Positive aspects of playing games
I grew up with the opinion that games are not valuable entertainment, teach nothing and are full of violence, and that playing games is a mindless and unproductive activity. All of these statements are untrue, although sometimes they still persist in various circles. Games, like any tool, have positive and negative sides, depending on how […]
Knowla for entertainment – Knowla FUN
Children need activities that allow them to play freely and relax actively. Take a break from learning for a moment. Enjoy life. Discharge energy and emotions. That’s why the first FUN Package was created, filled with fun games! Another new feature is the way games designed for entertainment are displayed. It was prepared to meet […]
“Active Blackboard 2024” program – call for applications is underway
Until May 15, schools can submit applications under the government’s Active Blackboard program. Support will be granted for the purchase of equipment and teaching aids to develop school infrastructure and the competence of students and teachers in information and communication technologies (ICT). The funding can be used to buy Knowla Box, Knowla Wall and Educational […]
What educational apps for grades 1-3 should I choose?
There are many educational apps on the market that are designed for early grade students. When considering their selection for your classes, it is worthwhile to follow a few criteria in order to properly match them to your own needs. After all, not everything will work the same for every educator and every group, and […]
Why motivation in education?
The answer seems simple. Motivation drives a person to act. This is what most teachers, educators and parents care about, that their charges are actively and independently involved in their own educational process. This will enable them to achieve success in the future and find their interests more efficiently. Of course, students will also be […]
The year in which Knowla appeared
The year 2023 is slowly coming to an end already, and thoughts are increasingly beginning to drift back to past moments and the upcoming holidays. At our place, we also reflected on the achievements of our company in recent months, and to our surprise, quite a serious number of them have gathered. So we decided […]
6 trends in education for student engagement
Want to engage students in your classes? Here are a few methods you can incorporate into your classes. The order of the methods is irrelevant here, as their selection and effectiveness will depend on your own preferences for introducing them in your lessons. Projects The project method enriches students to collaborate and independently arrive at […]
Just take it easy! Yoga and mindfulness in children’s education
When we get onto the ground of self-care, buzzwords like yoga and mindfulness have their fair share of discussion. For years, or one might even say centuries, these techniques have assisted people in their quest to be better. What do they consist of and are they worth practicing from an early age? Different practice, same […]
Right versus left hemisphere
I have noticed that in pop culture and even in various educational materials for children there is still a belief that the right and left hemispheres of the brain have differentiated functionality. The left side of our brain was to be the more logical, mathematical and linguistic, organized one, while the right side was to […]
Why play smart?
There is a popular saying that I think every child has heard: First learn, then play. It is mainly uttered in the context of doing homework after school. It has a certain motivational power because it puts fun as a reward for hard work. However, it can make learning activities no longer viewed positively, and […]