Monthly Archives: December 2022

Video of college student arrest raises questions about use of police on campus

Video of college student arrest raises questions about use of police on campus

When a video emerged of a 20-year-old Black student being arrested at Winston-Salem State University on Dec. 14, 2022, after she got into a verbal argument with her professor, it brought renewed attention to the often controversial role of campus police. Here, Jarell Skinner-Roy, a University of Michigan doctoral student who is examining how students of color […] … learn more→

Teen Sexual Violence on the Rise: What's Happening?

Teen Sexual Violence on the Rise: What’s Happening?

The massive consumption of pornography – full of violent sexual practices against women – by millions of children, adolescents and adults is not innocuous in the construction of their sexual desire, and, consequently, in the sexual relations they have with other people. . According to data published annually by one of the most visited pornography […] … learn more→

What social media regulation could look like: Think of pipelines, not utilities

What social media regulation could look like: Think of pipelines, not utilities

Elon Musk’s takeover of Twitter, and his controversial statements and decisions as its owner, have fueled a new wave of calls for regulating social media companies. Elected officials and policy scholars have argued for years that companies like Twitter and Facebook – now Meta – have immense power over public discussions and can use that power to elevate some views and suppress others. […] … learn more→

What kids really think of Santa Claus

What kids really think of Santa Claus

For many children, the arrival of Santa Claus is the high point of the December festivities. But do they really believe that a man with magical powers travels the globe to bring them their gifts? If they believe it, isn’t that proof of their gullibility or their inability to distinguish between fiction and reality? To put things […] … learn more→

‘They don’t expect a lot of me, they just want me to go to uni’: first-in-family students show how we need a broader definition of ‘success’ in year 12

‘They don’t expect a lot of me, they just want me to go to uni’: first-in-family students show how we need a broader definition of ‘success’ in year 12

This week, year 12 results have been released in Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland and Tasmania. Other states will follow next week. The Higher School Certificate and its equivalents are seen as the pinnacle of schooling in Australia – the culmination of years of hard work and anticipation. Yet each year, the same narrow narrative about “success” appears in […] … learn more→

How to tell if someone is abusive to drugs and acohol

How to tell if someone is abusive to drugs and acohol

Getting caught up in drug or alcohol abuse can be devastating. It can take away from your life and the lives of other people. It can even cause you to become mentally and physically sick. You can look out for several signs that can tell you whether or not someone is abusive of drugs or […] … learn more→

We asked 900 Australian teachers if evidence informs how they teach – and found most use it, but there are key gaps

We asked 900 Australian teachers if evidence informs how they teach – and found most use it, but there are key gaps

There are many ways to teach school students. But research shows only some will significantly improve learning. While most teachers want to use evidence-based practices, they face many challenges that can limit their ability to use them in their classrooms. These include time pressures, access to resources, and unsupportive school cultures. In our new study we asked […] … learn more→

Practical guide for the use of networks by minors

Practical guide for the use of networks by minors

The digital environment can be both helpful and hostile, especially for children and adolescents. When considering when and how we want to introduce minors into the digital ecosystem, adults can provide them with the necessary knowledge to function. Oddly enough, the best way to prepare minors for their presence on social networks is to provide them […] … learn more→

Know about the risks surrounding the bitcoin space!

Know about the risks surrounding the bitcoin space!

Bitcoin is a valuable currency that has grown in admiration. There is no doubt that from its launch till now, bitcoin has been doing so well in the market. The value of bitcoin has grown from one dollar to thousands of dollars today. It is measured in a similar group as gold which is a […] … learn more→