A research team from The Education University of Hong Kong (EdUHK) and East China Normal University (ECNU) has published a meta-analysis demonstrating the impact of digital textbooks (DTs) on student motivation. Synthesising 27 experimental and…
While the roles of parents in a child’s education are well-studied, new research is taking a look at the role a sibling plays in collaborating on educational projects, and they found a few key roles…
A new University of Maine study*^ has identified what researchers describe as a campus protein challenge. Although students generally consumed adequate amounts of protein, many reported that campus dining halls failed to provide protein choices they considered flavourful, appealing…
Singer’s blonde hair and red lipstick inspire scientists to name new group of yellow and red insects in her honor A new genus of Australian bugs has been named Swiftiephylus in honor of Taylor Swift.…
WASHINGTON — A new report from the American Psychological Association warns that student engagement with educational technology is not the same as learning — and that generative AI tools pose particular risks by improving students’…
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Black parents who experienced higher levels of appropriated racial oppression — defined as shaping one’s behavior and self-concept around dominant cultural norms of whiteness —were less likely to transmit positive, culturally protective…
In a recent Finnish study, more screen time since childhood was associated with better cognitive processing in adolescence. According to one of the researchers, we should not regard screen time solely as harmful. The most…
Many parents have mixed feelings about the unrestricted use of artificial intelligence (AI) for schoolwork. They are concerned about the potential impact on their child’s ability to learn but also don’t want them to be…
Pediatricians who participated in the collaborative mental health program at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago were more likely to diagnose and treat anxiety and depression in kids without reliance on additional…
From the University of Kent press release: New research led by the University of Kent has found that adolescents and older adults pay less attention to social cues in real-world interactions than young adults. The…