Around the World in 30 Days – January 2018
C.M. Rubin’s Global Education Report Biased algorithms are everywhere, so at a critical moment in the evolution of machine learning and AI, why aren’t we talking about the societal issues this poses? Ralph Müller-Eiselt is an expert in education policy and governance and heads the Bertelsmann Foundation’s taskforce on policy challenges and opportunities in a digitalized world. He joined us in The Global Search for Education this...
The Global Search For Education: Impact of Globalization on the North and South Divide
“The pressures in systems in the North is to compete to ensure more and more learners are succeeding in acquiring higher order learning skills as articulated in cross-national tests like PISA, PIRLS and TIMSS.” — Brahm Fleisch The North-South or Rich-Poor Divide is the socio-economic and political division that exists between the wealthy developed countries, known collectively as “the North,” and the poorer developing countries, known...
The Global Search for Education: AI, Algorithms and What Should We All Be Thinking About?
“Algorithms are as biased as the humans who designed or commissioned them with a certain intention. We should therefore spark an open debate about the goals of software systems with social impact.” — Ralph Müller-Eiselt Biased algorithms are everywhere, so at a critical moment in the evolution of machine learning and AI, why aren’t we talking about the societal issues this poses? In her book, Weapons of Math Destruction – How Big Data...
The Global Search for Education: The New Year Resolutions and How We Plan to Achieve Them – Millennials Weigh In
Humanity faces a new set of challenges – we need an innovative set of solutions. For over seven years, The Global Search for Education has been focused on how best to equip youth for the Fourth Industrial Revolution. What competencies will young people entering education this coming year need to succeed in a future no one can clearly predict? Ensuring they are employable at the end of the learning journey would be a given, normally....
Around the World in 30 Days – December 2017
C.M. Rubin’s Global Education Report Whether we like it or not, kids are growing up in a technological environment, and knowing how to make the best use of good tech is a critical part of preparing them for their future lives. Important 21st century skills such as problem solving, communication and creativity can also be improved with the use of great tech. This month our top global teachers share their top tips on which edtech tools...
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