Shaping the Future Workforce through Rethinking STEM

Shaping the Future Workforce through Rethinking STEM

Key points: The global workforce is undergoing a transformation with the advent of the Fifth Industrial Revolution, also known as Industry 5.0. Unlike previous revolutions that focused solely on technological advancements, Industry 5.0 emphasizes collaboration between humans and machines. While AI, robotics, and drones continue to push boundaries, this era also recognizes the importance of … Read more

Top Posts from October

Top Posts from October

I regularly select my top posts for each month, excluding the “Best of” lists. I also feature some of them in a detailed monthly newsletter that I send out. You can find previous Best Posts of the Month on Websites Of The Month (more recent lists can be found here). Here are some of the … Read more

Collaborative approach to enhancing student transfer through crowdsourced professional development

Collaborative approach to enhancing student transfer through crowdsourced professional development

The transfer space is currently facing a critical gap that has become more evident as transfer discussions gain prominence in the national education conversation. While more institutions are hiring transfer professionals, ongoing support and training for this community remains largely overlooked. Historically, transfer has been viewed as an afterthought in the field. It is imperative … Read more

The Influence of eLearning on Corporate Sustainability and the Environment

The Influence of eLearning on Corporate Sustainability and the Environment

The Environmental Impact Of eLearning: Driving Corporate Sustainability In the eLearning industry, the focus is often on scalability, flexibility, and cost-effectiveness. However, the environmental impact of eLearning is a crucial aspect that is sometimes overlooked. While we are aware that eLearning reduces travel and minimizes resource consumption, its role in promoting corporate sustainability is becoming … Read more

Teens from Berkeley and Oakland participate in their first school board elections

Teens from Berkeley and Oakland participate in their first school board elections

While the upcoming presidential election occupies the thoughts of many voters, a new group of individuals will be participating in their first election this November. Both Berkeley and Oakland announced in August that 16 and 17-year-old residents are now eligible to vote in local school board elections. The approval of Measure Y in Berkeley in … Read more

Unveiling the Truth About College: The Presence of Abortion in Voting and Correspondence

Unveiling the Truth About College: The Presence of Abortion in Voting and Correspondence

But for women in states where abortion is illegal or restricted, accessing abortion medication can still be a challenge. That’s where the underground network in Greater Boston comes in, providing support and resources to help women in need. As the abortion debate continues to rage on, college students are stepping up to advocate for reproductive … Read more

Examining Bias, Noise, and Artificial Intelligence in Education with Tim Dasey

Examining Bias, Noise, and Artificial Intelligence in Education with Tim Dasey

This episode of Trending in Ed delves into the rapid growth of AI in classrooms and workplaces. Host Mike Palmer sits down with Tim Dasey, author of Wisdom Factories: AI, Games, and the Education of a Modern Worker, to discuss the implications of these advancements. They explore how AI can assist new learners, the potential … Read more

Trump’s Vulgar Language Sets a New Standard in American Politics – New York Times

Trump’s Vulgar Language Sets a New Standard in American Politics – New York Times

Donald Trump has shattered the traditional image of the President as a role model for the nation. His behavior, especially his use of crude language, has set a new low for the Office. It is hard to imagine past Presidents like Lincoln or Eisenhower engaging in the kind of vulgar talk that has become a … Read more

Advancing beyond adherence: Cultivating connections in academia

Advancing beyond adherence: Cultivating connections in academia

Key points: Our country is witnessing the dedication of teachers serving in what may be the most challenging times in history. As a former educator and someone who supports education leaders across the country in building stronger relationships, I know this is truly a game-changer. The current system continues to incentivize and pressure teachers to … Read more

The value of deliberative speech and activist speech (letter)

Collaborative approach to enhancing student transfer through crowdsourced professional development

To the Editor: In his recent article on deliberative and activist speech (“How Activist Speech Threatens Educational Values,” October 8, 2024), my colleague Nick Burbules highlights the struggle many universities face in balancing free expression with campus safety. While Burbules distinguishes between deliberative and activist speech to address this challenge, there is a risk in … Read more