In 1 classroom, 4 teachers manage 135 kids—and love it
A teacher-in-training darted among students, tallying how many needed his help with a history unit on Islam. A veteran math teacher hovered near a cluster of desks, coaching some 50 freshmen on a geometry assignment. A science teacher checked student.....»»
Canadian insurers and municipalities sharing data could improve availability, affordability of flood insurance
The increasing cost of flood damage has seen property insurance become less affordable for many Canadians. New research from the University of Waterloo shows that if insurers and local governments pooled information on investment in flood-risk manage.....»»
Identifying inclusive training needs for English teachers in Japan teaching students with disabilities
Access to education is recognized as one of the pillars of sustainability; it is certainly a necessary foundation if we are to build a better world for ourselves and future generations. However, education needs to be not only accessible, but also inc.....»»
STEM program for middle- and high-school girls inspires brilliance
In a classroom on Georgia State's Atlanta Campus, more than a dozen middle and high school girls are wearing lab coats and peering into test tubes. They're conducting an epidemiology experiment—the study of how diseases are spread. It's just one of.....»»
Addigy introduces MDM solutions for controlling Apple Intelligence
Addigy's new mobile device management controls empower IT administrators, giving them the capability to test and manage Apple's upcoming AI features, putting them in control of their systems.IT admins can test Apple Intelligence features ahead of lau.....»»
Short empathy training program found to measurably improve classroom behavior
A study involving 900 students in six countries found that a short program of empathy lessons led to measurable, positive changes in their conduct, emotional awareness and curiosity about different cultures......»»
Cultured zooplankton provide new avenue to monitor and rid oceans of microplastic pollutants
Testing for levels of microplastic contamination in marine plankton aims to help develop new ways to assess and manage the rising global pollution problem, Flinders University experts say......»»
Love is blind for male fruit flies, who will choose sex over safety
Male fruit flies will become oblivious to physical danger as they become more engaged in courtship and sex, new research shows......»»
Children and the internet: Helping kids navigate this modern minefield
The United States' most senior public health official, surgeon-general Vivek Murthy, believes social media platforms should come with warning labels. The United Nations' education, science and culture agency says smartphones should be banned in schoo.....»»
We love this dorm-sized printer, and it’s on sale at Amazon today
The Brother MFC Color Inkjet Printer is on sale at Amazon! Save $20 when you order this model today......»»
Target releases new CarPlay app with Drive Up order support
Target is rolling out its new CarPlay app this week. With this app, you can easily manage your Target Drive Up orders and find nearby Target locations using CarPlay. more….....»»
Apple is replaying its Jony Ive trick to manage Maestri’s departure
Apple yesterday announced Luca Maestri’s upcoming departure from his long-held role as the company’s chief financial officer (CFO), with the relatively unknown Kevan Parekh replacing him. It’s no coincidence that Apple made the announcement.....»»
Apple @ Work Podcast: The present state (pun intended) of identity management at work
Apple @ Work is exclusively brought to you by Mosyle, the only Apple Unified Platform. Mosyle is the only solution that integrates in a single professional-grade platform all the solutions necessary to seamlessly and automatically deploy, manage & p.....»»
Adversaries love bots, short-lived IP addresses, out-of-band domains
Fastly found 91% of cyberattacks – up from 69% in 2023 – targeted multiple customers using mass scanning techniques to uncover and exploit software vulnerabilities, revealing an alarming trend in attacks spreading across a broader target base. In.....»»
Letting teachers choose what they want to learn supports teacher morale—and yields better teaching
Student achievement is highly correlated with having qualified teachers who feel empowered and motivated to provide quality education for their students. Such teachers should be in every classroom......»»
Apple @ Work: What Apple Intelligence Means for IT teams
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Here are the official screen time recommendations for kids
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has official screen time recommendations for kids of different ages – but parents still have to grapple with the trade-offs and practicalities. One parent has shared her own struggles with finding the rig.....»»
The HP Spectre x360 14 has a $350 price cut today
We love the Spectre x360 14 2-in-1 laptop having given it 4.5 stars out of 5. It's on sale now at HP making it a truly unmissable laptop to buy......»»
Can"t buy me love: TikTok users seek authenticity in sponsored content, dismissing top influencers for smaller creators
High-profile and popular influencers on TikTok should rethink their approach to brand-sponsored campaigns since followers better engage and trust the authenticity of smaller creators over super influencers when it comes to paid content......»»
Exploring the benefits of AI in veterinary medicine and education
A researcher at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences (VMBS) is discovering new ways for veterinarians to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools in both the clinic and the classroom......»»
"Not my boy." When teachers are harassed by students, some schools and parents fail to help
Since the start of this school year, we have been surveying teachers in South Australia about sexist views among students. This is part of our research into how online worlds are shaping Australian schooling......»»