Current issue
Number 5 (82) / 2019
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Elo Rating Algorithm for the Purpose of Measuring Task Difficulty in Online Learning Environments
The Elo rating algorithm, developed for the purpose of measuring player strength in chess tournaments, has also found application in the context of educational research and has been used to measure both learner ability and task difficulty.
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- Transforming 21st-century Leader Competencies by Developing MindfulnessThis article provides a review of the relevant literature and research results related to developing the psychosocial skills of leaders to facilitate adaption to the requirements of the modern economy. It is important to specify the broad spectrum of the direct and indirect positive effects of developing mindfulness, which results from performing psychoeducational activities in the form of mental training. » more
- Born to Code. An interview with Olivier Crouzet from School 42 in ParisOC: At first, 42 has been actually presented as the answer to what modern education should be. In the era of the digital revolution, every field of the economy has been shaken, and education should not be left apart. We believe that we are one of the possible ways of digital transformation in education. Other ways should also exist; not everyone fits into the same system. Regarding the market needs, we also are a possible answer. Our model is highly scalable and » more
- Planner-Doer - Self-control and Regular StudyThe process of teaching e-learning classes spurred the author to reflect upon how students commit to regular study and on-time assignment submission. When do students complete their assignments? Do they have sufficient self-control to submit them on time? Do they tend to complete them relatively quickly, when they have time available, to avoid problems which may render it more difficult later? Do they wait until the last minute, when it is no longer possible to postpone completing them? » more
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- Minecraft used to teach children molecular chemistryVirtual world-building game Minecraft, played by tens of millions of children worldwide, could be used in schools to teach pupils chemistry. A group of Hull University students created an educational version of the game that allows players to explore specially created molecular structures and understand chemistry.
- Arts education goes MOOCA new platform, Kadenze, was designed to handle the needs of creative arts courses. The world of massive open online courses is getting a little more creative. The latest MOOC platform to launch requires instructors to fly out to L.A. to film their lectures. Each course is assigned a director, producer, designer, writer, musician, video editor, and customer relations liaison. The level of attention paid to production makes clear it is artists who are behind the venture — as they should be. Kadenze is a MOOC platform for the creative arts.
