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Addressing the tech skills gap at K-12 level
Bambi Majumdar EducationThe COVID-19 pandemic and its social distancing consequences have taught us that online education and soft skills will be integral parts of education going forward. As schools rapidly switch from classrooms to e-learning modes, students are learning how to interact and collaborate on projects that they would do in person. At this point, no one is sure how long the quarantine will last, but schools are focused on continuing education efforts and coming up with innovative ways to keep students engaged. Touching upon areas like soft skills and encouraging an exploration in computer education makes for a great start.
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Avoidable struggles: Willpower stacking and dour expectations
Howard Margolis EducationFor struggling learners (SLs), success is often difficult. In many cases, their difficulties emanate from our views of teaching: Here’s an all-too-common example: "Just tell them what they need to know. Then let them practice. Correct their work. When necessary, keep telling them to focus and try harder. Then move on. We’ve got a lot to cover." When done repeatedly, this view undermines critical aspects of motivation and learning.
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Interior design is facing a talent shortage, and it’s going to get…
Lloyd Princeton Interior Design, Furnishings & FixturesAs anyone trying to hire in today’s job market knows, it’s getting harder and harder to find qualified candidates. From what we’re seeing in my firm, there currently is a talent shortage throughout the industry, in all positions. More troubling, it appears fewer younger people are entering the profession. That could create big problems for firms in the coming years. A number of factors are contributing to the current shortage.
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I’ve never led an online school. What do I do?
Brian Stack EducationLast week at this time, I thought the worst thing I'd have to deal with that week was the fact that we had a full moon and a Friday the 13th to get through with students. By the weekend, though, it became abundantly clear to me that I was about to enter uncharted territory in my 15+ year career as a high school administrator in New Hampshire. This article is written for every school principal that is or might be put into the situation of leading an online school "on the fly" in the coming days and weeks.
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The coronavirus threat to US education: Part 2
Patrick Gleeson EducationIn part one of this two-part series, I explained that the consequences of this pandemic for school funding will be severe. But for teachers, that's only one of several problems. For example, we don't know yet how many teachers will lose their jobs, but during the Great Recession of 2008 nearly 300,000 teachers (and support personnel) lost their jobs. Job losses in the coming pandemic-related recession will likely be at least this bad.
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You can’t be what you can’t see
Angela Cleveland Education"I fought really hard to get here," she said with tears filling her eyes. "I’m in my first internship and not only am I the only woman there, but I’m the only person of color. I don’t belong in this field." I sat across the auditorium, stunned by this statement from a fellow audience member. I was at a forum discussion about women in the computing workforce at Spelman College. I was shaken by what I was hearing. Was it possible that the number of women in computer science is really that imbalanced? Sadly, the answer is yes.
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Accepting the new virtual reality
Linda Popky Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementAs the coronavirus crisis escalates, more and more restrictions are being put in place: no large gatherings, no in-person classes at school, no sporting events, avoid air travel, cancel unnecessary meetings, etc. Many employers have closed their campuses and required employees to work from home — when they can. Many industries, like retail, hospitality, and personal services, can't just be packaged up and run remotely. But there are many others that could provide remote services — but have just never made it part of their offerings.
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Ranking of world’s best dental schools features significant international…
Tammy Hinojos Oral & Dental HealthcareIs America still the superpower it was in years past? We'll let world leaders and political commentators battle that one out. But in the field of dental education, America doesn't seem to be shining as brightly as some of our global neighbors. This year's QS World University Rankings shows a clear message that some of the world's best dental education can be found in other parts of the globe.
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The coronavirus threat to US education
Patrick Gleeson EducationLike everyone these past few weeks, I've watched the rapid worldwide spread of the coronavirus with alarm. But the emphasis in the media so far has largely concentrated on lives lost and political missteps — both of them significant and disturbing subjects. But nothing I've read seems to describe adequately the impact on American families, probably because the worst is yet to come. It's a huge subject, so here I'd like to concentrate on the implications of the virus for U.S. education.
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4 vocabulary hints for English learners
Douglas Magrath EducationStudents often struggle with academic vocabulary, especially if their L1 is a non-European language. Vocabulary development is critical and should be integrated into all parts of the curriculum. Students focus on the meaning of the material and begin to develop a feel for the word-building process and the overall grammar. Vocabulary should not just be listed and drilled, but included in all phases of language learning. Vocabulary acquisition is an essential part of L2 acquisition that goes beyond the classroom.
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