Ever wondered how teachers can help kids talk more while they're trying to solve puzzles with a cool coding toy called Kubo? This study looked into exactly that! Nine kindergarten teachers and 36 kids were observed as they played and problem-solved with Kubo. After the first round, the teachers got
Imagine going to a class where the professor just talks and you sit there, probably feeling bored or uninterested. This is what's often known as a traditional lecture. Many students don't like it much because it can be dull and doesn’t involve them a lot. But what if we could change that? That's wha
Think about preparing students for the global challenges that lie ahead in farming and forestry. The NextFood Project, which kicked off in 2018, set out to identify the crucial skills needed to tackle sustainability and tech adaptation. Rather than relying solely on expert opinions and existing lite
Ever thought about how a student's personality affects how much they enjoy learning? It's like a secret code that might impact their classroom experience. Let's start with personalities. Some students are super chatty and always ready to dive into new topics, while others are more reserved. These d
For a while now, there's been a worry that students aren't doing as well as they should. The National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) is like a big test that helps educators and policymakers compare how kids are doing in reading and math across different states. This test happens every two
In the world of medicine and biomedical sciences, women+ faculty often face roadblocks to career growth. While programs to help them advance are crucial, they're not always easy to access. That's why a group of leaders from The Ohio State University College of Medicine decided to create something ne
Imagine you're in a classroom where the walls can change, and every question you ask gets an instant, personalized reply. That's what colleges and universities are aiming for with a new kind of teaching model. This model uses Virtual Reality (VR) and a clever algorithm called Contrastive Language-Im
Did you know that friends can make a big difference in how cyberbullying affects your mental health? A recent study looked into this by asking students from elementary, middle, and high schools about their experiences with cyberbullying and depression. They also checked how close these students felt
When tackling bullying in schools, the first step is always to figure out how big the problem is. Assessments help schools identify kids who might be involved in bullying – either as bullies or victims. Think of it like checking a map before going on a hike. This study looked at the tools schools us
Los Angeles schools are reopening, but some parents are worried about the toxic ash from recent wildfires. Kelli Ferrone, a mom with two daughters at Canyon Charter Elementary, was shocked to find blackened cotton swabs and wipes from cleaning ash outside her kids' school. The Palisades Fire, which
