Author name: luka van der leer

It starts the same way almost every time: a blank screen, a list of names, maybe a few muted cameras. […]

Online spaces have opened up the world—collapsing distance, bridging borders, and making it easier than ever to gather, speak, and

You log in. You mute your mic. The screen flickers. Someone’s connection drops. The slides begin. Your mind drifts. You’re

There’s a temptation, in digital education, to reduce everything to efficiency. Content becomes files. Sessions become schedules. Learners become usernames.

At first, it was about necessity. When the pandemic hit, the shift to online education was fast, chaotic, and mostly