Brainstorming For Brilliant Ideas

Brainstorming For Brilliant Ideas

Alex Osborn, the father of the brainstorming method, believed that group brainstorming could lead to a 50% increase in creativity. Osborn published several books throughout his lifetime, and one of his most well-known is How To Think Up (1942), which explores the...
What do we mean by an Unreliable Narrator?

What do we mean by an Unreliable Narrator?

An unreliable narrator is an untrustworthy fictional character. This character, often the main protagonist, is either deliberately deceptive or unintentionally misguided; forcing the reader to question their credibility as a storyteller – and therefore the direction...
The Future of Storytelling: AI and Machine Learning

The Future of Storytelling: AI and Machine Learning

Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning are key buzzwords from the computer science industry, referring to machines that carry out smart tasks – and they are no longer distant prospects of the future. The phenomenon is already proliferating modern day...
Insights I Would Give Myself At 17

Insights I Would Give Myself At 17

I taught business studies to a class of 17-year-olds at the beginning of 2019. They were a lively group and keen to understand more about the intriguing world of business. One day, one of my students asked me what advice I would give to my younger self. Drawing from...
The Perils of Smartphone Addiction

The Perils of Smartphone Addiction

Ahead of World Mental Health Day on October 10th, this is a piece on how what has become an essential everyday tool can be used sometimes too often. According to a recent report, nearly 50% of teenagers feel strongly attached to their smartphone or other mobile...
Duolingo: Good For Spanish GCSE?

Duolingo: Good For Spanish GCSE?

Duolingo is one of the most popular mobile apps in the world, and probably the most popular language learning app full stop. Duolingo has over 200 million users worldwide, with English and Spanish being the two most popular languages on offer. Duolingo’s appeal is...