Articles tagged with Hands On Learning
Research suggests that giving international students agency in the classroom leads to deeper learning, collaboration, and reflection. Students valued autonomy and collaboration, while also needing guidance from teachers to ensure successful learning outcomes.
Two iSchool faculty members receive IMLS grants for projects focused on public library services, children's literature, and AI literacy. The grants aim to strengthen library services, develop new models, and create interactive toolkits for librarians.
The Erasmus+ Students As Planetary Defenders (StAnD) project has engaged over 2,000 students and 500 teachers in STEM activities, giving primary and secondary school students hands-on experience with scientific research. The project's culminating event recognized four students from Italy, France, and Germany for their accomplishments i...
Researchers Dr. Page Quinton and Dr. Michael Rygel will investigate ancient water chemistry to shed light on life on land and energy resources. The project will provide hands-on research experience for undergraduates and analyze Devonian-Permian sedimentary rocks.
A new study from Florida International University found that students who attended public school pre-K performed better academically through high school than those in family-based childcare. The benefits of public school pre-K persisted into adolescence and were attributed to higher-quality teachers and curricula.
Researchers at Worcester Polytechnic Institute are launching a three-year project to train high school teachers in quantum information science and cybersecurity. The program aims to inspire young people to pursue education and careers in emerging science and technology fields.
Researchers found that integrating electronic health record training into coursework increased overall satisfaction and confidence in clinical readiness. Students with prior exposure to EHRs reported stronger perceptions of preparedness for clinical training, leading to reduced technology-related stress on experienced clinicians.
A new book explores how prestigious classical music programmes in Europe, such as the Liszt Ferenc Academy of Music and Sibelius Academy, reflect notions of male genius and national character. Researchers found that contemporary teaching prioritizes promoting national composers and sound ideals, while also reproducing traditional methods.
A new UMaine study identifies strategies to make outdoor education accessible to all schools, highlighting the importance of community support and collaboration among staff. The research builds on previous work by Lauren Jacobs, who examined successful models in rural Maine schools.
Researchers argue that childhood behaviors are being pathologized, and instead propose addressing the root causes of psychological distress by reforming education and mental health systems. They advocate for a more collaborative approach, trusting children and families to define themselves and co-construct their support needs.
A randomized controlled trial conducted by Mass General Brigham researchers found that a parental support package significantly reduced burnout in child-bearing physician trainees. The package included wearable breast pumps, digital perinatal care access, and faculty mentorship.
A study by Adelaide University researchers found that teacher self-efficacy is critical in creating safe learning environments for young children experiencing trauma. Early years teachers play a vital role in supporting children's wellbeing and helping to break cycles of disadvantage.
Nine European high school students completed a six-day simulated Mars mission in Portugal, operating rovers and conducting scientific experiments. The EXPLORE-2 mission aimed to develop young Europeans' STEM skills and team management capabilities, with participants designing their own mission plans and making operational decisions.
The UT San Antonio School of Health Professions' Doctor of Physical Therapy program has climbed national rankings due to its five-decade commitment to excellence. The program's curriculum includes clinical affiliations, interprofessional collaborative care, and a selective rotation tailored to student interests.
A new study from Norwegian University of Science and Technology suggests that observing experienced therapists can enhance psychology students' ability to talk with patients. Psychology students who observed therapists over 10 weeks improved their ability to form bonds and repair relationships with patients, according to the research.
NTU Singapore aims to integrate AI into 40% of its undergraduate courses by 2030. Half will use personalized learning, while the other half will teach students how to build and deploy AI agents. Students will have access to Google's premium AI tools and computing credits to create their own agents.
A new study found that augmented reality job coaching significantly improves job performance for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The AR-based application delivered real-time guidance, enabling participants to complete complex tasks with minimal external support. This innovative approach has the potential t...
A new survey reveals a significant difference between girls' and boys' well-being at school. Girls are found to be happier than boys due to stronger connections with their peers and feeling safe at school. In contrast, boys tend to score lower in academic subjects like reading and science but excel in physical education.
Graduate students at MUSC are earning digital badges in science communications, highlighting their ability to explain complex scientific concepts to the public. This program is part of a larger shift towards providing graduate students with valuable skills that apply to multiple career paths in science.
A meta-analysis of 18 studies found that playing linear number board games can meaningfully improve early math skills like counting, number recognition, and understanding quantity. Brief play sessions of 10 minutes or less have lasting benefits for young children's numeracy skills.
