Nancy Returns! A Look Back at the Year in AI with Our Virtual CoHost

Nancy Returns! A Look Back at the Year in AI with Our Virtual CoHost

In a thought-provoking discussion, Nancy, our virtual cohost, returns to the show to join host Mike Palmer and our Founding CoHosts Dan Strafford and Brandon Jones. The conversation covers a wide range of topics, including building rapport in the age of AI, the rapid evolution of virtual assistants, and the potential applications and ethics concerns … Read more

Reflecting on the Past: Nine Successful Teaching Strategies for Both Students and Myself in the Current Year – Up to Now

Reflecting on the Past: Nine Successful Teaching Strategies for Both Students and Myself in the Current Year – Up to Now

I have tried about nine new things this school year, and they have all been successful. While I have made mistakes in the past, this year seems to be going smoothly. I will share new ideas for next year in a future post. Providing a bowl of fruit for students each day has been a … Read more

Finance ministry projects 3% growth for Thai economy in the upcoming year

Finance ministry projects 3% growth for Thai economy in the upcoming year

Thailand’s economy is projected to expand by 3% in 2025, driven by factors such as private consumption, exports, investment, and tourism, according to the finance ministry. The country, which is the second-largest economy in Southeast Asia, is expected to grow by 2.7% this year, a forecast that remains unchanged. In 2021, Thailand’s growth was recorded … Read more

£1.5 billion allocated to NHS in England to increase appointments next year

£1.5 billion allocated to NHS in England to increase appointments next year

The NHS in England is set to receive a £1.5 billion boost next year in order to provide an additional 2 million appointments, as announced in the Budget. However, Health Secretary Wes Streeting cautioned that this funding will only serve to “arrest the decline” of the struggling health service. The additional funds will be allocated … Read more

Insights from the First Year: Creating a Student-Centered Approach with SparkNC

Insights from the First Year: Creating a Student-Centered Approach with SparkNC

As we continue to evolve and grow, SparkNC remains committed to putting learners at the center of everything we do. By listening to feedback, making adjustments, and constantly striving to improve, we are creating a truly unique and innovative learning experience for our Spark Scholars. We believe that by empowering students to take control of … Read more

Farmer Brothers Coffee to announce financial performance for the first quarter of fiscal year 2025

Farmer Brothers Coffee to announce financial performance for the first quarter of fiscal year 2025

Farmer Bros. Co. announced that it will release its fiscal first quarter 2025 financial results for the period ending on Sept. 30, 2024. The company will publish its 10-Q filing and earnings results release on the Investor Relations section of its website after the close of market on Thursday, Nov. 7. In addition to this, … Read more

Promoting staff wellness during a year of elections (opinion)

Promoting staff wellness during a year of elections (opinion)

For many individuals, the 2024 U.S. presidential election is causing feelings of déjà vu, leading to stress and anxiety. The American Psychological Association reported that the 2016 election was a significant source of stress for over half of American adults. Fast forward to 2024, and election anxiety is on the rise. This year, the American … Read more