Articles tagged with Online Education
A University of Phoenix study found that GenAI use among online adult learners is associated with higher academic performance and stronger digital confidence. The study, conducted by Jessica Sylvester and Melinda Kulick, surveyed 491 non-traditional undergraduate students and found that GenAI use was linked to better grades and confide...
The Cross-Cultural Leadership Story Puzzle Game is an interactive, role-based platform that simulates authentic workplace challenges, encouraging cross-cultural communication and collaboration. AI-supported assessment provides personalized feedback, facilitating knowledge retention and improvement of leadership competencies.
A new study from the University of British Columbia finds that AI cannot replace traditional language learning, but a hybrid approach combining corpora and AI can be effective. The study suggests that educators use AI to verify student answers and improve accuracy, while still relying on traditional corpora for teaching collocations.
A new FIU study reveals that stressed-out parents are more likely to rely on screens for kids' entertainment, while fewer enforce consistent limits. Researchers recommend focusing on media quality and personalizing technology guidelines to create healthy screen habits.
A systematic literature review examines how faculty define rigor in online college courses, highlighting factors such as course design, student engagement and institution support. The study identifies areas for future research and recommends further examination of student perceptions of rigor.
After the pandemic, most museums continued offering online programs, with a focus on school programs for K-12 students. The shift was driven by partnerships between museums and public schools in need of digital content.
A University of Phoenix study found that integrating AI tasks into coursework improves key learning outcomes and prepares students for AI-enabled roles. The research team redesigned a course with industry advisory councils to focus on real-world needs, yielding positive results in student gains on AI skills and career competencies.
The University of Phoenix College of Doctoral Studies has released a new white paper highlighting the challenges faced by women who balance caregiving, work, and learning. The paper calls on institutions to build life-aligned learning models that reduce cognitive load and expand opportunity for 'sandwich generation' moms.
A Dartmouth study finds that AI-powered chatbots can deliver personalized learning to large numbers of students. The researchers created an AI teaching assistant called NeuroBot TA that provides around-the-clock individualized support for students, which they found to be more trusted than general chatbots.
A University of Phoenix survey conducted by The Harris Poll reveals widespread gaps in awareness about potential credit for prior learning. Many working adults skip development due to cost and scheduling barriers, while others don't know their work experience can be applied towards a degree.
The University of Phoenix College of Social and Behavioral Sciences has published a white paper on trauma-informed education, outlining strategies to support students' well-being and faculty's mental health. The paper aims to improve learning outcomes, retention, and overall student success among working adult learners.
The University of Phoenix has published a white paper outlining how achieved skills can improve confidence between students and employers. The paper details the development of a microservice that links skill-tagged learning to job opportunities, resulting in encouraging recruitment results.
A study found that a ChatGPT-assisted writing system improved emotional engagement and intrinsic motivation for students with dyslexia, but negatively impacted writing performance. The system's effectiveness depends on teacher-guided integration to avoid undermining writing skills.
The University of Houston is expanding its behavioral health offerings with new ABA training programs, addressing growing need for behavior analysts. Salaries range from $63,000-$77,000 annually, with autism diagnoses on the rise due to improved screenings and assessments.
A new online toolkit developed by the University of Ottawa and Health Canada aims to educate healthcare providers on managing opioid-related issues. The toolkit's co-creation model involves patient input, leading to a deeper understanding of chronic pain and opioid use, and a more compassionate approach to care.
A new MSU study reveals that virtual reality can enhance social connection and student outcomes during classroom instruction, but only until virtual meeting fatigue sets in. The optimal VR duration varies between students, ranging from 20 to 280 minutes.
Patients in an online obesity clinic achieved average weight loss of 16.7% after 64 weeks, similar to clinical trials of semaglutide, but using less than half the medication. The study found that personalized doses of semaglutide combined with behavioral therapy and support led to successful weight loss.
A new study offers fresh perspective on how education systems can adapt to the challenges and opportunities of artificial intelligence. The study proposes a spatiotemporal framework for transforming education, including innovative strategies such as self-directed learning, student-centered pedagogy, and personalized assessments.
The study highlights the growing reliance on unregulated private tutoring in Lebanon, driven by government neglect of public education. This is particularly affecting disadvantaged families who are forced to sacrifice their children's well-being to secure their future opportunities.
