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Kevin is founder of the world.edu project. The past 28 years have been involved in publishing to the education sector in print and the internet. Kevin has a degree in Education and has a many years experience in developing companies and projects.
Hustle academies: west Africa’s online scammers are training others in fraud and sextortion

Hustle academies: west Africa’s online scammers are training others in fraud and sextortion

As the world becomes increasingly connected, digital fraud has evolved from a local problem into a global one. West Africa, particularly Ghana and Nigeria, is witnessing the rise of “hustle kingdoms” – informal academies that train individuals to carry out digital scams. The term “hustle kingdoms” originated from online scammers themselves, used to describe their training centres. These environments are glorified […] … learn more→

Should you introduce your children to AI?

Should you introduce your children to AI?

Whilst it was once a distant concept from a futuristic world, artificial intelligence (AI) is now becoming ever more integrated within modern society. From personal assistants on our mobile devices and in our homes, to academic and professional AI-driven shortcuts and tools, it seems impossible to avoid using AI at some point in our lives. […] … learn more→

The importance of a clean learning environment for children

The importance of a clean learning environment for children

An often overlooked element of providing children with a strong education is the environment in which they learn. We focus on the teachers and the curriculum but not necessarily on where the students are learning. Ignoring a student’s environment is a mistake, as it can have a big impact on their overall ability to learn […] … learn more→

Fewer college students indicate they are nonbinary amid backlash

Fewer college students indicate they are nonbinary amid backlash

The national backlash against trans and nonbinary young people may have led fewer nonbinary students to disclose their gender identity in their applications to college for this fall. That is according to my analysis of how students who applied to college through the Common App identified their gender. The Common App is a good barometer because more than 1 million students […] … learn more→

Doctors are also human: specialist medical education requires a humanistic approach

Doctors are also human: specialist medical education requires a humanistic approach

The death of a doctor named Aulia Risma , who was studying for the Specialist Doctor Education Program (PPDS), has reopened the dark veil of education that occurs in the medical community. Moreover, what happened to Aulia Risma is not the first time it has happened. In 2020 , a PPDS student also ended his life with strong […] … learn more→

Social media is like sex – young people need education, not unrealistic bans

Social media is like sex – young people need education, not unrealistic bans

The Australian federal government has committed to a national plan to ban children from social media. Details are still scarce. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has acknowledged that “no government is going to be able to protect every child from every threat, but we have to do all we can”. But banning children from social media isn’t […] … learn more→

A college course that’s a history of the future

A college course that’s a history of the future

Title of course: Science Fiction as Intellectual History What prompted the idea for the course? For most of its history, science fiction was a disreputable, throwaway genre. But sources of culture and thought aren’t just found in classic literature or in the writings of the great thinkers. They’re also in popular entertainment: movies, comics, pulp […] … learn more→

Can schools stop students from praying?

Can schools stop students from praying?

Can a school ban a child from praying, or do schools have to provide accommodations for children with certain beliefs? – Isaac T., 17, Flint, Michigan Can you imagine starting each day at school joining your class in a prayer that you might not believe in? Back in the 1950s, many teachers led the class […] … learn more→

Beyond vocabulary and grammar: learning biology or history in English

Beyond vocabulary and grammar: learning biology or history in English

Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) is a teaching model that uses an additional language (often a foreign language) as a tool in the learning of other subjects, such as Biology or History. Through this methodology, students learn both the content of the subject and the language in which it is taught . This method is used differently […] … learn more→

Arrested on Campus? Here are the legal consequences, what to do, and things to expect

Arrested on Campus? Here are the legal consequences, what to do, and things to expect

College is a fun-filled place that every student looks forward to. It offers numerous opportunities capable of unlocking a fulfilling future. Unfortunately, the prospects of all these can end abruptly if you get arrested on campus. Students can be arrested for different reasons on campus, such as participating in protests, underage drinking, drunk driving, sexual […] … learn more→