Movement is great fun! A new dimension of interactive entertainment for children with Knowla.fun
In today’s world, where children are spending more and more time in front of screens and finding an attractive and engaging form of physical activity is becoming a challenge, Knowla Wall and Knowla Box devices are a way to combine the fun of computer games with the benefits of exercise. And Knowla.fun’s latest offering will […]
Women in STEM
A bittersweet picture is painted before my eyes. On the one hand, I see all these examples of women in science and technology, whom I admire for their achievements and the fulfillment of their dreams. The two-time Nobel Prize winner in chemistry and physics – Marie Curie-Sklodowska. Margaret Hamilton, who with her team developed the […]
11 reasons why you should teach languages through play
Teaching languages through play has many advantages, and this is true regardless of whether children or adults are playing. Here are the most important reasons to use such a method: 1. a natural way of acquiring knowledge Play is a natural way for children to learn about the world and test or experiment with different […]
Why is it worth making mistakes?
Making mistakes is associated with grading, and such a belittling one at that. On tests, irregularities underlined in red glaringly. We punish for not getting enough points. We point out failures. We praise achievements and perfectionism. Instead of building self-confidence and proficiency, we discourage performance. Only mistakes and errors do not make us inferior or […]
Knowla includes everyone in smart play
Nowadays, almost every classroom has a child with an evaluation who has their own special educational needs. The challenge for the teacher often remains how to adjust the methodology to make each child feel included. At Knowla, we strive to customize our products to be accessible to everyone and to integrate a diverse class. Below […]
Knoocker celebrates its 10th birthday!
It was with Knoocker that it all began, or rather, with ultrasounds inaudible by our ear. What is Knoocker? Knoocker is a company that launched its operations on November 21, 2014. It was founded by Dr. Krzysztof Krzywdzinski (assistant professor at the Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science at Adam Mickiewicz University). He initiated work […]
11 ways to bring fun into the classroom
It doesn’t have to be big changes for students to come to class smiling and ready for new challenges. Sometimes small things make us more willing to cross the threshold of the classroom. Statistics show that 91% of students appreciate the introduction of fun in class. It also positively affects their productivity in class or […]
How do children learn a foreign language?
A few years ago there was a fad to guide children into bilingualism. This was supposed to make children not only gain linguistic abilities, but also strengthen other qualities in them that would facilitate a good start in the future. Such learning would have to start preferably before the age of 3. It would have […]
School space and its impact on student performance
When I try to go back to my classroom of years ago, what comes before my eyes are rows of desks with chairs and the teacher’s desk opposite. In the corners stood several communist-era bookcases, and on the pale walls were hung themed posters offered by some publishing house. On the windowsills were evergreen plants. […]
How STEM turned into STEAM
Since the STEM program was established, it was intended to support young people in science-related careers. Dare them to experiment and experience science, technology, engineering or math. Overcome various fears that can discourage, for example, mathematics for life. However, the technology industry, science industry, or the job market in general, has changed enough to create […]