AIDS-related deaths have dropped to their lowest level since 2004, but progress remains precarious, with the disease still claiming one life every minute. The impact of funding cuts is severe, causing widespread disruption to HIV services and threatening hard-won gains.
The UN’s top disarmament official has welcomed signs of increased cooperation from Syria’s interim authorities in efforts to eliminate the country’s chemical weapons once and for all, as preparations move forward for a third round of inspections by international experts.
In Ukraine, overnight attacks continued into Thursday morning, resulting in 45 casualties and significant damage to civilian infrastructure, the UN has reported.
Blended Learning: An Informative Overview Blended learning, sometimes called hybrid learning, is an educational approach that combines traditional face-to-face instruction with online learning experiences. Rather than existing as a strict dichotomy between in-person and digital education, blended learning intentionally leverages the strengths of both modalities to create more engaging, personalized, and flexible learning environments. Teachers might offer lectures or discussions in a classroom setting while assigning online modules, interactive activities, or assessments that students complete at their own pace outside of class. The most common models of blended learning include rotation models, where students alternate between in-person and online work, and the flex model, in which the majority of content is delivered online but with teacher support available as needed. Research on blended learning suggests numerous pedagogical benefits. By integrating technological tools, instructors can provide multimedia resources that cater to various learning preferences, support differentiated instruction, and facilitate real-time feedback. For students, this approach can foster greater […]
Find out how L&D can steal strategies that make people stop scrolling, pay attention, and take action. From creating learning journeys that feel like adventures to using storytelling that sticks, discover why successful companies are already blurring the lines between marketing and learning. This post was first published on eLearning Industry. Learning And Development Source: eLearning Industry Read More
Looking for a different day? A new Quordle puzzle appears at midnight each day for your time zone – which means that some people are always playing ‘today’s game’ while others are playing ‘yesterday’s’. If you’re looking for Thursday’s puzzle instead then click here: Quordle hints and answers for Thursday, June 5 (game #1228). Quordle was one of the original Wordle alternatives and is still going strong now more than 1,100 games later. It offers a genuine challenge, though, so read on if you need some Quordle hints today – or scroll down further for the answers. Enjoy playing word games? You can also check out my NYT Connections today and NYT Strands today pages for hints and answers for those puzzles, while Marc’s Wordle today column covers the original viral word game. SPOILER WARNING: Information about Quordle today is below, so don’t read on if you don’t want to know the answers. Quordle today (game #1229) […]
Airbnb’s redesign, and its push into enabling users to Airbnb more than just a vacation spot or getaway, has been out for a few weeks now. The idea is that you’ll Airbnb more than just a lovely cottage on a beach – also turning to the service, for example, when you want to experience a city that’s close to home or add some adventure to your trip abroad. We’ve already broken down the additions, including the launch of Experiences and Services, as well as the new look for the app. It all feels a lot sleeker, with visuals that adjust on the fly, a mini social network, and a passport of sorts that saves all the information from your trip. So, if you have a favorite spot, you can easily share it with a friend. It all feels very material. Here we’re taking a look under the hood and finding out how Airbnb is making the app […]
UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Thursday urged world leaders to revive efforts toward a two-State solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, warning that there is no alternative.
5 June marks the 52nd World Environment Day, led by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) and hosted by Jeju, South Korea, under the theme #BeatPlasticPollution.
This article offers the detailed ins and outs of a helpful employee onboarding checklist for L&D to utilize to improve onboarding processes. This post was first published on eLearning Industry. Employee Onboarding Source: eLearning Industry Read More
The United Nations paid tribute on Thursday to the 168 staff members who lost their lives in 2024. They include 126 personnel killed in Gaza, all but one of whom served with the UN agency that assists Palestine refugees, UNRWA.
A corporate website represents a business and informs visitors about its offering, intending to convert visitors into buyers. A corporate website is likely to either target consumers or businesses, rarely both. For businesses in the HR and eLearning niche, understanding the difference is crucial. This post was first published on eLearning Industry. eLearning Marketing Strategies Source: eLearning Industry Read More