Should universities use differential treatment to admit students? Published: At first glance, a student’s exam scores might seem like an uncomplicated way to measure academic ability. However, Dr Emil Temnyalov, an economist at the University of Technology Sydney in Australia, highlights the effects of socio-economic influences on these scores. The idea that exam results should be assessed differently based…
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Are there ‘rules’ for conveying emotion through art? Published: While art and science are often separated in academia, there is a lot to be learnt by considering them together. Dr Dirk Bernhardt-Walther and Dr Claudia Damiano, at the University of Toronto in Canada, and Dr Pinaki Gayen, at Visva Bharati University in India, are combining their expertise in cognitive…
Open educational resources (OERs) are those that are “freely available to the public, both technically and legally, to use and redistribute without limitation” (U.S. Dept. of Education Office of Educational Technology, 2017). OERs are: Public – available to all to no cost. Accessible – available in a machine-readable format that is non-exclusive and usable without restriction. Remixable – available…
Coursera stands as a premier online learning platform that caters to a diverse audience of learners, ranging from individuals seeking to upskill and advance their careers to those pursuing formal education and professional certifications. This comprehensive platform has garnered substantial recognition for its merits in facilitating lifelong learning and career development. One of the standout benefits of Coursera is…