21st century skills

Apple seeks to foster critical thinking and lessen the impact of fake news

Apple will support three non-profit organizations in the US and Europe to foster independent and non-partisan media literacy programs.

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The key to curiosity? Asking the right questions

Behind every “Eureka” moment of researchers and great thinkers is a question that sparks curiosity to find answers. Still, education focuses more o students ...

Two-thirds of the world population lack critical skills, according to Coursera

Coursera launches its Global Skills Index, an in-depth analysis of global trends in skills and performance.

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Legos: the best 21st-century educational tool

The method of game ease the learning process and helps develop essential skills like logical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving.

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Why being wrong is the most underrated power skill of the 21st century?

Learning how to be wrong and use it as a path to learning, as well as a source for creativity, dialogue, and new solutions, ...

Sean Gallagher: “Alternative credentials tend to be more targeted and more specific”

Sean Gallagher, founder and Executive Director of Northeastern University’s Center for the Future of Higher Education and Talent Strategy, shares his view with the ...

Gregory Fenves talks about education to boost social mobility

Gregory Fenves, director of the University of Texas in Austin, talks to the Observatory about social mobility and how to make students career ready.

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Esther Wojcicki: “All teachers and students need the skills that a journalist has”

Esther Wojcicki, vice chair of the Creative Commons advisory council, talks with the Observatory about the importance of teaching journalism skills.

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The positive effect of technology on schools, according to Project Tomorrow

Including mobile devices in the classroom helps create an environment of equity and empowerment and helps students understand the concepts better, according to ...

Human skills and the value of liberal arts graduates

Miscommunication between the skills liberal arts graduates have and the skills that employers demand, leaves graduates guessing how their education translates into job ...

European universities prefer small group learning

A study reveals that the most preferred teaching strategy in European universities is small group learning.

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Community-based education to prepare middle school students for work

Southern New Hampshire University aims to bring together cities, employers, and teachers to develop pedagogical content to prepare students for the jobs of ...

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