The Deep Learning Dilemma: Why Higher Education Needs to Rethink Thinking We don’t like to think. That may be blunt, but it’s the truth. Our brains are wired for autopilot – to take the path of least resistance and avoid cognitive overload whenever possible. That wor... Read More August 4, 2025 Industry Insights, News
Theatre Without Walls: Immersive Learning as Living Performance I recently stepped into the dreamscape of ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ at London’s Bridge Theatre. My intention was to introduce Shakespeare to my grandchildren! In this bold staging, the onlookers did not ... Read More August 4, 2025 Community Resources, News
Meet the OEB25 Speakers: Keynote Niall Winters July 9, 2025 Meet the OEB Speakers, News We’re delighted to welcome Professor Niall Winters to OEB25.A practitioner-researcher at the intersection of education, technology, and social justice, Niall brings a distinctive and deeply considered perspective to the OEB community.Formerly Professor of... Read More
Mission Ready: Educator Competencies for new learning Universes British astronaut Tim Peake* recently wrote:“We stand on the brink of what will be the most adventurous and exciting decade yet in the history of space flight.” Peake was reflecting on risky and competi... Read More July 9, 2025 Community Resources, News
“Education Unchained” Never give up! This year again, we will return to Online Educa Berlin with an updated version of ‘Education Unchained’. Settling for less As kids, we were told what to do, what to learn, and how ... Read More July 7, 2025 Community Resources, News
The Flipped Classroom, Rewired: A Neuroeducation Perspective on Active Learning July 9, 2025 Industry Insights, News Why flipping isn’t enough The flipped classroom has become a cornerstone of modern teaching. Swapping passive lectures for active sessions sounds promising but in practice, many flipped models struggle to deliver on their potential. Why? Because reordering... Read More
The Learning Tree: Branching into Possibility I live on the edge of Epping Forest, just outside London. This ancient woodland, more than 1,000 years old, has weathered centuries of change. In the 19th century, as London sprawled, it faced destruction.... Read More June 3, 2025 Community Resources, News
Meet the OEB25 Speakers: Keynote Avinash Chandarana Having joined mci group in 1998 as Director of Talent and Development for MCI Brussels, Avinash has played a central role in shaping the organisation’s talent strategy over the years. His journey from a lo... Read More June 3, 2025 Meet the OEB Speakers, News
Top 15 Reasons to Attend OEB 2025 May 15, 2025 Community Resources From educators and learning designers to policy experts and institutional leaders, OEB brings together a global community committed to advancing learning in meaningful ways. For over 30 years, OEB Global has been the meeting place for professional... Read More
Meet the OEB25 Speakers: Keynote Andrew Maynard Dr. Andrew Maynard, scientist, author, and Professor of Advanced Technology Transitions at Arizona State University. Andrew explores how transformational technologies, from AI and nanotech to human augm... Read More April 8, 2025 Meet the OEB Speakers, News
