Most researchers don’t have to check the eligibility criteria of every funding opportunity that comes across their desk. Researchers from other countries do because there is a very real possibility that they won’t be eligible due to their citizenship status. This post discusses the situation of non-Australian researchers working in Australia, but the problem crops […] … learn more→

Many kids across Australia are heading back into classrooms after months of lockdowns and remote learning. Understandably, students may be anxious about what the uncertainty of the return may mean for them academically and socially. Some may have existing worries at home, such as financial strain in the family, that can impact on their mental […] … learn more→

At present we find at our disposal an endless number of musical applications ( apps ) that allow both children and adults to interact with musical material in a way never experienced before. Under the label of educational, or with the excuse of learning, the users of these applications are not aware that on many occasions they work as […] … learn more→

The Covid-19 pandemic has profoundly changed our lives, and in particular the time we spend on screens. The blurred border that exists between recreational and educational uses raises questions that we are only beginning to understand, especially with regard to young people. Even before the onset of Covid-19, screen time was a concern. A 2019-2020 New Zealand survey found […] … learn more→

If you’re thinking about investing in Bitcoin, then this article is for you! We’ll discuss everything from the fundamentals of Bit coin to what it means to support and whether or not it’s a good idea. The question of whether Bit coin is a good investment in 2021 has been debated for years. Some people […] … learn more→

When children step out of their traditional elementary school classroom to learn outdoors, they experience a wide range of benefits. Outdoor learning is fun, active and fosters creativity and problem solving. Outdoor spaces are stimulating and offer a variety of ways for children to explore different topics and pursue their own interests. Outdoor learning also teaches children to get […] … learn more→

In a short period of time, the search and use of technological and digital resources have become essential for Higher Education centers. It has been necessary to keep the attention to their students, and adapt the methodological approaches. Most of the universities went from face-to-face classes to the virtual modality or, on some occasions, to teaching modalities […] … learn more→

Two smiling teachers arrive in 2006 at an institute in Woodland Park, Colorado. Jonathan comes from Denver, in the same state, and Aaron from California: they are going to manage the Institute’s Chemistry Department. They soon find themselves with a stumbling block that is difficult to overcome. In this rural center, students missed classes for sports or other activities […] … learn more→

In a trend that coincided with the pandemic, marijuana use among college students in 2020 reached levels not seen since the 1980s. That’s according to the latest research from Monitoring the Future – an annual survey that looks at drug and alcohol use among the nation’s young people. Below, Jason R. Kilmer and Christine M. Lee – both […] … learn more→

Access to services is a key aspect in the welfare society. Quality depends on the capacity we have to guarantee that basic services, such as education, health and commerce and banking, reach everyone in an adequate way. The concepts of threshold and scope explain the distribution of goods and services in the territory. The threshold refers to […] … learn more→