‘Challenging the patriarchy: A hit Indian film that empowers women to support each other’

‘Challenging the patriarchy: A hit Indian film that empowers women to support each other’

“I wanted to show that women, when they are in a community, can really support each other and find strength,” she says. “There’s a lot of warmth in these relationships, and I wanted to explore that. It’s not just about romantic love, but also about the love and support we can find in our friendships … Read more

9 Affordable Ways Schools can Enhance the Lives of Teachers & Students

9 Affordable Ways Schools can Enhance the Lives of Teachers & Students

9 Low-Cost Ways Schools can Make Life Better for Teachers & Students is the headline of one of my recent Ed Week columns. Educators suggest 9 strategies for improving the education experience for teachers and learners alike. Here are some excerpts: 1. Encourage collaboration among teachers by creating opportunities for them to work together, share … Read more

Get a Sneak Peek of the Lilo & Stitch Live-Action Remake – OutLoud! Culture

Get a Sneak Peek of the Lilo & Stitch Live-Action Remake – OutLoud! Culture

Disney has unveiled the first image of the upcoming live-action remake of Lilo & Stitch, giving fans a glimpse of a new look for Stitch in the upcoming movie. The image was revealed during Disney’s D23 Brazil event. The Lilo & Stitch movie is set to hit theaters in the United States on May 23, … Read more

Advocating for asynchronous learning: A personal perspective

Advocating for asynchronous learning: A personal perspective

Mary Nestor, associate director of first-year writing and senior lecturer in the English Department at Clemson University, focuses on teaching general education and writing-intensive courses in various modalities. Millie Tullis, a digital learning strategist at Clemson Online, supports online teaching and learning for instructors at Clemson University and teaches online composition courses with an emphasis … Read more

The Rise of Adaptive LMSs in Modern Business Strategy

The Rise of Adaptive LMSs in Modern Business Strategy

By leveraging AI, adaptive LMSs can analyze vast amounts of data to identify knowledge gaps and recommend relevant content to fill those gaps. This proactive approach to learning ensures that employees are continuously developing the skills needed to excel in their roles, ultimately benefiting the organization as a whole. Moreover, adaptive LMSs provide real-time feedback … Read more

Indian ban on importing Rushdie’s Satanic Verses to be lifted as no official order discovered | Salman Rushdie

Indian ban on importing Rushdie’s Satanic Verses to be lifted as no official order discovered | Salman Rushdie

In October 1988, Salman Rushdie wrote to the then Indian prime minister, Rajiv Gandhi, expressing his disappointment that Indian democracy had become a joke after the government banned the import of his controversial novel, The Satanic Verses. Fast forward 36 years, and it seems that the author may have the last laugh as the ban … Read more

Interview with Hannah Love Lanier, Embracing the Small Screen as Zoe Saldana’s Daughter in Paramount+ ‘Lioness’ – OutLoud! Culture

Interview with Hannah Love Lanier, Embracing the Small Screen as Zoe Saldana’s Daughter in Paramount+ ‘Lioness’ – OutLoud! Culture

Hannah Love Lanier. At just 16, she continues her impressive journey with her upcoming role in Lioness, the highly anticipated drama series produced by Taylor Sheridan and Nicole Kidman for Paramount+. Starring as the daughter of Zoe Saldana and Dave Annable’s characters, Hannah steps into a role that undoubtedly promises to capture audiences’ attention with … Read more

Balancing the Rise of AI – Current Trend in Education

Balancing the Rise of AI – Current Trend in Education

In this episode, we delve into strategies for finding balance amidst the overwhelming trends in AI. We begin with Don Carson from Mighty Coconut Studios envisioning the emergence of prompt-driven VR worlds that resemble the Holodeck from Star Trek. We then explore the concept of the extended mind, as explained by Elliot Felix, drawing on … Read more

Was the Election Rigged by Putin?

Was the Election Rigged by Putin?

I realize this is a risky question to bring up, but I can’t help but raise it. I anticipate receiving a flood of negative comments from Trump supporters. I can handle that. Did Putin manipulate the election? I don’t have concrete evidence. I have doubts and concerns. But for now, I still have the freedom … Read more

Du Blonde: Embrace the Gritty Side – a Joyfully Independent Review | Indie

Du Blonde: Embrace the Gritty Side – a Joyfully Independent Review | Indie

The fun and energetic garage-pop sound of Du Blonde’s latest album, Solitary Individual (featuring Laura Jane Grace from Against Me!), may seem like a celebration of enjoying your own company, but it also offers a glimpse into the world of its creator, Beth Jeans Houghton from Newcastle. Following in the DIY footsteps of her well-received … Read more