Aug
22
The subject of ‘intelligence’ is one of the most controversial. How is it defined? How is it fairly and accurately measured? Is it one ability or a number of different separate or interrelated abilities? Are we born with intelligence or can it be acquired through hard work? (The age-old nature-nurture debate) In the real world, …
Aug
15
Here at Pora Ora HQ, we’re exceptionally proud of the friendly learning relationships that have formed amongst the players. It is heart-warming and affirming for the Pora Ora team to see children help each other out within the game; and more importantly to see that they are not ashamed to ask for help when they …
Aug
08
“‘In the modern world the stupid are cocksure while the intelligent are full of doubt.” -Bertrand Russell As many of us will be aware, feeling inadequate and useless can be debilitating. It makes you want to hide away in the morning in the hope that it all goes far, far away. Yet, for every person …
Aug
01
“If I don’t try, I can’t fail.” We have all had learning experiences where we feel as though we are physically present, but mentally absent. School, university, work, reading this blog; you know the symptoms: glassy vacant eyes, chicken bopping neck… However, hopefully we’ve also had engaging experiences, where we were excited by what we …
Jul
12
The term ‘digital native’ was coined over a decade ago to describe modern youngsters. These are children who are surrounded by computers, smart phones, videogames, digital music players, video cameras and all the other paraphernalia of the digital age. Digital natives have been immersed in technology their whole lives; however, their parents and teachers, nicknamed …