The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has released a report highlighting the many challenges of the growing presence of technology in education. This report is groundbreaking in its call for corporate responsibility for education technology and in its recognition for the need for enhanced literacy curriculum. In a chapter on governance and regulation, the […] … learn more→

Up to what age should a father or mother attend tutoring sessions with their children’s teachers or have a direct dialogue with their teachers? When is the time to stop “defending” them before the teaching staff and allow them to manage reviews, claims or doubts themselves? Bearing in mind that at the university the students are […] … learn more→

ChatGPT, the artificial intelligence (AI) platform launched by research company Open AI, can write an essay in response to a short prompt. It can perform mathematical equations – and show its working. ChatGPT is a generative AI system: an algorithm that can generate new content from existing bodies of documents, images or audio when prompted with […] … learn more→

As we navigate through the 21st century, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education is becoming increasingly crucial in preparing students for a rapidly evolving world. However, the challenge lies in keeping these subjects engaging and relevant. This article from World.edu delves into innovative strategies that educators can employ to enhance STEM learning in the […] … learn more→

Canada’s federal research granting agencies recently announced a review of the Tri-Agency Open Access Policy on Publications, with the goal of requiring immediate open and free access to all academic publications generated through Tri-Agency supported research by 2025. To meet this requirement, the Canadian government should empower academic authors through the adoption of secondary publishing rights. These rights would ensure that […] … learn more→

One of Education Minister Jason Clare’s top priorities for the Universities Accord is encouraging more Australians to go to university. As he notes, “more jobs are going to require a university qualification in the years ahead”. Alongside this call is the recognition we need to improve access for people from equity cohorts – including Indigenous Australians, those from […] … learn more→

In today’s world, it is increasingly common to feel saturated, without the ability to go deeper. We immerse ourselves in nothing, we feel superficial due to the large amount of information and stimuli that we constantly receive . This information overload leads to a feeling of “head clutter” or internal disorder. This adds up to a large number of […] … learn more→

Everyone knows that sleep is essential for children’s growth as well as their mental and physical health. Good sleeping habits help children consolidate their memory and learn better. Lack of sleep contributes to childhood depression, anxiety, and even suicide risk, as well as physical problems like risk of injury. The challenge is therefore to ensure that children can benefit from these precious moments of […] … learn more→

Politicians across parties are proposing ways to promote vocational education in England. Rishi Sunak has pledged to limit “rip-off” university courses and boost apprenticeships – diverting school students away from university and towards vocational education. Labour leader Keir Starmer has spoken of his desire to end “the snobbery that looks down on vocational education” through curriculum reform. […] … learn more→

It is really important for students to see the human side of their teachers. They need to see them as real and caring people. This helps students feel like they belong in the classroom, whether in real life or virtually. Building stronger student-teacher connections can also increase their motivation and self-confidence with their studies. Feedback is a key component of learning. […] … learn more→