Best practices for researching with child language learners explored in new book
The ethical practices, dilemmas and challenges of classroom research involving child language learners are the focus of a new book edited by Dr. Annamaria Pinter of the University of Warwick's Department of Applied Linguistics and Dr. Harry Kuchah of.....»»
Book Review: The Machinist Sculptor by Chris Bathgate
Chris Bathgates book on industrial art is a triumph of beautiful sculpture and elegant writing The post Book Review: The Machinist Sculptor by Chris Bathgate appeared first on Make: DIY Projects and Ideas for Makers......»»
Five questions your child"s school should be able to answer about bullying
As children return to classrooms for 2024, school communities will be confronting bullying in person and via technology......»»
Skip the Apple Vision Pro demo queues, soon you"ll be able to book a slot
Apple has revealed that starting on February 5, 2024, it will be possible to make a reservation to try an Apple Vision Pro in-store.Apple Vision ProIt's easily the one Apple device that it is essential to try before you buy, not least because of how.....»»
NIS2 Directive raises stakes for security leaders
In this Help Net Security interview, Roland Palmer, VP Global Operations Center at Sumo Logic, discusses key challenges and innovations of the NIS2 Directive, aiming to standardize cybersecurity practices across sectors. NIS2 mandates minimal cyberse.....»»
"Mom talk:" Study finds immigrant bilingual Latina mothers have dual-language personalities
Children who hear a language other than English at home currently make up more than 25% of the school-aged population in the United States. A large majority of those children hear Spanish because that is the native language of their parents. When the.....»»
The 5 best Kindle alternatives in 2024
The Amazon Kindle e-book reader lineup is popular but not for everyone, so we've rounded up what we feel are the best Kindle alternatives......»»
Apple"s next Studio Display could be curved and very secure
Apple has been researching how to make privacy filters to prevent anyone but the user seeing what's on their curved screen — but Apple has never made a curved screen.LG curved ultra-wide Thunderbolt DisplayYou can read too much into Apple's thousan.....»»
Apple Car could automatically pick you up, take you home, and play your music on the way
Apple has been researching how an Apple Car could reduce how a driver even needs to think about destinations, music or air conditioning, by recognizing passengers and re-routing locations.Starting a SharePlay session in CarPlayIf you thought it was g.....»»
Making as a Creative Practice
Matt Zigler is the author of a new book for educators titled "3 Modes of Making." He talks about imitation, modification and innovation as three different modes of student projects, which develop different maker skills. Matt is an artist and educato.....»»
Cops bogged down by flood of fake AI child sex images, report says
Investigations tied to harmful AI sex images will grow "exponentially," experts say. Enlarge (credit: SB Arts Media | iStock / Getty Images Plus) Law enforcement is continuing to warn that a "flood" of AI-generated fake.....»»
Key management practices to enhance biodiversity in the Western Pyrenees
A study in which the FisioKlima-AgroSosT group of the University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU) participated identifies the key management practices needed to generate and maintain biodiversity in the grasslands of the Western Pyrenees of Navarre. T.....»»
Zuckerberg says sorry for Meta harming kids—but rejects payments to families
CEOs of Meta, TikTok, Snap, Discord, and X testified at hearing on child safety. Enlarge / Mark Zuckerberg discussed Meta's approaches to child safety at the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing January 31, 2024. During a.....»»
Researchers investigate the nature of a recently discovered very-high-energy source
Using XMM-Newton, Chandra and NuSTAR space telescopes, an international team of astronomers has explored the nature of a recently-detected very-high-energy source designated 2FHL J1745.1–3035. Results of the study, published Jan. 24 on the pre-prin.....»»
Learning to read in times of alternative facts
The child runs a finger along the lines of text, painstakingly mouthing the words. Teaching children to read and write has always been a major task for our schools, but developments in society require a new, broader view of what this means, according.....»»
Child poverty is on the rise in Canada, putting over 1 million kids at risk of life-long negative effects
At first glance, Canada ranks among the top third of countries for its work in addressing child poverty. But that isn't the whole story......»»
Why is this obscure 2020 James Patterson thriller so popular on Netflix right now?
This little known 2020 thriller based on a hit James Patterson book is the most popular movie on Netflix right now. Here's why you should check it out......»»
Do tree-planting campaigns follow best practices for successful forest restoration?
Global tree-planting campaigns have reached fad-like proportions over the past decade, and it's easy to understand their appeal. Healthy forests help in the fight against climate change by absorbing some of our excess carbon dioxide emissions, and th.....»»
Evidence of a patrilineal descent system for western Eurasian Bell Beaker communities
Poignant prehistoric burials containing the remains of an adult and child laid in a grave as though embracing in death have long fascinated archaeologists......»»
Future Apple Vision Pro may look out for strain in the user"s body
Apple is researching how to make the Apple Vision Pro see if users are sitting properly, and moreover to not blame the headset if wearing it puts a strain on their neck muscles.Apple Vision Pro could monitor neck strain despite not having any neck mu.....»»
How to use Translate with the Action Button in iOS 17
Apple's iOS 17.2 added a new option to the iPhone 15 Pro's Action button with the ability to start a translation. Here's how to do it, and how to pick the language you want.Apple has added a Translate option to the Action ButtonYou could already have.....»»