On the heels of reported Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia on Tuesday and the capture of another key port by the militants on Yemen’s Red Sea coast – including the seizure of eight UN vehicles from a key aid hub there – the Security Council is meeting on Thursday at 3pm in New York to discuss the latest developments.
Twenty-five years ago, the heinous terrorist attacks of 11 September 2001 against the United States claimed thousands of lives and represented “an assault on humanity itself”, the UN chief said on Thursday.
Give your existing and emerging leaders targeted training to support their growth and yours, now and in the future. Let’s break leadership development into 20 concrete training topics, from core soft skills and team-building to strategic thinking, change management, communication, coaching, and digital/AI skills. This post was first published on eLearning Industry. Leadership Development Source: eLearning Industry Read More
Zážitkové učení: Příklady úspěšných projektů na školách Zážitkové učení patří v současnosti mezi klíčové trendy v oblasti vzdělávání. Jeho hlavní předností je možnost propojit teoretické znalosti s praktickou zkušeností a podpořit tak aktivní zapojení žáků do vyučovacího procesu. Školy, které tento přístup využívají, uvádějí, že studenti díky osobnímu prožitku lépe chápou a dlouhodoběji si osvojí probíranou látku. V následujícím článku vám představíme několik konkrétních příkladů úspěšných zážitkových projektů realizovaných na středních školách v posledních letech. Jedním z výrazných projektů, který zaujal žáky technických oborů, byla návštěva elektrotechnické výstavy Volty Expo v pražském areálu PVA Expo Letňany. Studenti oboru Elektrikář zde měli jedinečnou příležitost vidět moderní technologie, aktuální trendy v oblasti automatizace a inovace v elektrotechnickém průmyslu. Za přítomnosti svých učitelů si prohlédli praktické ukázky zařízení, zúčastnili se odborných přednášek a diskutovali přímo se zástupci vedoucích firem z oboru. Velkým přínosem byla šance propojit vzdělávací obsah s reálnou praxí, což studentům poskytlo důležité kontakty a motivaci k dalšímu […]
Independent human rights investigators voiced deep concern over growing risks to both civilians and South Sudan’s political transition following their latest fact-finding mission to the world’s youngest nation – their 14th in a decade.
A national healthcare association and a global technology foundation earned Power of Associations Awards for education programs that drove a 1,573% increase in member access and 31% peer-driven growth. This post was first published on eLearning Industry. Source: eLearning Industry Read More
When the creek beside Taudibura Garo’s school in Papua New Guinea floods, the water doesn’t stop at the gate. It rises through the pit toilets – making the school unsafe – sending the 16-year-old and her classmates home without being able to finish.
Learn how to design effective branching scenarios that turn real workplace decisions into engaging practice. Build better judgment, communication, and problem-solving skills. This post was first published on eLearning Industry. eLearning Design and Development Source: eLearning Industry Read More
Nepal’s call for financial compensation following recent deadly floods underlines the need to help countries that contribute the least to climate change – but are increasingly grappling with its most lethal consequences, the top UN official in the country said on Wednesday.
Since the Taliban returned to power in 2021, the plight of Afghans has only deteriorated, with millions impoverished while authorities violate basic human rights daily.
Blended Learning: A Scientific Overview Blended learning, sometimes referred to as hybrid learning, is an educational approach that strategically combines traditional face-to-face classroom methods with online digital media and resources. This pedagogical model integrates in-person instruction and online elements to create a more flexible and personalized learning experience. The goal of blended learning is not merely to supplement traditional teaching with technology, but to redesign instructional models to harness the strengths of both environments, optimizing student engagement, motivation, and cognitive outcomes. Scientifically, blended learning leverages several established educational theories. Constructivism holds that students construct new knowledge based on their experiences; in blended environments, learners interact with content at their own pace online, while classroom sessions are often devoted to collaborative problem-solving and discussion, facilitating deeper knowledge construction. Moreover, the flipped classroom model, an offshoot of blended learning, assigns multimedia lectures for independent viewing, freeing classroom time for higher-order activities and immediate feedback. By combining asynchronous (online) and […]
The UN Security Council has welcomed a breakthrough agreement between Libya’s rival political blocs, calling it “an important step” towards the country’s first national elections in over a decade – while pressing all sides to move quickly from paper to practice.