Cyberbullying is very different to traditional bullying. Relationships between victims and perpetrators do not need to be physically close, they don’t need to be in the same class or even in the same school, for example. It can easily be anonymous, which may lower inhibitions to behave in a mean or hurtful way. It doesn’t stop once someone […] … learn more→
Author Archives: Kevin
Cyberbullies are also victims – they need help too
The fetish for vocational degrees is unhealthy
No one – alas! – would trust me, athletically challenged and almost tone-deaf as I am, to coach Manchester United or to direct the London Symphony Orchestra. By the same token, one should not expect most politicians to improve education. Robert Halfon, who despite being a former UK education minister and current chair of the […] … learn more→
Hiring a lawyer for a military case – your must-knows
Facing a court martial or undergoing thorough investigations can be extremely stressful, and the potential punishments you might be subjected to have probably put you under a lot of pressure. When you are being charged with serious accusations, which could affect your military and social status, seeking the best solutions at a rapid pace is […] … learn more→
Five ways artificial intelligence will shape the future of universities
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming many human activities ranging from daily chores to highly sophisticated tasks. But unlike many other industries, the higher education sector has yet to be really influenced by AI. Uber has disrupted the taxi sector, Airbnb has disrupted the hotel industry and Amazon disrupted first the bookselling sector, then the whole […] … learn more→
How to use academic blogs to promote an educational website?
Learning to capitalize and maximize profits in today’s ever-changing Digital World is a daunting task. This is even more difficult for Educational websites. They face constant challenges like budget restrictions and the pressure to constantly evolve. Designing a functional website is the foundation of all marketing strategies today. But the task doesn’t end there if […] … learn more→
Colleges struggle with belated attempt to make online ed legit
Admin, addressing full time faculty: “We’re going to put more of our programs online, for more efficiency. I know we’re asking for a great deal of work from you, but you’ll be helping to build a great institution.” Admin, 6 months later: “Thank you for your hard work developing these courses. We’re going to hire […] … learn more→
Choosing the wrong college can be bad for your mental health
Going off to college might be a source of anxiety for some students, but once a student is on campus it shouldn’t be a total drag. But that tends to happen more frequently when a student ends up at a college where the student body is weaker academically overall than the one where the student […] … learn more→
Coping strategies for full time workers turned PhD students
I made the decision to commence a full-time PhD after ten years in the workforce. At the time, many people made encouraging comments such as, “you’ll be fine, you’re very organised.” While I appreciated their compliments, I didn’t share the same level of confidence. Although I worked with researchers every day as part of my […] … learn more→
6 ways to save money while running a manufacturing company
A manufacturing business is often expensive to run. With specialized equipment to purchase, employees to pay, a plethora of materials needed, and so on, owners of these companies spend millions to keep their companies afloat. Saving money should be a priority for all business owners in this field. With six ways to do so, everyone […] … learn more→
Litigation and learning don’t mix
Last month I was relieved to see a graduate who sued Oxford University over his failure to achieve a first-class honours degree have his claim dismissed by the high court. Faiz Siddiqui achieved a 2:1 degree at Brasenose College, but blamed inadequate teaching for the fact that he did not do better, and didn’t get […] … learn more→
