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A, B, C or D – grades might not say all that much about what students are actually learning
A, B, C or D – grades might not say all that much about what students are actually learning Alternative grading approaches are being explored by educators to rethink traditional grading practices, which have been found to decrease students’ intrinsic motivation and cultivate a fear of failure. These alternative models aim to address issues such […]
📚 Education
The ChatGPT effect: In 3 years the AI chatbot has changed the way people look things up
The ChatGPT effect: In 3 years the AI chatbot has changed the way people look things up ChatGPT has become the go-to app for hundreds of millions of people, changing the way people look things up and search for information. The shift away from traditional tools like Google, YouTube, and Alexa reflects a change in […]
💻 Technology
‘Jeffrey Epstein is not unique’: What his case reveals about the realities of child sex trafficking
‘Jeffrey Epstein is not unique’: What his case reveals about the realities of child sex trafficking Child sex trafficking is a form of human trafficking where children under 18 are exploited for sex through force, fraud, or coercion, and it’s not unique to Jeffrey Epstein’s case. The language used to describe child sex trafficking matters, […]
🏛️ Politics
Who wins and who loses as the US retires the penny
Who wins and who loses as the US retires the penny The US government will save tens of millions of dollars each year by retiring the penny, which costs around 4 cents to make. Large retailers and banks are likely to benefit from the change, as they can reduce labor and equipment costs associated with […]
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DOGE is no more, and in its wake, only chaos
DOGE is no more, and in its wake, only chaos DOGE (Digital Government Executive Office) was dissolved eight months before its charter expires due to the power vacuum left by Elon Musk’s departure from his role as head. Musk’s tenure as head of DOGE was marked by controversy, including a physical altercation with Treasury Secretary […]
🏛️ Politics
Trump’s words aren’t stopping China, Brazil and many other countries from setting higher climate goals, but progress is slow
Trump’s words aren’t stopping China, Brazil and many other countries from setting higher climate goals, but progress is slow Despite Trump’s climate skepticism, many countries have set higher climate goals, including China, which has committed to cutting its net greenhouse gas emissions by 7-10% from peak levels by 2035. The European Union has pledged a […]
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People see leaders who change too fast as less authentic
People see leaders who change too fast as less authentic A new study from the University of South Florida found that leaders who change too fast are viewed as less authentic. Employees tend to see rapid changes in response to feedback as insincere, while gradual changes are perceived as more genuine and authentic. The study’s […]
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Meta is removing its Messenger apps for Windows and macOS
Meta is removing its Messenger apps for Windows and macOS Meta will be removing its Messenger apps for Windows and macOS, effective December 14th (Windows) and 60 days later (macOS). Existing users on both platforms will no longer have access to the desktop apps after the deadline. Users will need to switch to using the […]
💻 Technology
10 effective things citizens can do to make change in addition to attending a protest
10 effective things citizens can do to make change in addition to attending a protest Pro-democracy groups successfully organized large-scale protests across the US, demonstrating that “together we are choosing democracy,” despite GOP leaders’ attempts to discredit them. Democracies that have suffered setbacks vary widely, but practices used globally to fight democratic backsliding or topple […]
🏛️ Politics
TikTok sale puts app’s algorithm in the spotlight – a social media expert explains how the For You Page works and what changes are in store
TikTok sale puts app’s algorithm in the spotlight – a social media expert explains how the For You Page works and what changes are in store TikTok’s algorithm, which powers its popular “For You Page,” is set to undergo significant changes following the app’s sale to a group of U.S. investors. The new owners plan […]
💻 Technology