Big Data: Dispelling Myths About Global Education
Data need to tell a story. In this Focus presentation, Hans Rosling helped make sense of complex trends in education and progress toward universal literacy and numeracy. What do these data tell us about our successes and ongoing challenges?
Big Data: Who Really Benefits?
Several years ago, my mother gave me a large manilla envelope full of my old schoolwork — drawings and writings and photos from as far back as preschool — some projects I remembered making, many I didn’t. Mostly the envelope contained administrative records — my report cards, various certificates of accomplishment, some ribbons. That envelope […]
STEM Is for Everyone
Geeky boys excitedly huddled together, figuring out the latest glitch in their robot design — this is a popular stereotype image of engineering students. Not unexpectedly, such images turn off vast numbers of students who otherwise would be interested in studying science, mathematics and engineering. Girls especially may find such images unappealing. But the good […]
Understanding Data Means Changing Our World View
Hans Rosling explains why the way we use and interpret data reflects our world view. The world divided into the ‘developing’ and ‘developed’ world does not exist anymore, he says. There are different stages in the development of countries and thus in the progress made in the educational systems.
Dr. Larson: “STEM is for everyone”
“Hopefully, together, we can co-create new and exciting STEM-focused learning opportunities for our young people, leading them to select more STEM courses and maybe pursuing STEM careers” writes Dr. Richard C. Larson in this week’s guest article. Geeky boys excitedly huddled together, figuring out the latest glitch in their robot design — this is a […]
Dr. Flowers: “STEM: An Economic Essential for this Generation”
Emerging STEM industries hold great rewards for those who are well-educated and properly socialized to take advantage of related opportunities. However, large segments of the population, remain ill-equipped, un-empowered, under-prepared, and are underexposed to STEM opportunities. STEM education is an economic imperative for all of us going forward because it rests at the center of […]
Mr. Shipchandler: “STEAM Approach Can Help Strengthen the Overall Skill Sets of Students Effectively”
WISE: In your view, what are the skills that are most important for individuals entering the workforce? What mix of general and job-specific skills is important? Mr. Shipchandler: Today, the traditional work environment has evolved dramatically. Conventional hierarchies and workplace stereotypes are hardly relevant in today’s dynamic idea-driven workplace, where talent more often than not gets the […]
Dr. Maggie Aderin-Pocock: “STEM is for everyone. It is fun and exciting”
Dr. Maggie Aderin-Pocock, a Space Scientist and Founder of Science Innovation Limited, shares her views on how to make STEM more attractive and fun for learners. What would you do to make science more accessible and fun for kids who wouldn’t ordinarily think it’s fun? Making STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) fun for everyone […]