TeachThought
DECEMBER 26, 2023
How to transcribe interviews: Step 1. Listen to your interview recording 2. Choose a transcription type 3. Get transcription software The post How To Transcribe Interviews (With Examples) appeared first on TeachThought.
The Hechinger Report
DECEMBER 29, 2023
Aléshah Brown wasn’t yet in high school when she started having doubts about college. This story also appeared in The Washington Post “Even in middle school, you’re feeling all this pressure and stress about going to college, but no one’s asking you, ‘What do you want to do?’ ” said Brown, of San Antonio, Texas. “That was a very stressful thing for me.
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Strange Maps
DECEMBER 29, 2023
A basement renovation project led to the archaeological discovery of a lifetime: the Derinkuyu Underground City, which housed 20,000 people.
Education Elements
DECEMBER 26, 2023
Take a casual stroll through the past predictions I made about education, leading up to 2024. You'll see they were pretty spot-on. Over the last few years, I've called several major trends in education that hit the nail on the head. Digital skills? They've become a big deal in classrooms everywhere, just as I anticipated. Hybrid learning – a blend of online and traditional classes – really took off, especially when the pandemic stirred things up.
Life and Landscapes
DECEMBER 29, 2023
THE WORLD ORDER THAT COLLAPSED BEFORE We often think that new weapons change the balance of power. Chariots in old Egypt. Nuclear bombs in World War II. And now, nuclear weapons in North Korea. It is tempting to believe that the great collapse of the late Bronze Age civilizations, around 1,200 B.C. in the Mediterranean, was due to the development of iron.
The Hechinger Report
DECEMBER 27, 2023
Rural Realities: Education, Workforce, and Progress More rural residents are graduating from high school, but people in those communities remain less likely than their suburban and urban peers to continue their education. This five-part series from the Rural News Network , made possible with support from Ascendium, explores how institutions and students are meeting their educational needs and the demands of today’s rural workforce.
Anthropology.net
DECEMBER 28, 2023
Delving into the enigmatic world of cuneiform clay tablets, researchers have harnessed AI technology to crack the code of ancient Babylonian literature. Led by Professor Enrique Jiménez 1 , the Fragmentarium project at LMU's Institute of Assyriology aims to digitally piece together fragments of the Gilgamesh epic and other Babylonian texts. Dating back over 4,000 years, these manuscripts, written in Sumerian and Akkadian languages, have long intrigued scholars but survived only in fragmente
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Edthena
DECEMBER 27, 2023
In the News In a recent article, Edutopia explored the potential of AI in revolutionizing teaching practices particularly through the lens of AI-powered instructional coaching. This innovative approach to professional learning is changing how educators refine their skills and teaching practices. Unlike traditional coaching, which often relies on external feedback, AI coaching provides a unique, introspective avenue for professional growth.
The Hechinger Report
DECEMBER 28, 2023
Editor’s note: This story led off this week’s Higher Education newsletter, which is delivered free to subscribers’ inboxes every other Thursday with trends and top stories about higher education. Email Address Choose from our newsletters Weekly Update Future of Learning Higher Education Early Childhood Proof Points Leave this field empty if you’re human: Dear Reader, Saying it’s been a wild year in higher education news seems like the understatement of the century.
Anthropology.net
DECEMBER 27, 2023
Archaeologists from the Senckenberg Centre for Human Evolution and Palaeoenvironment at the University of Tübingen have unearthed compelling evidence that challenges established notions about the dietary habits of ancient humans. Their meticulous analysis of animal remains from Ghar-e Boof, a Middle Paleolithic site in Iran, provides intriguing insights into the diverse diet of our ancient ancestors, unveiling a hitherto overlooked facet of their subsistence strategies.
Zinn Education Project
DECEMBER 26, 2023
Art by Ricardo Levins Morales How can we fight voter suppression? Equip young people with lessons from history on organizing for voting rights. That is why GOP lawmakers are making it illegal for students to learn from history how to defend voting rights — at the same time they are making it harder to vote. The “anti-CRT” campaign is what voter suppression looks like in school.
