Gender differences in early math ability? New study investigates whether girls and boys really differ in the basic numerical skills that provide the foundation for higher-level math by Meeri Kim / May 24, 2018
Hidden talents in harsh environments Learning more about the strengths people develop in harsh environments enables us to leverage these strengths by Willem Frankenhuis / May 15, 2018
Gathering learner data The collection and analysis of individual data may lead to benefits in the form of education specifically adapted to individual children by Annie Brookman-Byrne / April 16, 2018
Do we need a learning revolution, or rather accelerated evolution? Reflections on Alex Beard’s new book, “Natural Born Learners” by Simon Sommer / April 11, 2018
“Never before have we had such power in our pockets” Explaining how technology has changed learning, Martin Ebner discusses the challenges and opportunities of integrating tech into classrooms Interview by Cornelia Puhze / April 3, 2018
“Learning should build on children’s existing knowledge and experiences” Neuroscientist Gerhard Roth discusses what makes for successful teaching and learning Interview by Eveline von Arx / March 23, 2018
Attention is changing in the digital age If contemporary approaches to learning are to be successful, they must take advantage of new forms of attention by Philippe Wampfler / February 26, 2018
Engaging parents through technology improves academic outcomes Timely, actionable information can engage parents and improve student performance at a low cost by Peter Bergman / February 12, 2018
The social robot teacher New study by Kimberly Brink and colleagues looks at how children view social robots and what factors build their trust in a robot teacher by Meeri Kim / February 9, 2018
Educational inequalities – can adaptive teaching make a difference? Hanna Dumont talks about why adaptive teaching can be a win-win situation in the classroom Interview by Alexandra Güntzer / February 7, 2018
School-based social and emotional learning programs What we actually know and what policy makers need to know by Roisin P. Corcoran / February 5, 2018
Artificial intelligence can make MOOCs smarter AI can help customize learning paths tailored to an individual students’ capabilities and create opportunities for more teaching assistance by Julianne Hill / January 29, 2018
