Do you know what the Apple logo looks like? Chances are, you think you do. It’s ubiquitous and iconic. How could you not know it? But when tested, it turns out very few people can remember all the features of the logo. One study of 85 people found that only about half could pick the correct logo […] … learn more→

For nearly 1,500 years, science, with a few notable exceptions, assumed that the universe was organized around the planet Earth. The reason, beyond dogma, was that the geocentric model worked to explain natural phenomena such as eclipses and the seasons. Later discoveries demonstrated the falsity of this model and the need to propose another. This […] … learn more→

This week, US-based education technology provider Instructureannounced a significant cybersecurity incident affecting its Canvas system. This is used by schools and universities around the world, including in Australia. Cyber crime group ShinyHunters has claimed responsibility. On Thursday, the group claimed it had breached Instructure in another attack. Almost 9,000 educational institutions, involving 275 million students, […] … learn more→

School furniture takes a beating. From frantic study sessions to late-night cramming, from dorm rooms to first apartments, the pieces you choose early on can follow you through some of the biggest chapters of your life — if you pick them right. Here’s how to choose school furniture that actually lasts. Start with the Frame […] … learn more→

The history of human evolution is inextricably linked to that of technology. Each new tool facilitates or enables the acquisition of new skills, which contributes to our progress as a species. Therefore, technological advances often arrive in the field of education with great promise. This is the case with digitization: the incorporation of devices, educational […] … learn more→

Students across Canada are exposed to artificial intelligence (AI) whether through search engines, writing assistants, automated recommendation systems or social media. That everyday exposure raises a first, fundamental question: What should students should learn about AI? This goal is often described as AI literacy, which combines conceptual understanding with responsible use and critical judgment about AI. A […] … learn more→

In recent decades, bilingual education has expanded rapidly and gained significant international recognition. In Spain, the model is widely implemented: 41.4% of primary school students and 32.2% of secondary school students participate in bilingual programs, studying subjects such as Social Sciences, Mathematics, Art, History, and Physics and Chemistry in a foreign language. This growth has been driven […] … learn more→

Recently, I worked with a group of elementary teachers in Iowa to select new reading textbooks and software. They wanted new materials to improve their district’s stagnant reading scores. After several days of reviewing materials from a state-approved list, one of the teachers asked me, “Will any of these help my students learn to read?” […] … learn more→

As school holidays continue around Australia, many parents are looking for educational ways to keep their children entertained. If you own an Android device and have young children, you may find yourself browsing Google Play for educational and age-appropriate apps. If you go to the children’s section, you will be led to a page with “Teacher […] … learn more→

The rise of generative artificial intelligence has weakened the traditional university assessment model of “independent work + practical activities + final exam”. Today, a student can produce a well-structured, academically-sounding report in minutes. Banning AI or turning assessment into a cheating hunt doesn’t fix the underlying problem: what’s at stake is not the technology, but […] … learn more→