In a recent commentary piece in the U.S. News, Nicholas Tampio calls for the need to have an education system that teaches students to be thinkers and not standardised test takers. Mr. Tampio articulated his views in light of the Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT) that all American students take in high school to earn admission … Read more
According to a study published in the Urban Education journal, close physical proximity to books and greater adult support for reading enhances children’s learning opportunities. The study found that children who had the highest adult support benefited the most from reading. Conversely, limited access to books is a barrier to reading for children living in … Read more
A recent BBC investigation found that YouTube stars are being paid to sell academic cheating. The investigation uncovered more than 250 channels covering a range of subjects covering a range of subjects on YouTube that are promoting Ukrainian-based EduBirdie, which allows students to buy essays rather than doing the work themselves. In fact, there were … Read more
Recently, British Education Secretary Damian Hinds, announced that teachers in England will be offered up to a year’s paid sabbatical after 10 years of service. The £5m pilot scheme was designed to ensure teaching remains “an attractive, fulfilling profession”. The scheme allows teachers to take between a term and a year away from the classroom … Read more
One of the biggest issues schools and parents have to encounter today is how to manage students’ electronic use. A common guideline advises that students aged five to 18 should not be spending more than two hours per day engaged in electronic media. Yet, this recommendation is almost virtually impossible for students to meet. In … Read more
As a parent, I understand the close relationship schools and parents must have with students. A South China Morning Post (SCMP) article highlighted pertinent factors parents need to consider when raising their child. It professed that “Good communication is key to parents staying informed about their child’s progress and will help them to overcome problems … Read more
Recently, Adobe announced that it will be making Spark for Education with premium features available free of charge to primary, secondary, and higher education. Normally priced at SGD$182.91 per year, Adobe Spark for Education is a fun storytelling Creative Cloud application that enables students to easily express themselves via graphics, web stories and video to … Read more
Recently, I came across an opinion piece by Mr Willard Dix on Forbes, that discusses the need to be competent not competitive when it comes to university and tertiary education. Mr Dix stresses that we need to remember that “education and access to it are not zero-sum games”. Although access can be difficult and access … Read more
Schools in the UK are making a move to remove analogue clocks from examination halls and replacing them with digital versions after students sitting for their GCSE and A-level examinations complained that they were struggling to read the correct time on an analogue clock. The Deputy General Secretary at the Association of School and College … Read more
Today’s world is changing at a more rapid pace than ever before. Just five years ago, roles such as “big data scientist”, “social media marketing specialist” and “user experience manager” were not commonplace. Today however, they are among the most sought-after positions on employment-related portals such as LinkedIn. To develop the adroitness to take on … Read more