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Adaptive Teaching: What if the problem is not the student, but the way we respond to their silence or hesitation? 13–JUN–2025 | Speak Your Mind! 🎯 “Rethinking How We Support Multilingual Learners” by Maja Merdovic - Originally published by Verbalists Education & Language Network The image you are looking at offers more than just a set of teaching …
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Trends are changing faster than ever - and young people are feeling the pressure. From what to wear and eat to what to stream and say, the constant churn of “what’s in” is becoming too much. Many are left wondering if it’s even possible - or healthy - to keep up. Speak Your Mind! 🎯 …
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01–MAR–2025 | Sports have always been a place to learn, grow, and have fun. Over time, however, youth sports have come under increasing pressure. Many young athletes now face intense stress that robs the game of its joy. This cultural shift has raised concerns, and one voice speaking out is none other than Luka Doncic. https://open.spotify.com/episode/2l4HhG3JVtdHsHTFiqwOG1?si=U5x2JUCpSVWGyDdOaxpqjw Luka's …
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https://open.spotify.com/episode/305dxa9bVcAo3Nh1F0N8nn?si=TJI7xmi3Rlytp2Jpvl-bcQ What happens when government no longer needs human workers? As technology evolves, we could find ourselves in a world where power is unchallenged and resistance becomes nearly impossible. Speak Your Mind! 🎯 “AI Bureaucrats: The End of Resistance to Government?” by Dejan Trpkovic 22–FEB–2025 | When AI replaces civil servants, resistance to unconstitutional orders vanishes. Decisions …
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29–JAN–2025 | Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, recently stated that AI will soon surpass human intelligence. Writing about this in Forbes, Dan Fitzpatrick raised an important question - who gets to decide the rules AI follows? What makes us unique are our thoughts. Welcome to Speak Your Mind! https://open.spotify.com/episode/4Y0oeoJYXEiIxJaJQXHuiO?si=VWvSxoJcRbGWWKAfHcpk5g One thing that strikes me is how little …
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The post-pandemic education landscape presents both unprecedented challenges and opportunities. Among the most pressing issues is the alarming decline in global student performance in core subjects like mathematics, science, and reading. Compounding this crisis is the worldwide teacher shortage, which affects both developing and developed nations. But can curriculum reforms succeed if there aren’t enough …
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AI in Education: Artificial intelligence (AI) is poised to revolutionize education, yet many teachers remain hesitant to adopt it. While recent data from Education Week points to relevance as a key barrier, deeper systemic issues - such as resistance to change, lack of incentives, and the growing administrative burden - are equally important and need …
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We at PRODIREKT have already written about the recent trend of major study abroad destinations tightening their student visa regulations. This shift has sparked widespread debates about the potential impact on international education. https://open.spotify.com/episode/2UzZkeh6Vh1iQ7jPUhMD3I?si=wcVNjfghQ1672jCqgDU_zw VERBALISTS EDUCATION news – We keep you informed on your education journey! Speak Your Mind! – “The Shifting Landscape of International …
We are not educating our children for the coming AI and information age. How can we future proof education? What’s the solution? Speak Your Mind! – “Education in the Post AI World” by Barry Cooper 26–AUG–2024 | A new Renaissance, a new rebirth with focus upon the humanities and humanity and a radical rethink of how we approach …
Speak Your Mind! – "Rethinking the Value of University Rankings" by Dejan Trpkovic https://open.spotify.com/episode/6vas6IEDPwmarRmRMgMFbl?si=LCs8KzctQ9GGSmeUOn-ydQ What makes us unique are our thoughts. Welcome to Speak Your Mind! Should universities be judged more on their impact and contributions to society rather than their position on a ranking list? Is there a danger that university rankings are perpetuating biases …
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