Online learning stories - Page 2

Singaporean parents spent nearly SGD $1.8 billion on tuition in 2023, as digital distractions prompt new focus on improving children’s working memory and learning.

Only 10% of UK firms are confident their workforce has the AI and technology skills needed for future growth, with staff resistance and skill exaggerations worsening gaps.

A smartphone game, Nyiyaparli Widi, is helping revive the critically endangered Nyiyaparli language in Western Australia by engaging all ages through interactive play.

Turnitin updates its AI detection tool to identify text altered by AI bypassers and humanisers, aiding educators in upholding academic integrity.

Nearly half of Australian workers find mastering AI at work as demanding as a second job, raising pressure and career concerns across workplaces.

RevisionSuccess has partnered with Chulalongkorn University to introduce AI-powered learning, engaging over 125 pharmaceutical students in a transformative workshop.

HowNow has partnered with Pluralsight to integrate over 6,500 tech courses into its platform, boosting workplace access to essential digital skills learning.

Australian schools increasingly adopt AI tools, with 78.2% using them, while 53.9% maintain a blended approach combining digital and print resources.

Twinkl appoints Remo Gettini as Chief Technology Officer to lead digital growth, enhancing educational tools for its 6 million global users.

RevisionSuccess and Sripatum University partner to enhance AI-driven personalised learning for Thai students, fostering youth-led innovation in education technology.

Australian tech sector backs swift digital skills reforms to bridge a AUD $25 billion gap and boost economic growth by 2035, says ACS.

Charles Darwin University has launched a high-tech Education and Community Precinct in Darwin, featuring advanced AV systems to boost learning and collaboration.

ACT Fibrenet launches AI-powered mesh Wi-Fi plans in India, offering seamless coverage for large homes from INR 799 to INR 2000 monthly.

Nearly a third of New Zealand schools have now received N4L’s next-generation Managed Network upgrades.

AWS announces new AI tools, a USD $100m boost, and education data deals, including Macquarie University's shift to AWS cloud for 40,000 students.

Catholic Education Western Australia enhances Microsoft 365 data resilience with Veeam cloud backup, securing over 1PB of data across 162 schools in under an hour.

ChatGPT has introduced study mode, guiding learners through material with questions and feedback to boost understanding, not just provide answers.

Udemy has launched its AI-powered MCP Server to boost real-time upskilling, embedding learning directly into workflows without disrupting employees’ tasks.

Australia launches an AI-driven digital science curriculum for Years 7-10 to combat its widening gender gap in STEM education and boost student engagement.

Over half of UK parents say their children can bypass online controls, exposing a widening digital gap in managing screen time and internet safety at home.