Over the past few years, Republican state lawmakers have introduced more than 150 bills in 35 states that seek to curb academic freedom on campus. Twenty-one of these bills have been signed into law. This legislation is detailed in a new white paper published by the Center for the Defense of Academic Freedom, a project established […] … learn more→

The Australian government’s new campaign Consent Can’t Wait challenges us all to improve our understanding of consent. It asks a series of questions to illustrate this issue is more complex than simplistic “no means no” messaging. The campaign invites viewers to consider the nuances of consent, so we can raise these important issues with children and young people in our lives. But […] … learn more→

Gang violence and knife crime threaten the lives and future of young people. Figures from the Office of National Statistics show that in London, knife crime increased by 22% in the year up to September 2023. County line gangs have capitalised on reductions in youth services, such as cuts to funding for after school clubs, to recruit an increasing […] … learn more→

Since the 1950s, computer-assisted instruction and then intelligent tutoring systems have helped improve learning experiences. Today, the rapid emergence of artificial intelligence (AI) opens up new perspectives, affirming the growing role of digital technology in education, as in other sectors. The arrival of generative AI , accessible to the general public from the end of 2022, is […] … learn more→

You’re going to a conference!! Your abstract has been accepted. Yippee. All that remains now is to pack your bags, sort out funding and actually write the paper. Simple. Well no. Presenting at a conference involves lots of decisions – there are Serious Things to consider. One of the decisions that you have to make […] … learn more→

When we talk about artificial intelligence (AI) we must orient ourselves rigorously from the foundations of the sciences that support it. In other words, we should never rely on artificially generated expectations around new products that they try to sell us, as well as on the tremendous advertising hyperbole ( hype ) that sweeps all media. Exaggerated claims about its successes […] … learn more→

Reading is determined biologically, like speech. It is the result of a complex learning process. The first signs of language could have appeared with Homo Erectus around 1.9 million years ago . Instead, the first writings date back to around 4,000 years before Jesus Christ . The brain has had almost two million years to develop the neural network […] … learn more→

Google has rolled out its latest experimental search feature on Chrome, Firefox and the Google app browser to hundreds of millions of users. “AI Overviews” saves you clicking on links by using generative AI — the same technology that powers rival product ChatGPT — to provide summaries of the search results. Ask “how to keep bananas fresh […] … learn more→

Young adults have an important role to play in achieving the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030. Adopted by all UN member nations, the SDGs offer a frame for an ambitious plan to transform our world for the better. Engaging young adults in meaningful discussions can lead to transformative learning — and action is key […] … learn more→

Automatic language translators can be learning tools. As long as you know how to use them and integrate them into a range of educational devices. Will you be able to maintain your attention until the end of this article? Will you be able to ignore your email notifications or the advertisements and article suggestions that may appear […] … learn more→