Category: education
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Mathematical thinking begins in the early years with dialogue and real-world exploration
Mathematical thinking begins in the early years with dialogue and real-world exploration Helena Osana, Concordia University This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. It’s natural to think that mathematics is primarily about numbers. In school, we first learn how to recite numbers and then spend considerable time writing them down…
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We must embed systems thinking in education. Here’s how
We must embed systems thinking in education. Here’s how Breanne Pitt PhD Candidate; Project Researcher, Strategic Intelligence, Trinity College Dublin Abhinav Chugh Content and Partnerships Lead, Expert Network and Content Partners, World Economic Forum This article is republished from the World Economic Forum under a Creative Commons license. In today’s rapidly evolving world, it is increasingly…
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Handwritten diaries may feel old fashioned, but they offer insights that digital diaries just can’t match
Handwritten diaries may feel old fashioned, but they offer insights that digital diaries just can’t match Paula Vene Smith, Grinnell College This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. The first time I taught a college course called “The London Diary” for young Americans studying abroad back in 2002, each student ended…
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New approach to teaching computer science could broaden the subject’s appeal
New approach to teaching computer science could broaden the subject’s appeal Lauren Margulieux, Georgia State University This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. Despite growing demand for computer science skills in professional careers and many areas of life, K-12 schools struggle to teach computer science to the next generation. However, a…
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UNESCO releases a new roadmap for using AI in education
UNESCO releases a new roadmap for using AI in education United Nations This article is republished from the World Economic Forum under a Creative Commons license. Less than 10% of schools and universities follow formal guidance on using wildly popular artificial intelligence (AI) tools, like the chatbot software ChatGPT, according to the UN Educational, Scientific…
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Empathy can be taught at school – and it can lead to more creative thinking
Empathy can be taught at school – and it can lead to more creative thinking Helen Demetriou, University of Cambridge This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. Most people think that empathy – the ability to put yourself in another person’s shoes – is fixed, but it’s not. Empathy can be…
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New approach to teaching computer science could broaden the subject’s appeal
New approach to teaching computer science could broaden the subject’s appeal Lauren Margulieux, Georgia State University This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. Despite growing demand for computer science skills in professional careers and many areas of life, K-12 schools struggle to teach computer science to the next generation. However, a…
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Holiday help! An art expert suggests screen-free things to do in every room of the house
Holiday help! An art expert suggests screen-free things to do in every room of the house Naomi Zouwer, University of Canberra This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. School holidays can feel like a marathon if all the kids want to do is watch TV, play Minecraft or repeatedly ask you…
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4 ways that AI can help students
4 ways that AI can help students W. Ian O’Byrne, College of Charleston This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. As artificial intelligence systems play a bigger role in everyday life, they’re changing the world of education, too. OpenAI’s ChatGPT, Microsoft’s Bing and Google’s Bard all come with both risks and…
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