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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.
Writing with research partners – part one

Writing with research partners – part one

I rarely research anything without a partner. Often more than one. And this has been the case for a very long time. ( Of course I do occasionally research partner-less, but understand that this is not my preferred way to work.) My research partnerships are long-term and involve much more than doing projects. A couple […] … learn more→

School phone ban one year on: our student survey reveals mixed feelings about its success

School phone ban one year on: our student survey reveals mixed feelings about its success

One year after the government banned cellphones from schools to help students focus and reduce distractions in class, we’re beginning to see how it has been implemented and how successful it’s been. As part of that process, our new research asked young people about the ban. Unsurprisingly, they had a lot to say. Schools around the world, including […] … learn more→

‘It is a seriously difficult role and only getting harder’: school principals speak about stress, violence and abuse in their jobs

‘It is a seriously difficult role and only getting harder’: school principals speak about stress, violence and abuse in their jobs

School principals around Australia are responsible for about 4.5 million staff and students in almost 10,000 schools. Not only do they oversee students’ progress, but they are also responsible for the performance of staff and the wellbeing of everyone at their school. Their jobs are huge. As we have previously tracked in our annual survey of principals, […] … learn more→

How to give feedback that motivates and improves learning

How to give feedback that motivates and improves learning

It is impossible to learn without feedback (literally, in English, evaluative or corrective information about an action, event, or process to the source that originated it), understood as the comments, opinions, responses, or suggestions that students or members of a work team receive about their performance. In schools, colleges, and universities, where skill acquisition and the development […] … learn more→

Biases and manipulation lead the dark side of AI

Biases and manipulation lead the dark side of AI

Artificial intelligence (AI) is already impacting multiple areas of our daily lives, from voice recognition on our phones to data analysis in medical research. Its advanced technology offers countless advantages, such as task automation, efficiency, the ability to process large volumes of data, and the personalization of multiple services. However, as the use and development […] … learn more→

Everything you say to an Alexa speaker will be sent to Amazon – starting this week

Everything you say to an Alexa speaker will be sent to Amazon – starting this week

Amazon has disabled two key privacy features in its Alexa smart speakers, in a push to introduce artificial intelligence-powered “agentic capabilities” and turn a profit from the popular devices. Starting today (March 28), Alexa devices will send all audio recordings to the cloud for processing, and choosing not to save these recordings will disable personalisation features. How […] … learn more→

How to Choose the Best DUI Lawyer for Your Case

How to Choose the Best DUI Lawyer for Your Case

Being charged with DUI carries major legal repercussions together with substantial personal impacts which extend well beyond the original incident. The selection of an experienced DUI attorney becomes essential because this professional influence the final result of your case. Selecting among numerous attorneys becomes easier after you identify the essential elements to consider for choosing […] … learn more→

Early exposure to air pollution could affect brain development and mental health later in life: new research

Early exposure to air pollution could affect brain development and mental health later in life: new research

Exposure to air pollution in early life could have lasting effects on child development and mental health in adolescence, according to our recent study. We integrated air pollution data with existing longitudinal data from the Christchurch Health and Development Study (CHDS). The CHDS has followed more than 1,200 children born in the city in 1977, with a strong focus […] … learn more→

Understanding the Role of a Criminal Defence Lawyer

Understanding the Role of a Criminal Defence Lawyer

Having a professional criminal defense attorney becomes essential to maintain your rights and get a fair legal proceeding if you face criminal charges. Having an attorney like Cory Wilson with defense expertise makes the legal system easier to handle by offering clear guidance and effective strategies that lead to desirable results. What Does a Criminal […] … learn more→