John Guttag and a team of researchers from MIT and Massachusetts General Hospital’s Institute of Health Professions have developed an automated computer system that helps in diagnosing speech and language disorders in children. If diagnosed at a young enough age... View Article
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Creating a flawless system of education is not a reasonable goal. However, as Cory Turner reports, the National Conference of State Legislature’s has been looking into how the American education system might benefit from the practices of several of the... View Article
Anthony Kuhn reports on how some schools in China are taking a more creative approach to teaching and learning. Kuhn reports on students at Cold Water Middle School in Southwest China who participate in a combined chemistry and math class.... View Article
Photo by signet 976 on Unsplash. The Toronto Star reports on Mitzie Hunter, Ontario’s new Education Minister, who states that the needs of special education and at-risk students are a top priority in Ontario’s education system. Hunter states that achievement... View Article
Almost a third of Canadian children are sleep-deprived. For many children, this may relate to the excessive time they spend staring at screens. Cassandra Szklarski from the Canadian Press explores this topic in her article. The ParticipAction Report Card on... View Article
While universities are symbols of success, achievement, and intellectual stimulation, it appears that many universities have yet to enter the world of digital, computer-based learning. The Toronto Star‘s Don Tapscott explains how many universities are reluctant to use innovative, computer-based... View Article
NPR Education discusses Nobel Laureate Carl Wieman’s recommendation that universities and colleges need to revise the ways they teach students. Relying on lectures is simply not reliable, nor is it a pathway for student understanding and success. Wieman states that... View Article
Photo by Bermix Studio on Unsplash. Following the unprecedented growth of technology into all levels of the education system, it is important to take a step back to review and evaluate the changes that have occurred throughout this time. Sanjay... View Article
In a bilingual Canada, many view a second language as an essential component of good education. Hence, many parents rush to enroll their children in French programs. However, concerns arise when the overwhelming popularity of French immersion programs phase out... View Article
Photo by James Harrison on Unsplash. President Obama believes that teaching children how to code is an important step in training them for jobs of the future. However, as Byrd Pinkerton writes in NPR Ed, learning about computers isn’t limited... View Article
The proposed 2017 US budget includes a three-year, $4B “Computer Science for All” initiative. President Obama wants to ensure that everyone, especially girls and minorities, have the chance to learn. Michelle Meyers explores this initiative in her article. Photo by... View Article
An article by Natasha Singer in the New York Times explores the expansion of school startups into the corporate world. Despite the thousands of educational apps and products that exist to enhance student learning in elementary and high school classrooms,... View Article
Students learn best with a variety of techniques and approaches. Human connection, the ability to connect and engage students, is a timeless staple of good teaching. With the growth of technology, schools are starting to infuse human connections into their... View Article
This article in The Globe and Mail describes how Canada may be losing its relatively strong AI community to the US. Photo by Igor Omilaev on Unsplash. In the past, Canada has developed many top AI algorithms and tools. For... View Article
Photo by Aedrian Salazar on Unsplash. A second language may be good for your health. A new study shows that bilingual patients are more likely to recover from a stroke, which results when lack of blood flow to the brain... View Article
The wealth of information available through technology acts as a crutch and results in the deterioration of memory. A study of 6,000 adults residing in Europe found that over a third of participants relied on technology as their first source... View Article
The Register’s Simon Sharwood discusses whether the use of technology truly improves student achievement. Photo by Anastassia Anufrieva on Unsplash. Following the release of the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) scores in 2012, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and... View Article
The growing presence of technology in education allows schools to develop new and innovative approaches to student learning. One of the new methods is called “flipped learning.” Liam Casey explores this method of learning in this article. How it works... View Article
Photo by Phil Hearing on Unsplash. In a stunning turn of events, Nigel Richards, it turns out that the new French Scrabble champion, can barely speak a word of French. In preparation for his participation in the World championship for... View Article
In a Berkeley News article, Yasmin Anwar examines the role sleep plays in long-term memory and the development of Alzheimer’s disease. Poor sleep may cost you more than a few extra dollars on another cup of coffee. It may cost... View Article