Emerging Trends in Education
Teachers Education Future Teacher CafeToday’s classrooms must prepare students for careers and challenges that don’t yet exist. Here’s a look at research-based trends to watch and resources to help your school prepare students for what’s next.
World's Lightest Solid!
Adults Construction Media ScienceAerogels are the world's lightest (least dense) solids. They are also excellent thermal insulators and have been used in numerous Mars missions and the Stardust comet particle-return mission.
How To Fall Asleep In 2 Minutes
Adults Human Psychology ScienceCan't fall asleep? These sleep tips are better than ASMR!
8 Tips To Strengthen Parent Involvement With Digital Tools
Teachers Education Productivity Teacher CafeTechnology can be used to power better and more meaningful relationships with parents and families. Here are eight points that specify how digital tools can improve parent engagement.
Is the EU Democratic? Does Your Vote Matter?
Adults Human Politics WorldBeing a citizen of the European Union means that many aspects of our lives are regulated by a weird entity. It feels like a huge bureaucracy is making decisions over our heads. How democratic is the EU really and does your vote actually affect anything?
What Can The Most Powerful Satellites Really Do?
Adults Science Space TechnologyHow powerful are satellites up in space right now? What can they do to help us on Earth?
My Video Went Viral. Here's Why
Adults Culture Data Science HumanMy hypothesis is that the algorithm, rather than viewer preference, drives views on the site. As the algorithm shifts, various YouTubers experience burnout (as what used to work no longer works) and right now click-through rate is the key metric.
The Dunning-Kruger Effect
Adults Culture Human PsychologyThe Dunning-Kruger Effect was first described in a 1999 paper by David Dunning and Justin Kruger.