Archive for month: September, 2024
The hidden cost of the AI boom
Water is needed for development, production and consumption, yet we are overusing and polluting an unsubstitutable resource and system. Eight safe and just boundaries for five domains (climate, biosphere, water, nutrients and aerosols) have been identified beyond which there is [...]
A new immersive learning experience for the 21st century classroom
We are transitioning from a world of passive technology to a world full of active learning experiences. There is a wealth of opportunity for students to become creators of content, as opposed to simply consumers of content by using just [...]
The technology gap: How to ensure students aren’t falling behind
Across the United States, 15 million students lack access to the technology and devices they need to participate in online distance learning. As educators continue to develop online and hybrid learning models in response to the pandemic and our reliance [...]
Learn to “Think Like A Coder” with our new series
Curious about coding? Want to build your programming skills? Or perhaps you just love a good problem-solving challenge? We’re thrilled to announce our new 10-episode series: Think Like A Coder. The series, in partnership with YouTube Learning Playlists, will challenge [...]
How to help kids fall in love with the outdoors
You don’t need to go to a national park to help your kids fall in love with nature; a walk around the block can be enough. Technology also doesn’t have to be the enemy. Instead, use it as a tool [...]
A bold step for womankind: Meet the young women behind Kyrgyzstan’s satellite program
Ranging in age from 17 to 25, they are challenging their country’s gender norms by learning engineering and coding, and setting their sights on infinity and beyond. In Bishkek, the capital of Kyrgyzstan, a dedicated group at the Kyrgyz Space [...]
7 strategies to keep your phone from taking over your life
Raúl Soria We’re distracted like never before — and our phones are probably the biggest culprit. But there is a way you can live with one and still get things done. Productivity expert Chris Bailey shares what worked for him. [...]