"We nicknamed it Eddy": What do schools and teachers think of AI in classrooms?
It's almost two years since ChatGPT burst onto the scene in late 2022. Since then, educators worldwide have been grappling with what generative artificial intelligence might mean for classrooms and learning......»»
Next-gen CarPlay killed the radio star
Eddy Cue teased “iOS in the Car” in 2013, and Apple released CarPlay as an update to iOS 8 a year later. CarPlay was slow to be adopted by automakers in the first few years. Pioneer CarPlay to existing cars first in 2014, then Hyundai released.....»»
"Infecting minds": US book sent to teachers seeks to sow climate doubt
From crops to corals, a book circulated by a controversial US think tank is riddled with misleading claims about established climate science, in what campaigners slam as a bid to "infect" young minds......»»
Researchers: Tackling online misogyny—what needs to be done in UK schools and communities
Research from the Children's Commissioner for England has found that 79% of children have encountered violent pornography before they are 18. One-third of young people have reported receiving nude videos or photographs, with more than half sent from.....»»
Australian parents want schools to teach more sex education topics and teach them from an earlier age
Decades of research have shown when relationships and sexuality education is delivered well, it can improve the sexual, social, and emotional health of young people. It can also lead to improved academic outcomes......»»
The pressures on mental health and well-being faced by teachers in the UK
According to the 2022 Teacher Wellbeing Index—a survey carried out by the charity Education Support—78% of UK school staff reportedly experienced mental health symptoms due to their work in the past academic year. The same survey found that 59% o.....»»
Opinion: Teaching the "basics" is critical—but what NZ teachers really want are clear guidelines and expectations
Anyone watching the debate over the National Party's recent curriculum policy announcement could be forgiven for thinking there is a deep divide in education philosophy and best practice in New Zealand. The truth isn't quite that simple......»»
Rural educators find solutions to support multilingual learners
A new study has found that a professional development program helped teachers in a rural school district in the Southeast to collaborate and identify innovative solutions to serve multilingual learners, or students learning English as a second langua.....»»
Students" mental health is a big issue for schools—but teachers should only be part of the solution, say researchers
Schools are an obvious place to do mental health work with young people. This is important, as about one in seven young Australians are diagnosed with a mental illness. This includes issues like psychological distress, anxiety, depression, school ref.....»»
Study finds dedicated nature play areas underutilized for teaching curriculum at schools
As primary schools continue to invest in purpose-built nature play spaces, experts are encouraging teachers to deliver more of the curriculum in outdoor areas, to boost students' well-being and development and to maximize the use of play spaces......»»
Opinion: New Australian review of how teachers are educated should acknowledge that they learn throughout their careers
Last August, the federal government set up an expert panel to look at the continuous improvement agenda in teacher education in Australia......»»
How "misogyny influencers" cater to young men"s anxieties
Parents, teachers and politicians are worried about the appeal of so-called "online misogyny influencers" to boys and young men......»»
Young children develop better learning skills when taught by teachers of the same ethnicity, US study suggests
Young children who are taught by a teacher of the same ethnicity as themselves develop better learning and problem-solving skills by the age of seven, new research suggests......»»
Oregon eyes mandate for climate change lessons in schools
Oregon lawmakers are aiming to make the state the second in the nation to mandate climate change lessons for K-12 public school students, further fueling U.S. culture wars in education......»»
Teachers change lives—but what makes a great teacher?
Excellent teachers can change our lives. Researchers have shown that good teachers encourage us to think critically, reflect and learn across disciplines. These are all skills that can set us up for life......»»
Study finds new teachers perform just as well in the classroom as their more experienced colleagues
The past four decades have seen an endless stream of reviews into teacher education. Australia has clocked up more than 100 since 1979. This comes amid constant concerns teachers are not adequately prepared for the classroom......»»
Pincered at sea, lobsters get new hope on land in UK
The tiny lobsters are safe from predators—including each other—as they eddy in large white plastic tanks swirling with artificial currents......»»
The Strange Supersonic Aircraft That Never Reached Its Full Potential
The early 1950s ushered in a unique aircraft nicknamed the Stiletto due to its slim, sharp design. The plane was made for a specific goal and didn't last long. T.....»»
Apple"s vice president of cloud engineering departs in April
Amid a recent wave of departures, Apple's top executive for the company's iCloud technology has also announced his departure.Michael AbbottMichael Abbott reports directly to Services chief Eddy Cue, the second top person under Cue's management to lea.....»»
Think you"re good at math? A new study shows it may be because you had equitable math teachers
A new study finds that high school students identify more with math if they see their math teacher treating everyone in the class equitably, especially in racially diverse schools. The study by researchers at Portland State University, Loyola Univers.....»»
The rise of digital music-making in schools during COVID-19
You are probably familiar with traditional school music learning. Starting in elementary grades with simple instruments such as recorders and xylophones through to chorus and jazz and marching bands in high school, music teaching often involves large.....»»