“Education is not solely about acquiring job skills” Alex Beard about changing society by changing schools, education for the 21st century, and the role of technology Interview by Caroline Smrstik Gentner / June 8, 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
Precision education What could the future of teaching and learning look like? by Annie Brookman-Byrne / March 26, 2018
Educational apps designed for kids: Avoiding missed opportunities Thoughtfully designing mobile apps to support and promote early learning by Melissa Callaghan / March 19, 2018
The lure of the smartphone A father and media psychologist looks at how he uses his smartphone when spending time with his kids. His conclusion? No need to feel guilty by Gregor Waller / March 1, 2018
Should screens tell kids to end screen-time? Consumers demand more thoughtful design from companies by Alexis Hiniker / February 28, 2018
Blaming smartphones, but missing the point The "new digital divide" entails new opportunities for most young people, but increased risk for the most vulnerable, says Candice Odgers Interview by Sabine Gysi / February 21, 2018
The lasting effects of television and video games in a child’s bedroom A recent study by developmental psychologist Douglas Gentile looks at how bedroom media leads to negative outcomes for children by Meeri Kim / February 20, 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
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
