Silhouetted in the night sky atop 400-year-old walls encircling the heart of Londonderry, or Derry, in Northern Ireland, a man spins flaming batons and another swallows fire, delighting children in Halloween costumes below. Nearby, steampunk time-travellers on stilts with illuminated globes navigate ancient cobbles on another street. Around a corner, young people dressed as zombies … Read more
DePaul University in Illinois has a unique program called the Chicago Quarter, which is a required course for all incoming first-year students. This program aims to introduce students to the city of Chicago, its history, culture, and people through experiential learning excursions. The course is divided into two tracks: Discover Chicago and Explore Chicago. Discover … Read more
“ How Localization Supports Cultural Sensitivity In eLearning As eLearning gains popularity worldwide, the demand for localized and culturally sensitive content has never been more crucial. With the rise of globalization, learners from different regions, cultures, and languages are accessing digital platforms to enhance their skills or acquire new knowledge. One of the key elements … Read more
Varna Marianne Nielsen’s favorite drum is made from a polar bear’s stomach stretched taut over a frame of seal rib bones. However, today in Paris, she’s brought a different drum with her from Greenland as polar bear stomach doesn’t travel well — it’s liable to warp in the comparative humidity of France. The object she … Read more