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Extra credits as an educational resource, and how to make the best of it

Giving out extra-credits to students its an old standing tradition within the teaching community, but some argue that it might not be the best ...

Anxiety: a public health crisis in teens below 17

Seven in ten teenagers today see anxiety and depression as a significant problem, not only for themselves but for their peers also, according to ...

A new ranking assess universities’ success in delivering the UN Sustainable Development Goals

The University of Auckland, New Zealand, is the best university in the world, according to the recently launched University Impact Rankings 2019.

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Are we ready to let go of remedial classes?

Remedial courses have their usefulness, but they cannot be the only line of defense for students who need help to catch up.

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The best national higher education systems in 2019

Universitas 21 has published its eighth annual ranking of national systems of higher education.

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Five advantages of using podcasts as an educational tool

Podcasts are now one of the most popular educational tools. They help developed listening skills and critical thinking.

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Unmotivated students are on the rise, can personalized learning help?

The closer students get to the university level, the less motivated they are to learn, according to Gallup. Why is the intrinsic motivation to ...

Ideas to improve education, a report by the Gates Foundation and Chan Zuckerberg

Microsoft and Facebook nonprofit foundations launched a call for proposals for educational innovation in three key areas: writing, math and executive functions.

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Five ideas to update higher education

Updating the structures on higher education is a complicated process, but we can ease the burden by taking little steps into a newer and ...

Artificial Intelligence arrives to 700 schools in Belgium

Century Tech, a British startup that offers an artificial intelligence platform for education, signed an agreement with 700 Belgian schools. The goal? Personalized education ...

Rose Luckin: “If we get it right with artificial intelligence we can have more time away from screens”

Rose Luckin spoke with the Observatory about technology in class, humanities, and ethics in education.

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