I have just finished three days at a writing retreat. My job was to set a timetable each day, talk a bit about writing and facilitate goal-setting and debriefing. But I didn’t organise quite a lot of important retreat business. Other colleagues did the work of finding and booking the venue and the choosing the […] … learn more→

Title of course: “News Writing and Reporting II: Multimedia” What prompted the idea to use pool to teach journalism? I wanted to break up the monotony of having students sit at their computers and write news stories or listen to me lecture. So I figured I’d change the venue and try something more kinetic. I […] … learn more→

Timing is everything. For early risers and late-nighters alike, listening to your internal clock may be the key to success. From the classroom to the courtroom and beyond, people perform best on challenging tasks at a time of day that aligns with their circadian rhythm. Circadian rhythms are powerful internal timekeepers that drive a person’s physiological and […] … learn more→

Education plays a pivotal role in shaping a child’s future. While there are a few generally accepted factors for setting them up for success in school, such as dedicated parents or caregivers, encouraging educators, and healthy habits, a surprising component is gaining prominence in the academic performance of students. The simple act of wearing glasses […] … learn more→

The Australian Universities Accord is a major review of Australian universities. Its proposals promise to have a huge impact on how Australia’s higher education system will function in years to come. Education Minister Jason Clare has made equity a top priority for the accord. This means increasing opportunities for disadvantaged groups to attend university and finish their degrees. In […] … learn more→

In 2021, the British Council Indonesia published a report on the results of a study in response to the policy of using English as a medium of instruction (EMI) which is being widely implemented by several universities in Indonesia as part of higher education internationalization programs. EMI policy ‘requires’ all forms of communication, be it instructions from teachers, materials, […] … learn more→

Businesses are increasingly using artificial intelligence (AI) to generate media content, including news, to engage their customers. Now, we’re even seeing AI used for the “gamification” of news – that is, to create interactivity associated with news content. For better or worse, AI is changing the nature of news media. And we’ll have to wise […] … learn more→

A growing number of folks may have heard of the death-positive movement, death cafés or death-friendly communities — each of which are animated by the understanding that welcoming our own mortality could improve the quality of our lives. There is truth to these claims. Both as a person who has taught courses on death, dying, and spirituality for more than […] … learn more→

The comprehensive, even sweeping, set of guidelines for artificial intelligence that the White House unveiled in an executive order on Oct. 30, 2023, show that the U.S. government is attempting to address the risks posed by AI. As a researcher of information systems and responsible AI, I believe the executive order represents an important step in building responsible and trustworthy AI. The […] … learn more→

Social media platforms are a great source of information and entertainment. They also help us to maintain contact with friends and family. But social media can also – and has, often – become a toxic environment for spreading disinformation, hatred and conflict. Most people can’t or don’t want to opt out of social media. Efforts by courts and state […] … learn more→