A study in Iceland found that adding more physical education and passion project classes to a school day improves young children's well-being, reading skills, and overall school experience. The researchers discovered that this holistic approach increases enjoyment and mastery of school subjects, leading to better academic performance.
A new report from the Higher Education Policy Institute calls for a fundamental rethink of NHS clinical placement provision. The paper proposes practical interventions to make placements more effective and sustainable, including greater use of simulation and digital learning, new supervision frameworks, and community-based models.
The program aims to train 40 people over three years with a focus on experiential learning, offering hands-on training and internships in hydrogen safety, production, use, and infrastructure manufacturing. Students will gain theoretical knowledge about hydrogen while also getting industry experience.
The Lundquist Institute has been awarded $9 million by the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine (CIRM) to establish a Community Center of Excellence for Regenerative Medicine. This center will expand access to cutting-edge regenerative therapies and create skilled healthcare professionals in underserved communities.
A new study from the University of Houston reveals that outdoor fun with a focus on challenge, novelty, and guidance can promote positive youth development. The 'Four Types of Fun' model offers a theoretical framework for understanding fun and its role in character building.
The University of Houston has received a $1 million grant to study teacher certification pathways and their impact on student outcomes in Texas. The project aims to provide new statewide data, research, and policy analysis to reduce the number of uncertified teachers in Texas classrooms.
The Lehigh K-12 Computer Science STEELS Toolkit provides flexible, free enrichment activities for elementary and secondary classrooms. The toolkit aligns with Pennsylvania's STEELS framework and aims to foster integrated literacy in science, technology, engineering, and sustainability.
The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) has exceeded its $500 million fundraising goal through the Be Bold: A Campaign for Our Future initiative. The campaign, which aimed to accelerate student success, advance research excellence, and expand community impact, garnered support from over 60,000 donors contributing over 200,000 gif...
Research reveals that children's swimming skills are significantly lower in natural environments compared to controlled settings. The study emphasizes the importance of adapting swimming instruction to account for environmental differences.
Nine European high school students spent months in an isolated habitat simulating life on Mars, developing essential skills like problem-solving and collaboration. The EXPLORE project aims to inspire a passion for STEAM subjects and prepares the next generation for actual space missions.
Home care cooperatives have identified key drivers of improved care quality, including worker input, motivation, selective hiring, and high-quality training. These findings have the potential to significantly improve care quality across the home care sector.
A new study from the University of Kansas found that a classroom can work with a teacher to develop its own social construction of thinking. The framework of 'languaging' was used to facilitate students' engagement and connection with material, leading to a more dynamic construction of thinking practices.
A new study by QUT researchers reveals that 'classroom readiness' is a policy construct rather than a genuine assessment of teaching capability. Teaching performance assessments oversimplify the demands of diverse classroom settings and assume graduates can seamlessly transition into teaching with minimal guidance.
A new study from the University of Kansas found that providing pre-service teachers with a low-stakes setting to teach difficult topics, such as the Holocaust, improves their confidence. The research involved four novice educators who delivered lessons on the book 'Night' by Elie Wiesel in a mixed-reality simulated classroom.
The SETI Institute has launched the ARISE Lab program, providing hands-on training for community college instructors and students in astronomy, digital signal processing, and radio science. The program combines real-time radio telescope data with experiential learning techniques to spark curiosity and build skills.
The inaugural event showcased over 150 K–12 student inventors presenting original solutions to real-world challenges. The convention, part of the Henry Ford Museum's Invention Convention Worldwide, provides a platform for imagination to meet impact.
A study at ESPOL found that Design Thinking fosters essential skills in a world of constant change, allowing students to build their own knowledge through experiential learning. The course has been shown to increase student motivation to apply DT in other contexts, with over 85% of students reporting this after the course.
The American Heart Association and Buffalo Bills are working together to bring Hands-Only CPR and AED training to community events and youth sports groups. This effort aims to double sudden cardiac arrest survival rates by 2030, with over 200 CPR & First Aid in Youth Sports training kits distributed.
A University of South Australia study found that students who exhibit higher levels of creativity tend to excel in literacy and numeracy assessments. Higher flexibility in divergent thinking was associated with stronger NAPLAN literacy outcomes, while mathematical creativity was linked to stronger numeracy performance.
Researchers at UniSA found problem-based learning improves engagement, creativity, and academic outcomes for disengaged high school students. The approach links learning to real-life challenges, empowering learners through project-based learning and service to their community.
