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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.
Does ‘deplatforming’ work to curb hate speech and calls for violence? 3 experts in online communications weigh in

Does ‘deplatforming’ work to curb hate speech and calls for violence? 3 experts in online communications weigh in

In the wake of the assault on the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, Twitter permanently suspended Donald Trump’s personal account, and Google, Apple and Amazon shunned Parler, which at least temporarily shut down the social media platform favored by the far right. Dubbed “deplatforming,” these actions restrict the ability of individuals and communities to communicate with each other and the public. […] … learn more→

Governance failings are putting UK universities at risk of collapse

Governance failings are putting UK universities at risk of collapse

Predictions that some UK higher education institutions are facing disaster are hardly new. There have even been recent rumours that 40 of them are “in cash trouble” as a result of the pandemic. Yet our new report, University Governance: A Risk of Imminent Collapse, breaks new ground by using the words of university leaders themselves to illuminate what is going […] … learn more→

Digital storytelling jobs could revolutionize learning in college

Digital storytelling jobs could revolutionize learning in college

Using video projects – in this case, a collaborative digital storytelling project – is an effective way to engage college students in a social studies class. The combination of collaborative learning with technological advances offers better opportunities for the development of active knowledge of students. It is crucial that they have 21st century skills such as the ability […] … learn more→

All you need to know about living and studying in Dublin

All you need to know about living and studying in Dublin

Ireland is a very popular choice for students from abroad thanks to its rich heritage and history, fantastic universities, competitive tuition fees, beautiful coastline scenery, and vibrant night life. To add to this, the Irish are well known for being friendly and welcoming to foreigners so people know they will be treated with respect. Ireland […] … learn more→

UK University students plan the largest rent strike in 40 years

UK University students plan the largest rent strike in 40 years

Student activists across the United Kingdom are getting ready for the largest wave of university rental strikes in 4 decades thanks to the growing frustration arising from heavy-handed lockdowns, having to pay for rooms that are not being used, and the prospect of not having face-to-face lessons when universities open again. Students Do Not Appreciate […] … learn more→

Learning with digital objects?

Learning with digital objects?

Since his book Petite Poucette published in 2012, the recently deceased philosopher Michel Serres has never ceased to retrace the movement which, from the appearance of the book until today, would offer the possibility of outsourcing one of our essential faculties: memory. We would thus have, he said, the possibility of thinking, learning, transmitting, by holding our […] … learn more→