and public health discussions for several years is the measurable impact of smartphone use on the well-being of children and adolescents. Should smartphones be viewed as harmful devices to be avoided, or can they also offer meaningful benefits for youth well-being? In this article, Charles Bourgeois, Ph.D., Lecturer at Université de Sherbrooke and Vice-President of the Centre pour l’intelligence émotionnelle en ligne, examines the potential and limits of school-wide smartphone bans, highlighting research on mental health, attention, and equity, and considering inclusive, reflective approaches to fostering student well-being.
- Volume 5 – issue 1
Teachers are nothing less than incredible, creative, brilliant people. Their ingenious, usually cheap ways to solve problems reflect the many “teacher hacks” shaped by unique, not “by the book” ideas found in classrooms. See how this article by Matt Miller from Ditch that Textbook brings together hints of techy approaches and inventive solutions that educators continue to create and refine.
- Volume 5 - issue 2
Staff well-being is a vital strategic lever for boosting motivation, enhancing performance, reducing staff turnover, and fostering innovation. Carole Brouillard-Landry, Leader in Cultural Engagement at Le Centre franco, Johanne Ste-Croix, Director of Pedagogy at Le Centre franco, and Mélanie Courtemanche, Education Consultant, examine practical strategies for creating healthy and supportive work environments, outlining key considerations for enhancing engagement, sustaining performance, and fostering a positive and collaborative organizational culture.
- Volume 5 – issue 1
In classrooms across Quebec, a quiet but profound shift is underway. Starting Fall 2025, the provincial government will implement a bell-to-bell ban on cellphones in all public schools. In this article, Chris Colley, Provincial Pedagogical Consultant at LEARN-RÉCIT, examines the research behind the ban, its expected benefits for wellbeing and learning, concerns from parents, and strategies schools can use to ensure a smooth and effective transition.
- Volume 5 – issue 1
Managing a multi-grade class is a daily challenge for many educators. In this article, Fatima Khlifi, Teacher at École élémentaire Pierre-Elliott-Trudeau, shares how she drew inspiration from Juline Anquetin Rault’s autonomous classroom model to transform this challenge into an opportunity for growth.
- Volume 5 - issue 2