Unfortunately, coronavirus is not immune from the online breeders of misinformation and “fake news.” At this uncertain time, it is important that the information we absorb is reliable and accurate so we can make informed personal and societal decisions about how to best proceed. … [Read more...] about 10 ways to spot misinformation online
Education
Parents! These 5 free resources will help make homeschooling better
As a parent of a young child, the outbreak of the coronavirus can make life particularly challenging. With schools closed, parents now have kids on their hands round the clock—with an added responsibility of guiding them through virtual school. If this situation sounds familiar … [Read more...] about Parents! These 5 free resources will help make homeschooling better
How to empower women most affected by climate change
Climate change is displacing populations and livelihoods. According to the United Nations, 80 percent of people displaced by climate change are women. When climate change wreaks havoc on low-income communities, women are less well-equipped to manage these crises due to cultural … [Read more...] about How to empower women most affected by climate change
Babbel makes its language-learning app free for all US students
As students find themselves cooped up in their homes due to the outbreak, an increasing number of educational services are taking down their paywalls to encourage learners to, well, learn more. Earlier this week, for example, Yale made its beloved online “happiness” class free … [Read more...] about Babbel makes its language-learning app free for all US students
Open source education is gaining over costly textbook companies
Paired with the rising cost of college tuition, the astronomical growth of textbook prices makes many students' dreams of attending a university fall well short of a reality. Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows that from 1977 to 2015 the cost of textbooks rose over … [Read more...] about Open source education is gaining over costly textbook companies
