Nations are pursuing underwater exploration for highly sought-after rare earth minerals, but the head of the UN’s International Seabed Authority (ISA) said the deep-sea belongs to no single country or corporation as efforts are underway to ensure this rich resource will not become “the Wild West” of exploitation.
A second convoy from the Syrian Arab Red Crescent (SARC) reached battered Sweida on Wednesday, the UN Spokesperson reported in its latest update.
Escalating gang violence and displacement continue to drive humanitarian needs in Haiti, the UN said on Wednesday.
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Pregnant women and newborns in Gaza face “catastrophic” conditions, including a dysfunctional healthcare system, psychological stress and food deprivation the UN reproductive health agency (UNFPA) reported on Wednesday.
A senior UN official on Wednesday urged the Security Council to push for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and the release of all hostages, warning that the war has become “a nightmare of historic proportions” and it is “long past time” for the fighting to end and for hostages to return home.
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) in the Hague, Netherlands, issued its advisory opinion on the obligations of states in respect of climate change, read out by the President of the Court, Judge Iwasawa Yuji, on Wednesday.
When Denis Jobin, a senior evaluation specialist at the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), visited a slum in Kenya in March as part of an ongoing evaluation, the smell was overwhelming.
At a time of escalating violence and record levels of hunger in Nigeria, critical funding shortfalls are forcing the UN World Food Program (WFP) to suspend all emergency food and nutrition aid for 1.3 million people in the northeast of the country.
Online learning platforms have become an integral component of modern education, dramatically reshaping how individuals access and engage with learning opportunities. These platforms, such as Coursera, edX, and Khan Academy, leverage digital technology to deliver courses, lectures, and interactive materials to learners worldwide. Unlike traditional brick-and-mortar institutions, online learning platforms provide flexible, scalable, and often self-paced instruction. This flexibility eliminates many geographical and temporal barriers, allowing students from diverse backgrounds, professional commitments, or remote locations to pursue education according to their unique needs and schedules. One key scientific aspect of online learning platforms lies in their pedagogical design. Many employ evidence-based strategies such as microlearning, spaced repetition, and formative assessment to optimize knowledge retention and skill development. Interactive modules—including quizzes, simulations, and discussion forums—encourage active participation and facilitate immediate feedback, which is crucial for effective learning. Furthermore, adaptive learning systems within these platforms utilize algorithms to tailor content difficulty and progression to the individual learner’s performance, personalizing […]
How Education Uses Gamification Concepts to Enhance Student Motivation and Outcomes The integration of gamification concepts into educational practice has become one of the most significant trends in contemporary schooling worldwide, including within the Czech Republic. Gamification, originally associated with the digital entertainment industry, is now widely recognized in pedagogy as an innovative method to boost student motivation, increase engagement, and improve learning outcomes. What is Gamification in Education? Gamification refers to the application of game-design elements, such as points, badges, leaderboards, challenges, and narrative frameworks, into non-game contexts. In education, this means structuring lessons, assignments, and entire curricula to include mechanisms known from board games or computer games, but with the primary goal of supporting student growth rather than entertainment. Why Does Gamification Work? Educational research demonstrates that motivation is a key predictor of success in learning. Traditional teaching methods sometimes struggle to hold students’ interest, especially in an era brimming with digital distractions. Gamification effectively […]
Traditional education and training models are no longer sufficient to meet the growing demands of learners and organizations. With the rise of remote work, global teams, and rapidly changing technologies, modern learners need flexible, engaging, and personalized experiences that fit their unique goals. This post was first published on eLearning Industry. Personalized Learning Source: eLearning Industry Read More