Writing about Life in the digital age

"The idea of an advisor telling a student who just received an associate's degree to next enroll in a Ph.D. program seems farcical. But, leaders in higher education act similarly when it comes to analytics by embarking to create predictive models without first building a baseline level of understanding around data and analytics."

Without a clear plan and strategy for your workday in place, most of us end up overcommitted, overwhelmed and overworked.

It’s no surprise that Google, now part of Alphabet, loves data, and the company’s execs frequently share the revelations they find, such as their insights on mobile web use. But some of us would be surprised to discover that this unicorn company often turns its eye inward, analyzing information about its people to help improve its operations.

A group of employees from Google’s People Operations section, the equivalent of an HR department, decided to complete an analysis to answer one question: What makes a Google team effective?

Here’s a look at their approach and the startling revelations they had along the way.

"I have seen teachers who use technology to inspire inquiry, research, creativity and excitement. I understand what a powerful tool it is."

"We’ve all noticed the rise in security and CCTV across public places in the UK. But what do you think about introducing these into schools? According to a report by the Times Education Supplement (TES), teachers at two unnamed schools in the UK are to trial body cameras in the classroom in a bid to act as a deterrent and eliminate disruption."

DDoS (Distributed Denial of Service) Attacks come in a number of different flavours, they weaponize data and can inflict severe financial harm

"It seems that every day we read about newer and better applications of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML). Smart appliances that order groceries? No problem. Cars that drive themselves? Done. Need a good movie to watch? Better than your best friend’s last recommendation."

The American architect Louis Sullivan coined the phrase "form follows function," and this is true of classrooms as well.

Almost half (42.3%) of UK citizens believe artificial intelligence (AI) will take jobs in the future, with one in four worried AI is coming for their job role.

To prepare for and mitigate the effects of a cyber attacks, educational institutions must create a cybersecurity culture.

"The spaces in a digital classroom can be personalized or anonymous, static or fixed, open or closed, responsive or mute. The main theme is potential, though that potential can be unrealized if there is a lack of alignment between learning objectives and the technology used to achieve them."

"A love for avocado lattes and Snapchat filters are just a few of the stereotypes following Millennials these days. But students are now pushing back on these generational generalizations, noting that assumptions regarding their attitudes, hobbies, and abilities are hurting them academically."

Learn measured, sensible, and responsible ways to approach social media policy and use in schools.

When it comes to technology use, can educators strike a balance between access and concerns about screen addiction?

As technologies and the workforce change, society must help equip students with the skills for success in the workplace.

"If schools are supposed to be training the workers of the future, the growing consensus is that most of them are not doing a very good job of it."

"eLearning has become an important part of our educational system and has changed the way we view teaching as a whole. With technology advancing with each passing day, soon we might be able to provide a form of free education to everyone in the world, regardless of class or financial stability."

"When you’re on leave from work, do you still find yourself checking work email? Or responding to work requests throughout your holiday? Unfortunately, you’re not alone, with many people finding it hard to completely switch off from technology during their break."

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Why the flipped classroom model is particularly helpful for medical students for its ability to enhance training.

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From finance and politics to tech and entertainment, these people defined global business in 2017.