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Ep. 82 – Mentoring, Global Engagement, and AI in Higher Education with Gary S. May

Gary S. May discusses inclusive excellence, STEM mentoring, AI for the public good, and the future of global research universities. ...

Digital Literacy is Key, Now More Than Ever

Digital literacy is essential for navigating a technological world because it promotes individuals' access to information and integral development. ...
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Incorporate Technologies in Class Using the SAMR Model

The SAMR model helps teachers visualize how to implement educational technologies to improve students’ learning wisely. ...
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Green Skills for a Sustainable Future

The "green transition" implies a radical change in economic models and society toward sustainability; green skills and competencies are critical for mitigating environmental impact. ...

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Yogome, a Mexican edtech startup, raises $6.6M for kids educational games

Yogome, a Mexican startup of children's educational games, has received a $ 6.6 million investment from Seaya Ventures, a Spanish venture capital fund. With this new ...

Do fidget spinners help or harm children’s concentration?

Some schools are banning these little toys, arguing that they distract students, while others say they help them pay attention. What do experts say?

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Chan Zuckerberg Initiative partners with College Board to provide personalized pathways to college

The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative and The College Board are launching a two-year partnership that aims to expand access for low-income students to “unique, personalized learning ...

Global contest fosters kid’s creativity

Thousands of kids from 17 countries compete and share experiences in the Global Finals by Destination Imagination, which aim to provide students tools to solve ...

Experts warn about the learning styles approach

A new study shows that the learning styles approach may oversimplify human cognition and provide wrong advice, with the danger of negative outcomes for learners.

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Learning to read as an adult can rewire your brain

New research suggest that learning to read literally changes how the brain works, even in regions that aren’t usually associated with reading and writing.

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U of Arizona creates “Micro-campuses” to address global demand for higher education

The University of Arizona is partnering with 11 universities to create "micro-campuses" around the world with the aim to open doors for students unable to ...

Airbnb is democratizing Data Science with Data University

Airbnb believes that every employee should be empowered to make data informed decisions. To address this challenge, the company wants to democratize data science with ...

“To gain prestige universities must impact society”

Universities should respond to what companies need and create a lifelong learning habit in students, says Vicente Atxa, dean of Mondragon University.

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Conscious studying greatly improves test scores

A study from Stanford shows that conscious, self-reflected studying helps college students improve their scores by one-third of a letter grade.

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The future of Storytelling: Interview with Bryan Alexander

Augmented reality, virtual reality, and mixed reality are an important part of Storytelling in education. In an exclusive interview, futurist and educator Bryan Alexander, shares ...

A coding school that pays you to attend

A new coding bootcamp rather than charging tuition is now paying students to learn computer programming while also guaranteeing them jobs when they graduate.

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