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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.
ChatGPT: facing the artifices of AI, how media education can help students

ChatGPT: facing the artifices of AI, how media education can help students

Who has never heard of ChatGPT , this generative artificial intelligence, capable of responding with complex texts to queries launched by Internet users? The December 2022 release of this software designed by the OpenAI company sparked a multitude of articles, between visions of catastrophe and utopia, producing a media panic, as illustrated by the open letter of March […] … learn more→

Immersive Web: what if we felt the Internet?

Immersive Web: what if we felt the Internet?

If, today, we are used to surfing the Internet, the tip of a huge iceberg of interconnected data, recent technological developments should soon allow us to immerse ourselves in this bubbling ocean of big data. Immersion aims to provide the user with a sense of presence by using sensory capture and restitution technologies: the user […] … learn more→

Language isn’t ‘alive’ – why this metaphor can be misleading

Language isn’t ‘alive’ – why this metaphor can be misleading

“Living”, “evolving” and “dead”: we often talk about languages as if they were living organisms. The reason for this use of a metaphor to talk about language lies in the deep complexity of language as a concept. But treating language in this way can have drawbacks: it can lead us to misunderstand the relationship between […] … learn more→

Thinking about a microcredential course? 4 things to consider first

Thinking about a microcredential course? 4 things to consider first

There is increasing talk about microcredentials in higher education. Earlier this week, the federal government announced the first group of courses it is supporting in a microcredential pilot program. Microcredentials have been around in vocational circles for several years but are starting to be offered more widely by universities. The Universities Accord review panel has noted “microcredentials are […] … learn more→

Artificial intelligence can support architects but lacks empathy and ethics

Artificial intelligence can support architects but lacks empathy and ethics

Artificial intelligence (AI) has revolutionized many different industries in recent years. It gained a lot of attention and popularity with the launch of ChatGPT, a tool capable of writing poems, solving equations and producing articles on different topics. With the fast-paced implementation of AI in different fields, will it take the place of architects and architecture schools […] … learn more→

Our research shows how students can miss out on their preferred uni degree – but there’s a simple fix

Our research shows how students can miss out on their preferred uni degree – but there’s a simple fix

Every year thousands of students around Australia sit their final high school exams. The performance in these exams will help determine their Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR). For many, it will also determine whether they can attend university, which university, and which undergraduate degree they can enrol in. The Universities Accord review team has called for […] … learn more→

Tool or companion? How we talk to robots says a lot

Tool or companion? How we talk to robots says a lot

Today, everyone talks to machines all day long: from Dragon to Alexa, Siri and voice dictation from your phone, human-machine interaction is more than ever at the heart of our daily lives. . However, this interaction is modulated by many parameters, including how much the machine physically resembles a human. But understanding how we interact with […] … learn more→

What are SEO courses? Everything you need to know

What are SEO courses? Everything you need to know

SEO courses, which are referred to as search engine optimization courses in full, are educational programs or training sessions designed to teach individuals or businesses about the principles and techniques of optimizing websites for search engines. SEO is the practice of improving a website’s visibility and ranking on search engine results pages to drive organic […] … learn more→

Factors that influence academic performance

Factors that influence academic performance

The academic performance of primary school students is a topic of interest and concern for researchers, teachers and families alike. This stage can have a significant impact on the development of students, and can influence their educational trajectory in the long term. For this reason, it is essential to understand the variables that influence academic performance. Academic […] … learn more→