Life and Landscapes
DECEMBER 24, 2023
Lewis on guitar, Melinda, Big Lewis, and Jan singing at the Reginald Bareham Variety Show at the Shelby County Community Theater on November 2, 2013, in Shelbyville, Kentucky. The Singing Mathis Family of Shelbyville, Kentucky!
Anthroholic
DECEMBER 23, 2023
Ruth Benedict, a prominent figure in the field of anthropology, made significant contributions with her theory of "Culture and Personality." This theory suggests that individual personality traits are heavily influenced by cultural factors, rather than being innate or biologically predetermined.
Anthropology.net
DECEMBER 26, 2023
Archaeologists from Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz, Leibniz Zentrum für Archäologie, and Leiden University have unearthed compelling evidence from the 400,000-year-old hominin site of Bilzingsleben in central Germany. Their discoveries, showcasing cut marks on beaver bones, unveil a previously unrecognized facet of early hominin subsistence strategies, significantly expanding our understanding of prehistoric diets and hunting practices.
ED Surge
DECEMBER 26, 2023
As instructors and students press pause for winter break, journalists at EdSurge are likewise taking some time away from writing and editing during the last week of 2023. As we catch our collective breath, we’re pleased to offer you a few reflections about the stories we’ve enjoyed over the past year. Here, find recommendations for articles, books and podcasts that have resonated with us — some related to education and others that extend beyond.
Life and Landscapes
DECEMBER 23, 2023
I was honored to finger pick and sing my song “River Nights” in the background of Wendell Berry reciting his eulogy for Harry Caudill in the documentary by Jerry Deaton and David Harl entitled “Harry Caudill, Man of Courage.” It is frequently shown on KET and was on again last night.
Anthropology.net
DECEMBER 25, 2023
Archaeologists have unveiled groundbreaking discoveries shedding light on the behavior of Neanderthals, revealing their involvement in hunting and butchering straight-tusked elephants ( Palaeoloxodon antiquu s) during the Pleistocene period. This revelation, stemming from the collaborative efforts of MONREPOS, the Johannes Gutenberg University of Mainz, and Leiden University, delineates a significant facet of Neanderthal subsistence strategies dating back around 125,000 years ago.
Anthropology.net
DECEMBER 25, 2023
The exploration of prehistoric cave art has long captivated the imagination, offering a glimpse into ancient cultures and rituals. However, recent revelations by Canadian scientists have ignited a discourse challenging traditional interpretations. Their findings, presented at annual meeting of the European Society for Human Evolution, delve into the haunting mysteries shrouding handprints found in caves worldwide, suggesting a ritualistic practice of finger amputation.
Anthropology.net
DECEMBER 24, 2023
Recent research unveils intriguing insights into the sophisticated choices made by Paleolithic humans regarding stone tool selection. Led by the Nagoya University Museum and Graduate School of Environmental Studies in Japan, a study has shed light on how early humans in the Middle East might have purposefully chosen specific rocks for their stone tools based on rock properties, not just ease of fragmentation.
Anthropology.net
DECEMBER 24, 2023
Researchers delve into the earliest chapters of European settlement by investigating ancient skull fragments from Crimea, shedding light on the crucial role played by the first modern humans in shaping the continent's history. These findings, part of a recent study 1 , are paramount in understanding the roots of early European civilizations. Skull fragment found at Buran Kaya III in Crimea, belonging to an individual dating back to approximately 37,000 years ago.© Eva-Maria Geigl/IJM/CNRS L
Anthropology.net
DECEMBER 23, 2023
During the onset of the Neolithic era, the earliest inhabitants of high mountain regions were thought to have primarily engaged in seasonal activities, relying significantly on wild resources. However, groundbreaking research 1 led by a collaborative team of experts from the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB), University of Évora, Milà i Fontanals Institution-CSIC, and the Government of Aragon has unveiled a complex livestock management system, dispelling the notion that thes
Anthropology.net
DECEMBER 23, 2023
In the intricate tapestry of evolution, one puzzle stands out: the rarity of large brains among other animals despite their pivotal role in human evolutionary success. While humans have demonstrated the importance of significant brain size, such attributes remain a striking exception in the animal kingdom, where most species thrive with seemingly sufficient, petite brains devoid of the surplus neurons present in the human brain.
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