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Introducing ethics in Information and Computer Sciences
Education & Development

Introducing ethics in Information and Computer Sciences

...technology and science, it is in fact an area of the utmost relevance to professionals and, indeed, everyone. This free course, Introducing ethics in Information and Computer Sciences, draws upon examples taken from dialogues, plays and the media to discuss ethics and ethical issues within the context of Information and Computer Sciences. The course explores the...
How do musical instruments produce sound?
History & The Arts

How do musical instruments produce sound?

...technology’; that is, the ideas, the processes, and ultimately the materials which distinguish different musics and musical instruments. I might not be able to tell you how many instruments there are, but I can take a stab at the number of different types of instruments. And to this we turn to the field of ‘organology’ and, specifically, the Hornbostel-Sachs...
Is English squeezing out local languages in Uganda?
Languages

Is English squeezing out local languages in Uganda?

...education, the judiciary, politics and government. The official status of Swahili is more symbolic than functional, mainly because of Uganda’s association with regional intergovernmental body the East African Community. Swahili features on Ugandan shilling notes and notices in courts of law. The country’s language policy also prescribes its use in primary and...
How can we improve teaching about Islam?
Education & Development

How can we improve teaching about Islam?

...educators. As a scholar of Islamic art and architecture, I am aware that for the past 20 years, educators have been trying to improve the teaching of Islam – both in high school and college history courses. The problem, however, is that the teaching of Islam has been limited to its religious practice. Its impact on the arts and culture, particularly in the United...
Enhancing learning and assessment with Artificial intelligence
Education & Development

Enhancing learning and assessment with Artificial intelligence

...ChatGPT into eLearning assessment processes to offer a dynamic and efficient way to evaluate student comprehension, critical thinking and problem-solving skills. By integrating ChatGPT, educators can create interactive assessments that simulate real-life scenarios, fostering deeper learning experiences. [Enhancing Learning and Assessment with AI] Download video transcript...
Why has English taken over academia?
Languages

Why has English taken over academia?

...education taking place in English is lower because it may be harder to express oneself in a non-native language. And there are concerns about the creation of inequalities between those who speak English well and those who don’t – though this may begin to change. Research suggests a more nuanced picture. National languages are still being used in academia and are no...
Explore the Realm of Pedagogy with Pedagodzilla!
Education & Development

Explore the Realm of Pedagogy with Pedagodzilla!

...educational resource. ...[The Pedagodzilla book cover]Have you ever wondered what the connection between a Muppets’ Christmas Carol and transformative learning might be? Have you pondered how behaviourism might help players catch ‘em all in Pokemon Go? Was the Council of Elrond in The Lord of the Rings really a good example of social constructivism? Well, wonder no...
Unmasking inequalities: what COVID-19 revealed about the degree awarding gap at The Open University
Digital & Computing

Unmasking inequalities: what COVID-19 revealed about the degree awarding gap at The Open University

...education. At The Open University, research into Level 1 Computing modules revealed the structural and institutional barriers behind the degree awarding gap and practical ways to close it...The COVID-19 pandemic shone a harsh light on the entrenched inequalities that shape the educational experiences of ethnic minority students in UK higher education. At The Open...