Three Red Flags for "evidenced-based" EdTech
Natalia I. Kucirkova outlines three ways claims about "evidence based" EdTech can be misleading and instrumentalised as part of market entry strategies.
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Science policy education should start on campus, say researchers
Although modern science has only been around for a few centuries, we've become quite adept at training students in the scientific method. But learning how to translate research insights into practical actions often isn't part of a budding scientist's curriculum.
Europe Stands at a Crossroads
Universities remain the backbone of social and technological progress. However, not everybody in Europe understands the power and strength of basic science and its importance for the future progress of the continent.
Towards Responsible Artificial Intelligence in Education: a Systematic Review on Identifying and Mitigating Ethical Risks
Africa's 'bold Generation' See Bright Future at Home
They see themselves as the "bold generation" and the "conscious youth" of the African continent. AFP met six African students from Generation Z who, from Dakar to Nairobi, and Johannesburg to Abidjan, displayed a realistic optimism and a desire to transform their countries.
University of Kansas Study Explores the Transformation of Educational System with the Advent of Artificial Intelligence
University of Kansas Study Explores the Transformation of Educational System with the Advent of Artificial Intelligence
Schools are increasingly adopting artificial intelligence (AI) tools in piecemeal fashion. AI has, however, disrupted traditional job markets, and schooling needs to adapt more radically to prepare students for the challenges of the modern age. By studying the challenges and opportunities that emerged with the advent of AI, new research suggests that schools need to change traditional practices, with an improved focus on personalized and project-based learning.
Why Chinese Minds Still Bear the Long Shadow of Keju
Keju, China's incredibly difficult civil service test, strengthened the state at the cost of freedom and creativity.
6 Ways STEM Educators Can Enhance Student Engagement in Our Democracy
Revolution by Retweet: The Growing Influence of Social Media on Education Policy
Revolution by Retweet: The Growing Influence of Social Media on Education Policy
Richard Willis analyses the impact of changing technology on education policymaking
Removing Darwin From the School Syllabus Is a Body Blow to Science Education
Australia Aimed For, and Got, More Stem Graduates. So Where Are the Jobs for Them?
Australia Aimed For, and Got, More Stem Graduates. So Where Are the Jobs for Them?
When it comes to employment, science and technology graduates fare only slightly better than 'starving artists'
Female Students Avoid Science-related Fields
Women are less likely than men to pursue maths-related subjects due to preconceived notions about these fields, despite having comparable mathematical aptitude to men, according to a sociological study by the University of Zurich (UZH).
Effect of export opportunity on the demand for skilled migrants and their next generation's education: Evidence from China
The Swiss Education System Explained
Ever wondered how the Swiss education system works? Then this graphic is for you.
Why Jonny Can't Read: The Great Disconnect Between Reading Science and Policy
Kathy Hirsh-Pasek and Roberta Michnick Golinkoff discuss the deficiencies in reading proficiency recently observed in the United States, provide an overview of possible culprits, and recommend how to solve the issue.
If You're Not Failing, You're Not Learning
The learning scientist Manu Kapur, architect of the theory of productive failure, on reframing our notion of failure, and letting kids stumble (but with purpose).
Study Shows How Math, Science Identity in Students Affects College, Career Outcomes
Liberal Arts and Sciences After Bologna: What's Next?
Liberal Arts and Sciences After Bologna: What's Next?
Times have changed, and the conditions that fostered the rise of liberal arts and sciences programs after the start of the Bologna reforms no longer obtain. This raises the question of how the liberal arts and sciences movement will continue in the near future. Can it still have any relevance in a changing context?
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