Opinion Archives - OffCrowd

Editorial: I hate that we still have to talk about this #HijaAko

by Jem Sagcal | Jun 22, 2020 | Opinion | 0

I wrote this not only because every story became a trigger, but because I don’t want to see my friends hurt anymore.

Opinion: Challenging the transition of education online during COVID-19

by Chel Caritativo | Jun 2, 2020 | Education, Opinion | 0

Quickly deciding to shift to online learning, to perhaps maintain a façade of ‘normalcy’, has detrimental consequences for both teachers and learners.

Editorial: Social Innovation and Inclusivity

by Erwin Lizarondo | Jan 2, 2020 | Equality, Opinion, Stories | 0

You can’t talk about social innovation without talking about inclusivity. Let me put that out first. If there was an overarching theme on how my 2019 ended, it would be inclusivity.

The Paradox of “Passing”

by Robin Calleja | Nov 20, 2019 | Equality, Opinion | 0

Passing may afford many privileges, but it is not a true freedom.” This is the unwinnable situation that society puts trans people in: the paradox of passing.

Making of a New Breed

by George Buid | Oct 15, 2019 | Economy, Opinion | 0

Sustainable fashion – what is it really about? You have seen it used or mentioned by fashion brands. Do they really know what it means and if they do, do they even mean it?

Do Not Forget the Rare: Support more Medical Research

by Chel Caritativo | Sep 4, 2019 | Opinion | 0

The more that people are aware of these rare diseases, the more that the space patients can move within the society widens.

What I learned (so far) about the sustainability profession in the Philippines

by Ian Benedict Mia | Aug 14, 2019 | Opinion | 0

While it is true that the sustainability movement was mainly influenced by the current environmental state of the world, it is not just about that.

Taiwan’s Road Map towards a sustainable social innovation ecosystem

by Erwin Lizarondo | Jul 11, 2019 | Economy, Industry, Opinion | 0

Social innovation ecosystem of Taiwan is intriguing as it develops from 2014 when the government recognized their role solution for social issues.

It takes a village to provide STEM education

by Bjorn Norstrom | Jul 6, 2019 | Education, Opinion | 0

STEM education is growing, but there’s an ideal way outside the regular K-12 Classroom that focuses on collaboration with various professionals.

Global connections for a 21st century book club

by Bjorn Norstrom | May 22, 2019 | Education, Opinion | 0

There are still many misconceptions regarding indigenous communities – even in efforts to show...

Global Connections for a 21st Century Education

by Bjorn Norstrom | Apr 16, 2019 | Opinion | 0

The concept of literacy in the 21st century does not only imply reading. Today, literacy also entails areas such as technology, media, coding, and more, which is easily forgotten and neglected by education stakeholders, including in the U.S.