ED Surge

JANUARY 16, 2023

EdSurge: What problems in education is ViewSonic hoping to address with the launch of UNIVERSE ? ViewSonic's Recommended Resources: Metaverse Education: What’s Next for Virtual Learning? How else might this product bridge diversity, equality/equity and inclusion gaps in education?

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ED Surge

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Paul, who says she reads academic journal articles for fun, first encountered this argument when she came across a 1998 paper by philosophers Andy Clark and David Chalmers, who argued that the human mind extends into the world around it. And that's the kind of model that dominates our education system.

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Futurum

MAY 20, 2022

Is hard maths putting girls off physics? On 27 April, Katherine Birbalsingh, Social Mobility Commission Chair and Headteacher, sparked debate when she mentioned that girls didn’t like physics and were put off because of hard maths. She further added that the hard maths might be the reason “physics isn’t something girls tend to fancy”.

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ED Surge

JULY 12, 2022

Higher education is one of the case studies the paper looks at as it explores whether the rivalries created by our social systems are morally problematic—in ways that could be remedied. I came across this paper while researching our Bootstraps podcast series about educational equity. And so it's perhaps a little bit on the nose.

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Chillax Science

JANUARY 11, 2023

Specifically, we can intentionally teach skills and practices related to productive ways to engage in arguments. In fact, educational researchers have noticed that addressing elements of argumentation in formal learning environments can help students (NRC, 2012). You can say things like, I am wondering…. Or, I observed that ….

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STEM Education Guide

MARCH 9, 2023

STEM, an acronym for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, is an essential component of the educational experience. A strong STEM foundation services a practical purpose, paving the way for a wealth of fulfilling, lucrative career opportunities and educational options.

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Futurum

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

At the University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg, Barbara Barnhart and Dr Olivia Long are providing students with vital skills to help them adjust to this new phase of education and develop a better sense of community with their peers. Called Science Seminar, their project aims to help STEM students transition to college life.

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