“…So what happened to the early education experiments in the metaverse, and what do those watching the space think is next? To find out, we checked in with two experts for this week’s EdSurge Podcast — the same folks we had on as guests two years ago at the height of the metaverse craze. Those guests are Greg Heiberger, associate dean for academics and student success at South Dakota State University and Kathy Hirsh-Pasek, a professor of psychology at Temple University and a senior fellow at the Brookings Institution.” READ and LISTEN HERE…
“UNESCO’s Happy Schools Initiative is a transformative effort that places happiness at the core of education. It recognizes happiness as both a means to and a goal of quality learning. Supported by scientific evidence linking happiness to improved learning, teaching, and overall well-being, this initiative emphasizes that academic excellence and happiness are not mutually exclusive.” Check out Kathy’s presentation on Active Playful Learning at the Symposium HERE….
“Today’s episode provides a fresh perspective from Dr. Kathy Hirsh-Pasek on the psychological impact of technology, especially on children. Dive deep into how children play and learn, and the ways technology is forever changing these interactions.” LISTEN HERE….
“Catherine, Princess of Wales, has been diagnosed with cancer and has started preventative chemotherapy. “It has been an incredibly tough couple of months for our entire family,” Catherine said in the video. She said that it has taken time to recover from surgery to start treatment for her cancer. “But, most importantly, it has taken us time to explain everything to George, Charlotte and Louis in a way that is appropriate for them, and to reassure them that I am going to be OK,” she added. Conversations like those that Catherine has had with her children are among some of the more important and delicate discussions that parents can have, according to Kathy Hirsh-Pasek, a professor of psychology at Temple University and a senior fellow at the Brookings Institution…” READ MORE….
“…So what happened to the early education experiments in the metaverse, and what do those watching the space think is next? To find out, we checked in with two experts for this week’s EdSurge Podcast — the same folks we had on as guests two years ago at the height of the metaverse craze. Those guests […]
Read full story >“UNESCO’s Happy Schools Initiative is a transformative effort that places happiness at the core of education. It recognizes happiness as both a means to and a goal of quality learning. Supported by scientific evidence linking happiness to improved learning, teaching, and overall well-being, this initiative emphasizes that academic excellence and happiness are not mutually exclusive.” […]
Read full story >“Today’s episode provides a fresh perspective from Dr. Kathy Hirsh-Pasek on the psychological impact of technology, especially on children. Dive deep into how children play and learn, and the ways technology is forever changing these interactions.” LISTEN HERE….
Read full story >Kathy is a Senior Fellow at the Brookings Institution, where she contributes articles to her Blog on a regular basis.