UN chief appalled by ‘tragic human toll’ of Gaza war
The UN Secretary-General said on Thursday he was “appalled by the tragic human toll of the conflict in Gaza” where more than 30,000 people have now reportedly been killed and over 70,000 injured.
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Senior officials call for action and solutions at UN Environment Assembly
Leaders attending a major UN environmental conference in Nairobi must drive forward solutions to combat climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution, Secretary-General António Guterres said on Thursday.
The Green Digital Campus: Sustainable Practices In eLearning And Online Education
The concept of a green digital campus promotes sustainability in online education through digital infrastructure, eco-friendly practices, and curriculum integration, reducing environmental impact while providing high-quality learning experiences. This post was first published on eLearning Industry. eLearning Best Practices Source: eLearning Industry Read More
Gazans eating wild plants to survive
UN News has learned that out of desperation, some Gazans have resorted to selling wild plants with little nutritional value, in the markets of their devastated enclave. In this special report, Ziad Taleb spoke to some of the young people trying to make a living, despite the ever-present dangers.
UN issues global alert over teacher shortage
The world urgently needs 44 million teachers by 2030 in order to make the Sustainable Development Goals a reality, a new report from UNESCO, the UN agency championing education, announced this week.
Vital Skills For A Hybrid Workplace
Help your employees meet the twists and turns of the hybrid working landscape. From troubleshooting tech challenges to mastering self-discipline, learn more about the hybrid workplace skills needed to excel in an increasingly fluid workplace. This post was first published on eLearning Industry. Hybrid Working Source: eLearning Industry Read More
UN chief ‘committed’ to Sudan as mission ends
António Guterres expressed his strong commitment to the people of Sudan on Thursday as the UN assistance mission based there comes to an end, in line with a Security Council resolution ending its mandate.
Fostering Learner Autonomy In eLearning: Course Design Tips
This article outlines strategies to cultivate learner autonomy in eLearning, emphasizing course design for critical thinking, problem-solving skills, personalized learning paths, and social learning. It highlights the importance of guidance in time management, goal setting, and reflective practices. This post was first published on eLearning Industry. eLearning Design and Development Source: eLearning Industry Read More
‘Carnage’ in Gaza must end, UN rights chief tells Human Rights Council
The “carnage” in Gaza has left more than 30,000 dead and must end immediately, UN rights chief Volker Türk told the Human Rights Council on Thursday, after almost five months of constant Israeli bombardment and mass displacement in the enclave, prompted by Hamas-led attacks.
Work Smarter, Not Harder Online Conference
Are you on a small team? A team with a limited budget? Are you struggling to get the same amount of work (or more!) done with fewer resources? This online event is for you! This post was first published on eLearning Industry. Source: eLearning Industry Read More
JEOPARDY!® Learning And Development Meet-Up Series
Welcome to our JEOPARDY!® L&D Meet-Up Series. Join ELB Learning every Friday at 1 pm EST to play a weekly virtual multiplayer JEOPARDY! game with clues about pop culture, history, movies, travel, literature, and so much more. Each week is a new game. This post was first published on eLearning Industry. Source: eLearning Industry Read More
Stories from the UN Archive: Leap year events from UN history
It’s leap year, which gives February a 29th day only once every four years. This #ThrowbackThursday, we’re looking at what has happened on 29 February in UN history.