Blockchain technology is revolutionizing the way eLearning credentials are issued, stored, and verified. Traditional methods of credentialing in education, such as paper-based certificates, are inefficient and unreliable, leading to issues with fraud and verification. In the eLearning space, there is a growing need for a secure credentialing system that can handle the diverse range of … Read more
In this episode, Mike Palmer interviews Eric Stano, who is the Vice President of Consulting, Curriculum, and Product Strategy at Magic EdTech. Eric shares his extensive experience in educational publishing and content development, spanning over three decades. Magic EdTech is a digital services provider that collaborates with educational publishers and edtech companies. You can read … Read more
US Law Entitles Immigrant Children to an Education. Some Conservatives Say That Should Change is a US News & World Report article highlighting a Massachusetts school district’s efforts to discourage immigrant student enrollment. As the article details, conservative governors and a potential future Trump administrator want to do that and far more to attack our … Read more
Key points: In my fall 3rd-year “STEM in Early Childhood” class, I noticed a common trend: The pre-service teachers, who were all women, shared a stereotypical belief that they were not math or science people, and therefore not equipped to teach STEAM. I typically assign a hefty 20-page final project in my STEM course, but … Read more
BBC reports that President Salome Zourabichvili, a pro-Western leader, expressed confidence that the current election in Georgia would lead to the future that all Georgians have been praying for. This election is seen as a crucial moment in deciding whether to end 12 years of authoritarian rule and push towards joining the European Union. The … Read more
Generative AI is completely transforming the way we build, use, and even think about technology. Recent advancements have ignited a new era of innovation, one that McKinsey predicts could provide a $4.4 trillion jolt to the global economy. The next great AI product could come from anyone, anywhere, and change everyone’s lives. Yet, a handful … Read more
“ Should the future of our society be determined by the leaders of major tech companies? According to Nobel economics prize winner Simon Johnson, giving too much power to a small group of billionaires will come at the expense of the public interest. The British-American economist, who teaches at MIT, also emphasized that the advancement … Read more
In this episode of Trending in Education, Mike Palmer welcomes Katy Knight, President and Executive Director of the Siegel Family Endowment. We dive into the intersection of technology, society, and education, exploring how these elements shape our future. Mike referenced Katy’s appearance on The Cusp with Paul Fain in the open. Katy shares her journey … Read more
The future of the militia group Hezbollah came under scrutiny on Monday as Lebanon’s prime minister revealed that he had not been in contact with them for weeks. The head of the Arab League also commented that the “idea” of Hezbollah could not be destroyed. Recent Israeli attacks have targeted Iran-backed Hezbollah in an attempt … Read more
Over the past five years, there has been a significant focus on the importance of durable or transferable skills. These skills, also known as competencies, play a crucial role in balancing the skills triangle, along with core skills and industry-specific skills. Efforts at various levels, from schools to districts to states, have highlighted the value … Read more