Have you heard about academic disciplines like neuroscience, digital humanities, bioethics, etc? These disciplines can be described as interdisciplinary or multidisciplinary disciplines as they combine two or more disciplines to create a new field of study. Environmental studies, for instance, combines science, policy, and social science to address environmental issues. To provide more holistic educationRead more
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Majority of the student community is in self-isolation as COVID-19 has brought the entire world to a standstill. The outbreak has disrupted normal practices globally and its ripples are visible in the education sector, thus turning people towards online education resources. A major portion of a student’s life revolves around learning and therefore, it isRead more
With the education industry going through a paradigm shift, more and more university educators are realizing the value of active learning strategies – a broad range of pedagogical processes that emphasize the importance of student ownership and level of engagement – as against passive learning which largely involves sitting in a classroom and taking notes.Read more
The use of AI is increasing rapidly in the education sector. It’s no wonder then that ChatGPT, a chatbot developed by OpenAI in November 2022, has gained global popularity, with the highest percentage of users (15.22%) residing in the United States. Owing to its popularity and capability to generate human-like responses to questions, ChatGPT isRead more
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a computer program’s ability to perform tasks such as thinking and learning, similar to how humans work. Creating solutions once thought impossible, AI is a key driver of innovation and growth across all industries, the K12 EdTech companies being no exception. Educational technology and AI development are advancing quickly thanks toRead more
In this modern, fast-paced world, online teaching has evolved as an increasingly prevalent method of instruction. Furthermore, with the advent of the latest technology, students can now attend online classes and acquire education from the convenience of their homes. As a result, online teaching platforms have expanded to fulfill the rising demand for virtual education.Read more
Despite the adoption of online education worldwide, some believe that this mode of learning can hardly compensate for physical classroom learning. Some educators believe that the online mode of education is inherently flawed and lacks some crucial elements of quality education. Many students tend to neglect their education simply because they cannot focus on theRead more
Table of Contents: Introduction Top 6 Tips to Help Develop Confidence & Comfort During Teaching Sessions 1. Make Your Presence Felt 2. Create Supportive Online Course Community 3. Share Clear Expectations for Your Students and Yourself 4. Use Various Large Groups, Small Groups, as well as Individual Work Experiences 5. Use Both Synchronous and AsynchronousRead more
The education industry is currently going through a major paradigm shift. Traditional modes of delivering content, which generally include an instructor teaching learners in a uni-dimensional, classroom-based setting, are now being replaced by a variety of digitally-powered, innovative, and informative techniques. As a result, the way the modern pedagogic landscape operates has been transformed forever. Read more