ChatGPT excelled on straightforward math homework, but struggled with higher-level problems requiring reasoning. The study concludes that a student can use ChatGPT exclusively to get a B and pass the course, but lacks learning.
The ELion Intelligent Chinese Composition Tutoring System uses LLMs to evaluate student essays across four dimensions, providing detailed assessments and personalized feedback. The system has been instrumental in addressing teachers' excessive grading workloads and has facilitated the analysis of nearly 50,000 compositions.
Researchers from East China Normal University developed an AI-driven system to analyze classroom videos, revealing teacher-centered instruction prevails in primary and secondary schools. The study also found that older students engage less in critical discussions and more in structured questions.
Researchers identified five consumer segments in Japan's CSA market, with 'Sustainable Food Seekers' showing the highest interest. The study highlights the importance of promoting CSA's educational, environmental, and social benefits over organic certifications. Japanese consumers prioritize food education, environmental issues, and so...
The New Sunshine Hospital School Program provides flexible, adaptive education to hospitalized children, addressing the unique needs of those with severe illnesses. The program's innovative models and strategies have contributed valuable insights to global efforts in healthcare and education.
Researchers from Waseda University discovered that common phrasal expressions have a significant impact on how fluent speakers sound, even when controlling for smoothness and other acoustic features. This study suggests that language learners should focus on mastering everyday phrases rather than rare vocabulary to improve their fluency.
A study explores how large language models (LLMs) can transform teaching by generating customized educational materials, assessing student progress, and providing targeted feedback. LLMs excel at automating routine tasks, reducing teachers' workload and enabling them to focus on mentoring students.
A study published in ECNU Review of Education reveals a positive trend in Chinese college students' social-emotional ability, influenced by education level, gender, and family background. The researchers developed a modified social-emotional questionnaire to assess this critical human foundation.
A new study offers a fresh perspective on how education systems can adapt to the challenges and opportunities of artificial intelligence. The study proposes several innovative strategies, including reducing prescribed curriculum time, transforming pedagogy, and personalizing assessments.
The study highlights the need to reconstruct human education due to increasing uncertainties in politics, economy, science, and technology. A proposed strategy includes rebuilding an educational contract based on understanding and cooperation, developing a dynamic lifelong education system, and exploring AI-empowered education models.
CHEST MedCast offers over 400 videos and podcasts with personalized content recommendations, available on-demand and at any time from any device. The platform features an algorithm-based recommendation engine and up to 100 available CME credits/MOC points.
A recent study found that 45.9% of ChatGPT-generated feedback was rejected by second-language learners, with content-focused feedback facing higher rejection rates. The researchers identified four key factors driving rejection: misalignment with goals or external standards, and the subjective nature of content-related suggestions.
A University of Mississippi study found that student performance scores declined during the pandemic and continue to drop, with a focus on lost life skills such as time management, self-motivation, and social interaction. The research highlights the need for intentional life skill development before and after college.
The American Heart Association's webinar will explore the benefits of charitable gift annuities and qualified charitable distributions, helping donors maximize their giving potential while ensuring a reliable income stream. Participants will also gain insights into how to create a lasting legacy for causes close to their heart.
Researchers found that GenAI feedback offers timely and personalized feedback, educational benefits as an essay editor and tutor, and social benefits as a supportive environment. However, challenges include limited AI skills, dependency risk, and emotional understanding limitations.
A new study found that health department workforce roles are comparatively underpaid and have lower job requirements compared to the private sector. The findings highlight recruitment and retention challenges for health departments, particularly for leadership and management positions.
A survey of 200 UK teachers found that 76% of secondary school teachers and 60% of primary school teachers are extremely concerned about the influence of online misogyny on their students. The study reveals that male students often reflect misogynistic ideas, while female students face victims of misogyny in schools.
Researchers from the University of Surrey have demonstrated that adults can acquire absolute pitch through targeted training. In an eight-week online program, participants made significant progress in identifying musical pitches with high accuracy. The study's findings provide new insights into musical cognition and learning.
Research at the University of South Australia found that Minecraft fosters teamwork, communication and social skills in children through collaborative play. The game also promotes problem-solving skills, creativity and language abilities, making it a powerful tool for learning and social development.
The Certified Landscape Professional course is designed for anyone managing ornamental landscapes or starting a career in the industry. Course topics include site assessment, landscape planning, and plant selection, with certification valid for two years.
