In a significant shift towards a more inclusive and supportive educational framework, Ofsted has announced a series of reforms to address post-Covid challenges in schools across England better. These changes come in response to growing concerns over student behaviour, absenteeism, and the provision for special educational needs (SEN) following the pandemic. The reforms will also
Veranda Learning Solutions, a prominent player in the education sector, has announced its strategic entry into the Middle East through its flagship brand, J.K. Shah Classes. This expansion marks a significant milestone in Veranda Learning’s global strategy as it partners with Jumeira University Connect, the training arm of Jumeira University, to offer a Chartered Accountancy
Dubai Humanitarian and Heriot-Watt University Dubai have announced a partnership to enhance capacity building, knowledge sharing, and the implementation of innovative sustainable solutions within the humanitarian sector. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in fostering educational and practical synergies between the two institutions. Giuseppe Saba, Chief Executive Officer and Board Member of Dubai Humanitarian, underscored
University exams taken by fake students using artificial intelligence beat those by real students and usually went undetected by markers, in a limited study. University of Reading researchers created 33 fictitious students and used the AI tool ChatGPT to generate answers to module exams for an undergraduate psychology degree at the institution. They said the
Big ed-tech players are adding generative artificial intelligence tools to existing products already popular in the K-12 world. While some educators and AI experts are excited, they say these new tools make the need for teacher training on AI even more urgent. Google is providing Gemini—its generative AI model—as an add-on for educational institutions using
In light of April being recognised as Child Abuse Prevention & Counseling Awareness Month, the imperative to address the alarming rise in crimes against children in India cannot be overemphasised. According to data published by the National Crime Records Bureau in 2023, India reported a 26% increase in crimes against children during 2022. It states
Thousands of schools in the Philippines suspended in-person classes recently, the education department said, as parts of the tropical country endured dangerously high temperatures. Official figures showed 5,288 schools across the archipelago nation switched to remote learning, affecting more than 3.6 million students. The months of March, April and May are typically the hottest and
New Zealand remained a popular choice for international students in 2023. The Minister for Tertiary Education and Skills, Penny Simmonds, released international student enrolment data for the first eight months of 2023. From January to August 2023 there were 59,306 international student enrolments with New Zealand education providers, a 43% increase compared to the full
Education has always been the most important tool for shaping a child’s future. Understanding this responsibility is Hansen Lee Teck Hui, who started Heuristics Hub with an aim to establish a platform that is more than just a learning tool. Using heuristic strategies to assist students meet their academic goals, Heuristics Hub is also a
After Canada and the UK, Australia is set to tighten its immigration rules for study visas. From March 23, the Genuine Student (GS) requirement replaces the Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE) requirement for student visas. This change was announced on December 11, 2023, but will only apply to visa applications filed after March 23, 2024. GTE
