Fri.Jan 10, 2025

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Half a million page views

Living Geography

Another of my blogs has reached a nice milestone in terms of page views. My Cultural Geography blog , which I started in 2007 while teaching the OCR Pilot GCSE (which had a cultural geography topic) is where I place posts (sometimes cross posting from here) related to cultural geography: music, books, art etc but also linked to the definition below: The study of the relationship between culture and place.

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Fire leading to deaths in Singapore

O-Level Geography

What are the common causes of fire in urban neighbourhood? What are the impacts of fire? How can the risks of fire hazards be managed?

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4 Benefits a Digital Credential Program Offers Right Now

ED Surge

Imagine a recent graduate armed with a degree but struggling to convey their specific skills to potential employers. Now picture that same graduate confidently presenting a suite of microcredentials that precisely showcase their abilities. This scenario isnt just possible; its becoming increasingly necessary in todays competitive job market. Yet, some educational institutions view microcredentials with skepticism, dismissing them as unfamiliar to employers and not worth the investment.

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More extreme weather in Singapore

O-Level Geography

Why are there more extreme weather experienced in Singapore? How can Singaporean adapt to it?

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These Higher Ed Stories Resonated Most in 2024

ED Surge

Weve been crunching the numbers, and your votes are in. Heres the countdown of the top EdSurge stories about the college world in 2024, based on readership. Nearly half of the stories in our top 10 involve the impact that AI tools like ChatGPT are having on campuses. No surprise there, considering that just about every week brings new AI products, and students rushing to social media to share how theyre using them on assignments.

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Call for Applications: 2025 Research Development Group for Early-Career Scholars from Southeast Asia | Deadline: February 16

Political Science Now

2024 Research Development Group at the American Political Science Association’s Annual Meeting in Philadelphia, PA The American Political Science Association ( APSA ) and the Southeast Asian Politics Related Group ( SEAPRG ) are pleased to announce a Call for Applications from early-career scholars interested in attending the Southeast Asia Research Development Group (RDG) held in conjunction with the 2025 APSA Annual Meeting.

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The Week That Was In 234

Moler's Musing

Coming back from winter break, we hit the ground running with the principles of the Constitution. The transition wasnt easysnow delays and uneven class times on Wednesday threw off our rhythm, and the textbooks overwhelming vocabulary and dense content didnt help. After some reflection and collaboration with a trusted colleague, I decided to adjust my approach.