Recently published neuroimaging research provides evidence that the directional connectivity between several brain regions plays an important role in emotional processing abilities.
Although interest in emotional intelligence has been steadily growing since the 1990s, the underlying neural mechanisms behind it have yet to be clearly established. The new study, which (more…)
According to a United States of Education report, over 7 million students missed 15 or more school days between 2015–2016. Now in 2020, there are a multitude of schools moving to online and students face even more challenges.
In today’s world, in-person learning isn’t always a viable option, so (more…)
Sweden wants to change the law to protect scholars against online harassment after it emerged that academics and public health officials had either quit Covid-19 research or had needed police protection because of threats.
The amendment to the country’s higher education act would guarantee academic freedom in research and teaching. (more…)
In this series of short blog posts, we break down principles borrowed from the world of user experience (UX) design and demonstrate why they matter in creating impactful, inclusive learning experiences for students. We will write about how these principles apply specifically to online spaces, but educators will recognize their (more…)
If you have a small training team, video can deliver essential training at a fraction of the price. You can also reach more employees in more quickly and efficiently with video, especially if you are a geographically dispersed or large company. The cost to create one video course is far (more…)
China is considering running its national postgraduate admissions test online, raising questions about whether Covid will have a long-term impact on the country’s high-stakes approach to assessment.
China Higher Education Student Information, the digital hub for official examination notices and updates, advises candidates for Beijing universities to “be prepared for an (more…)