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Teacher Insights

11-10-2021
Depressed Adolescents Muted in Reactio...
A new study has found that the brains of depressed adolescents give a muted reaction to distressing images. The finding by Dr Liliana Capitão was presented in a paper at the 34th ECNP Annual conference, which took place in Lisbon and online from 2-5 October. She, with her associates, have measured brain activity in young people with and without depression. Previous research with depressed adults does not show this effect, implying that brain development in adolescence may ha...
07-10-2021
Go Green, Go Paperless! Next-Gen Educa...
Having seen the current scenario of educational institutions across the globe, let us consider paperless alternatives to be implemented in different functions of schools and universities by using educational classroom technology for a greener environment and blended learning through collaborative classrooms. There is a need for a social approach and rage amongst humanity to sustain an eco-friendly and pollution-free environment. Trees play a vital role in eliminating glo...
07-10-2021
School Reopening: Online as well as Cl...
During the phase of school reopening, teachers should not marginalize online learning and classroom learning as two different practices, according to Christine Greenhow, associate professor of educational technology in the College of Education, and 2018 Recipient of MSU’s Teacher-Scholar Award. According to her, people should not be thinking of online learning vs. classroom learning as either or, but how to combine them, in the best ways possible, to meet students, families...
04-10-2021
Nano Learning: Information in Pellets ...
In the era of Covid-19 the concept of E-learning gained its prominence. Research studies show that this reduced the span of attention among students by making them screen fatigue. This made the learners difficult in imbibing lengthy concepts. We can offer a solution of 'Nano- learning’. This process is done by giving the learner ‘right information as a pellet’. Here, the idea which is required for the learner is brought as a nutshell before the class and is conveyed pre...
03-10-2021
Visit to Museums, Art Galleries by Pre...
A study by University of Macquarie has shown that visits by pre-school children to museums and galleries from a very young age help in their cognitive development. Neuroscience too is revealing how much brain development occurs in the first three years of life, according to Amanda Palmer, Early Learning Coordinator at Sydney's Museum of Contemporary Art (MCA) who along with Dr Clare Britt, Honorary, Lecturer at Macquarie's School of Education authored a book titled Art and Wo...
24-09-2021
Focus, Gaming Mode in Zoom Meet
Zoom has announced the introduction of Focus Mode in Zoom meeting which was designed with educators in mind. Focus Mode places meeting participants in a view where they are only able to see themselves, the host/co-hosts and the content they are sharing. In this view, hosts and co-hosts can also choose to view participants in gallery view, enabling them to see all participants simultaneously. Zoom has also announced the launch of social multiplayer games to enable users to pla...
24-09-2021
Idea Sharing Improves MOOCS Learning
Sharing ideas in an online environment has a distinct advantage over sharing personal details in driving learning engagement in massive open online courses (MOOCS), according to research done by University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.  Online learning engagement can be increased by nearly one-third by simply prompting students to share course ideas in a discussion forum rather than having them share information about their identity or personal motivations for enrolling,...
14-09-2021
Early Intervention in Children Good to...
A study by KU Leuven University has shown that neuro-biological differences exist in children with and without dyslexia was present already before they learn to read. The findings are based on a study of 75 children in the age of 2, 5 and 6 years who had MRI scan at three points. In children with dyslexic problems, the volume of the brain was lower in the left region at the back. The connection between this region and regions at the front was also less well-developed. The stu...
14-09-2021
New Features in Moodle 4.0
Moodle, the free, open source education platform, is introducing some key improvements in Moodle 4.0 version. A dedicated My Courses page will allow users to view their courses and completion details at a glance while a new Course Index on the course page will make it easier for both students and educators to find activities and resources. The collapsible and expandable component will help learners understand the course structure in depth and keep their progression on ...
11-09-2021
Eye Sight of Children Affected by Onli...
A study done by The Chinese University of Hongkong has shown there is a 2.5 fold increase in myopia (short sight) in school-aged children in Hong Kong after online learning was implemented due to pandemic. Unprecedented level of quarantine, prohibiting outdoor activities and restricting daily routines to indoor activities has triggered a 'myopia boom.' Myopia is the most common ocular disease worldwide and is responsible for multiple ocular complications which carry a h...
Teacher Insights
03-09-2021
Duo Lingo-The Game of Tongues, the Mos...
Have you been learning a new language lately? Although learning a language can be fun, it can also be really frustrating, vague and often far less appealing, th...
Teacher Insights
16-08-2021
Online Education and Importance of Eff...
Are you one of those teachers who thought classroom learning would resume from August? Well, that hasn’t happened. The coronavirus pandemic has permanently ch...