In the news this week, top officials gathered to stocktake on the progress towards Quality Education, Sustainable Development Goal 4. Key action areas were discussed including greening education, the teaching profession and greater funding for foundational learning. Nord Anglia released findings on EdTech use in the school by both staff and students. The first half of 2024 saw a great increase in online activities by students on online professional development training by staff.
EDUtech_talks is also excited to welcome the first of our contributing articles by our community subscribers. Tomasz Kraszewski , COO of ATENA Primary School, Sosnowiec shares his thoughts on VR and AR and how it’s going to take education into the future.
New this week
Top officials convene to assess progress on Quality Education amid 2030 SDG deadline
Top officials convened to review progress on SDG-4, quality education, ahead of the 2030 deadline. UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina J. Mohammed highlighted the slow progress, urging for innovative, accelerated efforts. Key focuses included digital learning, teacher shortages, greening education, and foundational learning, with an emphasis on sustainable financing and strategic action plans.
By EDUtech_talks contributing writer, Tomasz Kraszewski, COO of ATENA Primary School, Sosnowiec.
As we stand at the cusp of a technological revolution in the educational sector, Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) emerge as beacons of transformative learning methodologies. With the introduction of VR into classrooms across Eastern Europe, educators are navigating a new realm of possibilities and challenges. This journey, while promising, calls for a comprehensive understanding of both VR and AR’s potential to redefine educational paradigms.
Nord Anglia Education reports ‘record-breaking’ online engagement in first half of 2024
Nord Anglia Education reports record-breaking online engagement for the first half of 2024, with Global Campus recording a 79% increase in views and a 33% rise in posts. Both students and teachers are increasingly utilising the platform for learning and professional development, reflecting the growing integration of digital tools in education.
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