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How do we teach journalism today?

How do we teach journalism today?

Traditionally, knowing how to write and having a good agenda were the main skills that a journalist who started working in a newsroom had to prove. The context has changed. Active audiences and multiplication of offers characterize the market. Journalism tries to adapt to the demands of new audiences, increasingly more dispersed. The media wants to capture your […] … learn more→

Women are better at statistics than they think

Women are better at statistics than they think

Women in statistics classes do better academically than men over a semester despite having more negative attitudes regarding their own abilities, according to our recent study in the Journal of Statistics and Data Science Education. Using data from more than 100 male and female students from multiple statistics classes, my colleague and I assessed gender differences in grades over […] … learn more→

The real-world benefits of volunteering for College students

The real-world benefits of volunteering for College students

It’s factually proven that contributing to each other's community and helping one another in a positive approach and in strong ways makes them feel good. Having impactful actions always does good, and when it comes to college students, you can never ignore how helpful volunteering is. Spending some genuine time volunteering in college can be […] … learn more→

Proclaim debt amnesty throughout all the land? A biblical solution to a present-day problem

Proclaim debt amnesty throughout all the land? A biblical solution to a present-day problem

Student loan debt is one of the most burdensome forms of debt in America today. According to oft-cited statistics, approximately 43 million Americans have student loan debt, cumulatively amounting to around US$1.7 trillion. The exorbitant costs of higher education in the United States, combined with the fact that educational credentials serve as a ticket to decent employment, require […] … learn more→

Shall we meet to do homework? Benefits and drawbacks of studying in a group

Shall we meet to do homework? Benefits and drawbacks of studying in a group

“I have arranged to study at the library”: although skepticism is inevitable when listening to a sentence of this style pronounced by a teenager, the truth is that studying with friends can be not only more entertaining, but also more profitable . In fact, silence and accessibility to work resources, such as the Internet, computers or reference […] … learn more→

How to find a job after your graduation

How to find a job after your graduation

So, you’re holding the cherished college degree in your hands and the student loan checks in your pocket. There is a bright future ahead, and the dream career is already waiting for you. However, you still haven’t found it. Don’t worry! Our professionals know that getting your first job is stressful. We are here to […] … learn more→

Vocational Training, a quick alternative for job placement

Vocational Training, a quick alternative for job placement

Since its creation with the General Law of Education in 1970 , Vocational Training (FP) in Spain has been gaining in students and improving its social value . At present, this type of technical-practical studies is at a sweet moment, since it allows young people a quick and effective job opportunity. A benefit that attracts more and more young people, thus triggering the […] … learn more→

Goodbye Exams: Alternative Assessment Methods

Goodbye Exams: Alternative Assessment Methods

The exams have been, are and will be a key instrument to evaluate the contents learned and how these have been assimilated by the students. Making its importance clear, there are other perfectly valid evaluation instruments that allow evaluation without having to resort to the “dreadful” exams. The current laws in education are based on the […] … learn more→

4 Differences and similarities between Foundations and Scholarships

4 Differences and similarities between Foundations and Scholarships

Many different types of financial aid are available to students, and it can be challenging to understand the difference between scholarships and foundations. In this article, Foundation Expert Dennis Bonnen will discuss the four main differences and similarities between these two forms of financial assistance. We will also provide advice on choosing the right type […] … learn more→

We have developed a way to screen student feedback to ensure it’s useful, not abusive (and academics don’t have to burn it)

We have developed a way to screen student feedback to ensure it’s useful, not abusive (and academics don’t have to burn it)

This week, many Australian universities will be sending academics the results of the first semester student evaluation surveys. For some this will be a worrying and unpleasant time. The comments university students make anonymously in their teaching evaluations can leave academics feeling fearful, distressed and demoralised. And with good reason. As a 2021 survey of Australian academics and their experiences of […] … learn more→