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Innovate to include

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  La scuola del futuro: innovazione, inclusione e centralità della persona La scuola del futuro non sarà innovativa soltanto perché utilizzerà tecnologie avanzate e strumenti di intelligenza artificiale, ma perché saprà garantire a ogni studente concrete opportunità di apprendimento, partecipazione e crescita, valorizzandone le differenze e le potenzialità. L'incontro tra Pedagogia Speciale e Intelligenza Artificiale apre nuove prospettive per una didattica più accessibile e personalizzata . Attraverso strumenti di supporto alla lettura, alla scrittura, alla comunicazione e all'apprendimento, la tecnologia può contribuire a rimuovere le barriere e promuovere l'autonomia . Tuttavia, deve essere sempre guidata da una visione pedagogica che metta al centro la persona. Una scuola realmente inclusiva non chiede a tutti di adattarsi a un unico modello, ma modifica ambienti, metodologie e strategie per rispondere ai diversi bisogni.  In questa direzione, l' Universal Design fo...
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Shadowplay: ombre di intelligenza artificiale

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Shadowplay: Editing History and Cultural Heritage in the Age of AI What happens when artificial intelligence becomes a tool for rewriting the past? Yesterday, I had the opportunity to attend Shadowplay , a thought-provoking one-day conference at IULM University in Milan exploring the many applications of Artificial Intelligence and their implications for culture, creativity, and society. How might research, teaching, and the dissemination of history, as well as the musealisation and representation of tangible and intangible heritage, be affected by the use of AI. What new paths might emerge, and what risks may arise from its misuse?    One question emerged as a common thread throughout these reflections:  What happens when technology no longer simply interprets reality, but begins to reshape it?  In the field of cultural heritage, AI offers new ways to reconstruct lost worlds, restore damaged artefacts, and revive forgotten stories. Yet these possibilities raise fund...
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World Englishes

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The world speaks over 7,000 languages but not all languages have an equal voice. A few global languages dominate conversations, education, business, and the digital world, while thousands of others are less widely spoken and many face the risk of disappearing.  Which languages have the most speakers worldwide?  And are they also the most visible online? The most spoken language on Earth has almost no native speakers https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N4pI0Bg4lLU Why English? And not Mandarin, Spanish, or Arabic? With more than 7,000 languages spoken around the world, why has English become the language people turn to when they don’t share a mother tongue?  The answer goes far beyond grammar. From the expansion of the British Empire to the economic and technological influence of the United States, English gained a powerful historical advantage. Over time, it became deeply embedded in international business, science, aviation, higher education, entertainment, and the inte...
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English 4Travel

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  AI takes off.... as discussed during our English 4 Travel course at PIME  https://centropime.org/universita-tempo-libero/   We can create tailor-made activities that help seniors practise listening and speaking in real-life situations, from checking in at the airport to boarding a plane, making English learning both interactive and meaningful.   ✈️ Ready to take-off? Let’s practise English with AI!   Imagine you’re at an international airport, getting ready to board your flight to London, New York, or anywhere in the world!   What happens at check-in? What questions might airport staff ask you? Can you understand the announcements and communicate confidently in English?   With the help of AI, students can immerse themselves in a realistic airport situation, practise listening to authentic dialogues, and improve their speaking skills through interactive role-plays.   "Don’t be shy, give English a try!”   🎧 Listen, understand, interact, a...
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Columbus Day

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  Columbus Day in the United States. Columbus Day is celebrated on the second Monday of October to commemorate the arrival of Christopher Columbus in the Caribbean in 1492   Many Italian Americans take part in the  Columbus Day Parade on Fifth Avenue,  to celebrate their culture, traditions, and history. There are marching bands, flags, music, and colourful costumes. However, Columbus's arrival also marked the beginning of European colonization, which had devastating consequences for many Indigenous peoples. For this reason, some Americans celebrate Indigenous Peoples' Day , which honours Native American cultures, histories, and contributions. Today, Columbus Day offers an opportunity to learn about American history, Italian-American heritage, and the importance of understanding different historical perspectives. The celebration typically includes: The parade on Fifth Avenue: participants march along Manhattan's famous avenue, carrying Italian and American flags. M...
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Translanguaging

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  Le lingue che abitano la scuola: una ricchezza da riconoscere,  non una differenza da cancellare E se ogni lingua presente in una classe fosse una porta aperta su un nuovo mondo?  Ogni alunno porta con sé parole, storie e tradizioni: arabo, rumeno, cinese, albanese, ucraino e tante altre lingue che raccontano identità ed esperienze. Eppure, troppo spesso, una volta entrate a scuola, queste lingue diventano invisibili. Ma valorizzare le lingue d’origine non significa rinunciare all’italiano: significa imparare a costruire ponti tra ciò che gli alunni già conoscono  e ciò che possono ancora scoprire. In questa prospettiva si inserisce il translanguaging , che valorizza l’intero repertorio linguistico degli studenti come risorsa per apprendere, condividere conoscenze e costruire relazioni. Un esempio concreto è L’altroparlante , progetto promosso dal Centro linguistico dell’Università per Stranieri di Siena dal 2016, che coinvolge scuole di diverse regioni italiane e...
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World Teachers Day

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  Every year on  5 October,  we celebrate teachers around the world and recognize the invaluable role they play in shaping lives, inspiring minds, and transforming education. World Teachers Day   marks the adoption of the  1966 ILO/UNESCO Recommendation concerning the Status of Teachers , which established important standards for teachers’ rights and responsibilities, preparation, recruitment, employment, and teaching and learning conditions. The 1997 Recommendation concerning the Status of Higher-Education Teaching Personnel  further strengthened these principles by addressing educators in higher education. https://www.unesco.org/en/legal-affairs/recommendation-concerning-status-higher-education-teaching-personnel Celebrated since 1994, this day is not only an opportunity to thank and celebrate teachers, but also a moment to reflect on the support, recognition, and resources they need to thrive and fulfil their vocation. Today, let us celebrate teachers fo...
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