(4 July 2024) Thailand’s student dropout rates in 2023 have exceeded 1 million due to a deteriorating society, political turmoil, and economic downturn. Parents are removing their children from the education system. EEF data reveals that approximately 1,025,514 students dropped out, marking a twofold increase compared to previous years. The causes extend beyond poverty, with…
(4 July 2024) The draft International Education and Skills Strategic Framework aims to align international student enrolments with Australia’s skill needs, especially in regional areas. However, it overlooks the difficulties international graduates face finding relevant jobs in these regions, risking their relocation to cities. This policy could harm Australia’s attractiveness as a study destination. Find…
(4 July 2024) The steep increase in student visa fees, which more than doubled from $710 to $1,600 as of July 1, has led many prospective and current international students to reconsider studying in Australia. Concerns about affordability, higher living costs, and the availability of alternative destinations like Hong Kong, Europe, the UK, and Canada…
(2 July 2024) ChatGPT-4 has become the first AI to pass a two-player Turing test, fooling human conversation partners 54% of the time. This test, proposed by Alan Turing in 1950, measures if an AI can mimic human intelligence. Researchers suggest this success might reflect more on the test’s limitations than AI’s intelligence. Find out…
(2 July 2024) Artificial Intelligence (AI) encompasses more than chatbots, extending into visual perception, intelligent robotics, speech recognition, natural language processing, automated programming, machine learning, neural networks, deep learning, and generative AI. These technologies revolutionize sectors like healthcare, finance, and communication by enhancing diagnostics, automation, data analysis, and user interfaces, driving innovation and efficiency. Find…
(2 July 2024) On June 26, 1974, the first product scanned with a barcode was Wrigley’s Juicy Fruit chewing gum at the Marsh supermarket in Troy, Ohio. The scanner, developed by Spectra-Physics, decoded the barcode at 8:01 am. This event marked the beginning of automated retail sales and inventory tracking. Find out more here.
(1 July 2024) Warnings about social media’s impact on youth mental health have been echoed by various experts and organizations, highlighting its detrimental effects. Restrictions on mobile phone use in classrooms are being implemented to combat these issues. Ed-tech’s effectiveness is questioned, with concerns about its contribution to educational inequality and poor learning outcomes. Find…
(1 July 2024) Laos’ Ministry of Education and Sports conducted a workshop from June 23 to 29 to improve teaching methods for children with disabilities. This training aligns with national policies to ensure equal access to education, aiming to create inclusive environments and enhance educational outcomes for disabled students. Find out more here.
(1 July 2024) Education Cannot Wait (ECW) and the Aga Khan Foundation (AKF) have extended their partnership with a $375,000 grant to Schools2030, aiming to enhance holistic learning in Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Uganda. This three-year collaboration focuses on improving teaching, gender-responsive approaches, and holistic skills for crisis-affected learners, emphasizing inclusive, quality education. Find out more…
(1 July 2024) The Sharjah Private Education Authority (SPEA) announced results from the “Itqan” program, evaluating 63 private schools in Sharjah. The program showed up to 80% improvement in school performance compared to earlier years, with all schools now providing “acceptable” or better education, and 68% offering “good” or higher quality education. Find out more…