The NBS Global Leaders programme offers a semester-long exchange at UC Berkeley, $10,000 final-year project funding, and internship opportunities locally and globally. Students will also receive structured mentorship, industry workshops, and coaching to develop leadership skills.
The University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture has won a four-year grant to create hands-on curriculum about AI-related technologies for future farmers and leaders. Selected students will test the curriculum in drones, robotics, and other smart agriculture technologies, gaining skills in coding, drone-work, and robotics.
The partnership aims to enhance education, workforce development, and community health services through collaborative efforts. The initiative bridges academic knowledge with practical applications, offering significant benefits for students and the local public health workforce.
Rice University has received a nearly $500,000 grant to expand its environmental justice education program for high school students. The Houston Environmental Action Learning (HEAL) program aims to equip students and teachers with skills needed to address pressing environmental issues.
The National Endowment for the Humanities has awarded a Preservation Assistance Grant to Texas A&M University's Anthropology Research Collections. The grant will help protect and improve access to the university's anthropological and archaeological materials, while also providing new learning opportunities for graduate students.
The Cyber-Resilience Resource Center will provide training and support to organizations across West Virginia, with a focus on small and medium-sized businesses. Over 200 students will gain real-world cybersecurity experience through the center.
Researchers identified six guiding principles to improve student well-being, including Research Learning Experiences that foster peer relationships and a sense of belonging. These initiatives have shown significant improvement in students' self-identification as researchers and overall well-being.
Non-traditional field trip locations, such as urban settings and Disney Resorts, offer accessible outdoor educational opportunities. These locations showcase cross sections of corals and reef debris, ancient Ordovician fossils, and outcrop analogs that provide valuable insights into modern reef systems and broader earth history.
The University of Texas at Arlington is piloting a program that allows community college students from Dallas College's North Lake campus to participate in paid research opportunities with faculty mentors. Students receive $6,000 for their time and effort and have the chance to advance their STEM education and careers.
A UTA-led program is equipping high school teachers and students with college-level quantum concepts to fill a growing talent gap in the $44 billion QIS technology market. The Quantum for All program aims to integrate quantum principles into national STEM standards, starting with Texas this fall.
A Finnish study found that teaching AI basics to 4th and 7th graders improved their understanding of the technology. The students designed and created AI apps, which helped them develop conceptual understanding and critical thinking skills. The program also explored the impact and ethics of AI on children's daily lives.
A team of UConn researchers, without lab experience, published the first chromosome-level genome of a desert hairy scorpion. The study sheds light on arachnid evolution and advances comparative genomics research.
UTA researchers found that sending material in advance and using Zoom features like chat, polling, and breakout rooms helped keep participants engaged. Short, relevant videos also proved effective in teaching complicated topics. The team recommends a structured approach with activities like icebreaker exercises to foster community enga...
New York Valves: The Structural Heart Summit is a world-class educational experience for the field of structural heart interventions. The summit will showcase advanced techniques, evidence-based medicine, and live-case demonstrations, offering attendees an unparalleled opportunity to explore the newest techniques and technologies.
A new educational credential system is being developed in Guatemala through an international UC3M project called ECOCredGT. Digital credentials are fundamental for re-training professionals and improving employability, as they allow knowledge and skills to be verified by potential employers.
The USC team created a low-cost, customizable learning kit for students to build their own 'robot friend' using the Blossom robot. The three-part module provides hands-on experience and instruction on various AI aspects, including robotics, machine learning, and software engineering.
A new study by the University of Exeter suggests that incorporating spaces for repairing and remaking clothes in shopping centers can promote sustainable fashion practices. Participants who took part in workshops reported engaging in more environmentally-oriented behaviors, such as buying fewer items and sourcing clothes ethically.
The project aims to develop a standardized Next Generation Science Storyline that can be delivered in any high school classroom, increasing science literacy and critical thinking among students. Pop-omics, a popcorn-based curriculum, will also provide hands-on lessons on machine learning and AI, connecting with the national AITC program.
A West Virginia University study found that teens' personality traits and social media platform use are linked to depressive symptoms. Teens with higher levels of extraversion tend to experience fewer depressive symptoms on Instagram, while those with lower extraversion may be at risk for more severe symptoms.
A study redevelops a framework for teaching artificial intelligence and robotics to preschool children, providing five big ideas that can be grasped by young kids. The framework aims to prepare children to understand and use AI tools effectively, promoting healthy and responsible learning in the rapidly developing digital society.