Education

Introduction As the world grows increasingly interconnected and interdependent, many educators are calling to strengthen the global citizenship education of K-12 students. The United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) defines global citizenship education, or GCED, as “a framing paradigm which encapsulates how education can develop the knowledge, skills, values, and attitudes learners need for securing a world which is more just, [...]

Introduction Extended reality, commonly abbreviated as XR, is an umbrella term that refers to three main technologies that combine the physical world with created digital worlds: virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and mixed reality (MR). While all three technologies fall under the XR term, they differ in the extent to which they immerse their user; VR is a completely immersive experience, typically [...]

Introduction “Learning styles” is a pedagogical term that encompasses the many theories of how learners take in information, especially in the classroom. A foundational concept for learning styles theories is that individuals have different, and preferred, ways of learning. Many theories go further and posit that an individual’s learning can be optimized by customizing their education to fit their preferred style[1]. Specifically, we [...]

Introduction How can we ensure that future generations are aware of misinformation online and are critical of what they consume? Our society is constantly changing how we consume media, and more than eight in ten Americans get their news from a computer, phone, or tablet. Younger people especially gravitate towards social media or news websites to get their information, instead of television or [...]

Introduction The COVID-19 pandemic had many effects on society at large, but today’s students have suffered unique struggles that no generation before has dealt with. According to The Washington Post, in the spring of 2022, more than seventy-five percent  of US schools reported concerns about students’ mental health.[1] Educators and researchers have since been trying to find ways to improve the wellbeing of [...]

Everyone’s been there: you have multiple assignments and tests to study for, and you feel like you have no time to waste. You might be tempted to cram, using every last minute to get it all done. But what if taking a break might help to improve your study session? Multiple studies have found that taking small, purposeful breaks (from 5 to 60 [...]

Introduction As education evolves in the 21st century, the methods and learning strategies taught to students must be adapted and transformed to better complement their experiences. According to the National Education Policy of 2009, teachers should adapt their teaching methods according to the needs of the students and situation.[1] Every child receiving their education today faces different struggles and carries different skills that [...]