Monthly Archives: May 2023

Mind the gap (in the literature)

Mind the gap (in the literature)

Hey – Before I start, here are some upcoming events I’m doing at Cambridge University, which are open to the public: A lecture at Wolfson College, Cambridge on Tuesday 6 June at 5:30pm, which touches on themes from my new book with Simon Clews ‘Be visible or Vanish’. There’s an in-person option if you can get to Cambridge, […] … learn more→

DIY degree? Why universities should make online educational materials free for all

DIY degree? Why universities should make online educational materials free for all

As part of the federal government’s bid to overhaul higher education, the Universities Accord discussion paper is seeking to “widen” opportunities for people to access university. It also wants to “grow a culture” of lifelong learning in Australia. As the review team note, most people in Australia who study at university are under 35. Lifelong learning can […] … learn more→

“The other side of words”: Sharing

“The other side of words”: Sharing

On social networks, it has become common for some parents to post photos of their children and we see these publications in the news feeds mingling with images of little cats and other “like” content. According to a survey carried out in 2021 by the Gece polling institute, 39% of babies have a digital footprint even […] … learn more→

The benefits of pursuing a Finance MBA online

The benefits of pursuing a Finance MBA online

Pursuing an MBA online in finance can help you advance your career and add value to your organization. Whether you are a controller, insurance manager, risk manager or treasurer, an MBA in finance degree can give you the leadership and management skills to meet organizational goals. An MBA in finance also provides a comprehensive understanding […] … learn more→

Working with kids, being passionate about a subject, making a difference: what makes people switch careers to teaching?

Working with kids, being passionate about a subject, making a difference: what makes people switch careers to teaching?

Teacher shortages around Australia mean there is an ongoing debate about how to attract, retain and educate more teachers. One part of the push to increase teacher numbers is encouraging people to swap their current career for a teaching role. Mid-career or “career change” students are increasingly common in teacher education programs. The most recent Australian data shows as of 2017, one-third […] … learn more→

Neither high nor low capacities: let's bet on personalized teaching

Neither high nor low capacities: let’s bet on personalized teaching

People, students, are not highly capable: they have capacity to varying degrees, as occurs in other less elusive aspects such as weight, height or any other physical condition. Both ignoring it and trying to make categories based on measurements of whatever kind is to lose focus. To consider “high ability” as a dichotomous variable (“some are” […] … learn more→

Are machines smarter or do they fool us better?

Are machines smarter or do they fool us better?

Alan Turing, one of the fathers of modern computing and precursor of artificial intelligence, argued that in the future there would be machines advanced enough that their actions would be difficult to distinguish from humans. This idea has been extensively covered in literature and brought to the big screen on numerous occasions. Examples include the films The Stepford […] … learn more→

The benefits of earning your M.A. Management Degree online

The benefits of earning your M.A. Management Degree online

Whether you are a busy working professional, parent, or business owner, online graduate programs allow you to attend class on your terms before or after work, at your favorite coffee shop, or even from home. A master’s degree can help you qualify for promotions and increase your salary. But is it worth the investment? Flexibility […] … learn more→

Strategies to avoid

Strategies to avoid “binge” studying before an exam

Often, when we approach a new course, we focus on the assessment model and the strategies to pass, leaving in the background what knowledge it will provide us. When we focus on the result, that is, on getting a pass or getting a good grade, we can deal with it in two different ways : study progressively, continuously, […] … learn more→

New approach to teaching computer science could broaden the subject’s appeal

New approach to teaching computer science could broaden the subject’s appeal

Despite growing demand for computer science skills in professional careers and many areas of life, K-12 schools struggle to teach computer science to the next generation. However, a new approach to computer science education – called integrated computing – addresses the main barriers that schools face when adding computer science education. These barriers include a lack of qualified computer science teachers, a […] … learn more→