The American Heart Association and the National Football League are awarding $1,000 grants to support physical activity in local schools. The grants aim to encourage students to move for at least 60 minutes each day through the NFL PLAY 60 app, available on iOS and Android devices.
The collaboration aims to create new opportunities for aspiring physical therapists, offering scholarships and accelerated programs. It will also advance residency and fellowship training through admission pathways and co-develop a primary care physical therapy fellowship.
A cohort study of Canadian children found that high ultraprocessed food consumption during early childhood is associated with obesity development, particularly in males. The study suggests that targeted public health initiatives can help reduce ultraprocessed food intake and prevent obesity.
A cross-sectional study found that underrepresented in medicine internal medicine residents remained underrepresented compared to their program's county populations. The findings highlight the need for racial and ethnic diversity policies to address the continuing disparity among graduate medical education physicians.
A study found that F.A.S.T. acronym was equally effective as BE-FAST in prompting people to call 911 at the first sign of stroke. However, the key stroke warning signs were remembered better with the F.A.S.T. acronym.
A new survey from the American Heart Association reveals an increase in confidence among U.S. adults to perform lifesaving CPR during cardiac emergencies. The Nation of Lifesavers movement has contributed to this growth, with more people feeling prepared to respond in such situations.
A recent study by researchers from the University of Toronto found that older adults who experienced parental divorce during childhood have a 60% higher odds of stroke. The study controlled for known risk factors and still showed a strong association between parental divorce and stroke.
The study proposes a 'school within a school' approach to enable small changes that can affect entire systems. Researchers highlight the need for transformational changes to better prepare students for the age of Artificial Intelligence.
The University of Texas at Arlington's College of Education and CONHI online master's programs have ranked among the top 60 in the nation. UTA's online programs offer flexible options empowering students to balance their studies with work, family and other commitments.
The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign has received USGIF accreditation for its online graduate certificate and master's degree in CyberGIS and Geospatial Data Science. The partnership will train students to address large-scale problems using geospatial sciences, mathematical and statistical sciences, and cyberinfrastructure.
A study by UCSF researchers found that language, education, and age affect someone's ability to engage with digital health tools. Young English speakers are most comfortable using digital health tools, but others face barriers due to limited education or language proficiency.
The complimentary CME/CE course, offered in support of the 2022 White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition and Health, has reported significant improvements in clinicians' knowledge, confidence, and practice of lifestyle medicine. Over 53,000 clinicians have registered for the course so far.
Despite significant declines in teen pregnancies in the UK, regional disparities persist, and some outcomes worsen. Experts warn that the 'rates are down, so the job is done' mentality may be detrimental to progress.
A new study found that Norwegian boys are outperforming girls in learning English as a second language, with the gap increasing at age 13. The researchers suggest that online gaming and digital technology may be contributing factors, contradicting conventional wisdom about gender differences in language acquisition.
A new report warns that the recent conflict in Lebanon has deepened a national education crisis, with children losing up to 60% of school time over the past six years. The study found that refugee children and students with disabilities face the greatest risk of missing out further due to uneven effects of violence.
Researchers at USF Health have created the first ever peer-reviewed guide to audio podcasts dedicated to infectious diseases. The study highlights 38 popular infectious disease-oriented audio podcasts, including a new USF Health series called Contagion: An Infectious Diseases Podcast.
A study published in Psychological Science found that 2-year-olds rely on grammatical information to understand the meaning of new words. The researchers used focus signals in sentences to manipulate children's responses, showing that young kids can absorb grammatical cues and leverage them to learn new words.
A new book by Dr Merten Reglitz proposes a human right to free internet access, including protections against government censorship and surveillance. The research argues that governments should provide guaranteed access to the internet with sufficient quality to meet basic human rights needs.
The exhibition 'ÜberLeben erzählen' at the StadtPalais in Stuttgart sheds light on the 1944 massacre in Sant'Anna di Stazzema, Italy, through personal stories and witness accounts. The show is part of an interdisciplinary project that also explores remembrance, silence, and reflection on the past.
A new report from the University of Houston found that massive multiplayer online gamers learn valuable skills in the workplace, including problem-solving, teamwork, and leadership. The study revealed that gaming can be a way for people to grow both personally and professionally when done in moderation.
Boston University School of Medicine has received a $400,000 grant to create continuing education programs for primary care providers on treating opioid use disorders. The program aims to address knowledge gaps and promote behavior change among healthcare professionals.