As educators, you know a lot of work goes into leading parent-teacher conferences. Hours of preparation go into discussing important, and often sensitive, information with families in a limited timeframe. Plus, talking to parents can feel stressful and nerve-wracking. How do you kindly provide feedback while also making the experience […]
Month: August 2024
China leans into using AI − even as the US leads in developing it
The Chinese government has made extensive use of existing AI technologies, including for surveillance. Peter Parks/AFP via Getty Images In the competitive arena of global technology, China’s ambitions in artificial intelligence stand out – not just for their scale but for their distinct strategic approach. In 2017, the Chinese Communist […]
Fuel Curiosity with Immersive Storytelling
Immersive moments have been happening in classrooms for many years. As new technology comes along, we can easily forget that immersion can be achieved with something as simple as a good story. Let’s consider the profound impact that traditional storytelling can have on students. Storytelling has been used for millennia […]
Stuck bridges, buckling roads − extreme heat is wreaking havoc on America’s aging infrastructure
When highways buckle, the damage can happen quickly, putting drivers in danger and tying up traffic. AP Photo/David Goldman Summer 2024’s record heat is creating problems for transportation infrastructure, from roads to rails. New York’s Third Avenue Bridge, which swings open for ship traffic on the Harlem River, was stuck […]