Tag Archives: Learning

22Jan/26

Empowering Educators and Students: The Next Generation of AI Integration in Google Classroom

January 22, 2026Innovation.google, 1EdTech, Artificial intelligence, Australia, bett, Brazil, Canada, Common Good Learning Tools, Educational software, Educational technology, Gemini, Google Classroom, Italy, Japan, Learning, Learning management systems, Lesson, Mexico, Moodle, NotebookLM, Pedagogy, Teaching, United Kingdomadmin

Jan. 22, 2026 /Mpelembe Media/ — Google has announced a series of technological enhancements to its Gemini and Google Classroom platforms to improve the academic experience for both staff and pupils. Students can now access complimentary SAT practice examinations and use sophisticated AI models to generate visual study aids like infographics. For educators, the updates introduce streamlined administrative tools that assist with drafting lesson plans, tracking student engagement, and providing automated feedback. The Classroom interface has been redesigned into an interactive dashboard that highlights upcoming deadlines and essential learning metrics. Furthermore, new multimedia capabilities allow users to integrate audio and video recordings directly into their digital coursework. These innovations aim to personalise learning while reducing the time teachers spend on repetitive organisational tasks. Continue reading →

04Nov/25

NotebookLM: AI-Driven Knowledge Management and Learning Tool

November 4, 2025TechnologyArtificial intelligence, Computational neuroscience, Educational technology, Learningadmin

Nov. 3, 2025 /Mpelembe Media/ — NotebookLM is an AI-powered tool designed to accelerate learning and knowledge sharing by generating insights based on a user’s uploaded sources. This tool allows users to upload documents like lecture notes or strategy plans, after which NotebookLM can answer questions, generate summaries, and create study materials such as quizzes, with all responses including in-line citations linking back to the original source material for accuracy. Continue reading →

15May/25

US Families Relocating to Europe Seek Tutoring Support

May 15, 2025EconomyAdam Caller, Education, Learning, Oxford, Oxford OX2 7HT, Teaching, Tutoring, Tutors International, United Kingdom, United Statesadmin

May 15, 2025 /Mpelembe Media/ — This is a press release from Tutors International, a private tutoring company, announcing a recent increase in enquiries from US families moving to Europe or the UK. The company attributes this rise to American families seeking lifestyle changes, cultural enrichment, or job flexibility abroad and highlights the key challenges families face Continue reading →

29Apr/23

Why critical thinking is an important skill in the age of AI.

April 29, 2023InnovationArticles, Artificial intelligence, Branches of philosophy, Critical thinking, Educational psychology, Evaluation, John Dewey, Leadership, Learning, Logic, Mind, Philosophy of education, Philosophy of mind, Problem solving, Reason, Thought, Virtueadmin

April 29, 2023 /Business/ — It will require critical thinking and systems thinking to get the most out of AI tools. Being a Prompt Engineer will become a great skill to have in your toolbox. Prompt engineers simply need a decent level of language and grammar skills, data analysis, and critical thinking.

Prompted Critical thinking is the key. AI generators are not designed to assess the veracity of text they input and output. Nor are they intended to use any sort of critical thinking, which is why jobs that require critical thinking are not about to be replaced by Generative AI.

You don’t need to memorize – it’s time to focus on real-life skills, critical thinking, and emotional intelligence. The critical thinking required to enter a prompt and use AI tools effectively is worth training for – not the memorization of information. Continue reading →

03Mar/23

ID of 93 million Nigerians at risk in landmark election

March 3, 2023SecurityAbuja, amnesty international, Automatic identification and data capture, Babajide Briggs, Biometrics, Countries, Elections in Nigeria, Electoral fraud, Facial recognition system, Felix Morka, Ghana, Identity document, International organizations, Kenya, Kolawole Oluwadare, Lagos, Learning, Malawi, Matt Mahmoudi, Nigeria, Rotimi Oyekanmi, Samson Itodo, Sierra Leone, Surveillance, Thomson Reuters Foundation, Video surveillance, Voter registration, YIAGA Africa, Yolaadmin

Facial recognition and fingerprints needed to cast votes
Privacy experts fear mass breach of Nigerians’ identity
Aim is to root out widespread electoral fraud

LAGOS – Africa’s biggest electorate votes on Saturday in a poll that experts fear could unleash a mass breach of privacy as Nigerians relinquish reams of personal data to cast their vote.
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03Mar/23

Snooping on campaigners

March 3, 2023SecurityAdam Smith, Arshak Makichyan, Articles, Avi Asher-Schapiro, Beijing, Bogota, China, Closed-circuit television, Crime prevention, Diana Baptista, Disha Ravi, Facial recognition system, India, Internet privacy, Kim Harrisberg, Learning, María Quiñones Triana, Metaverse, Mexico, Moscow, National security, Peter Rest, Prevention, Rina Chandran, Security, Surveillance, Tanzania, Thomson Reuters Foundation, TikTok, Triana, United States, Video surveillanceadmin

By Kim Harrisberg | South Africa correspondent

From phishing traps to arrests based on their social media posts alone, activists from Russia to Uganda say they’re increasingly being watched for their online campaigning.
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15Nov/22

Facial recognition: An ethical policing tool?

November 15, 2022SecurityAutomatic identification and data capture, Beijing, Belgium, Bill, Biometrics, Caitlin Chin, China, Closed-circuit television, Colombia, Crime prevention, Evani Radiya-Dixit, Face ID, Facial recognition system, Lauren Rhue, Law enforcement, Learning, London, Luxembourg, Mark Travis, Morocco, National security, Netflix, Nicol Turner Lee, Prevention, Samuel Woodhams Digital, Shanghai, Surveillance, United Kingdom, United States, Video surveillance, Xinjiangadmin

By Samuel Woodhams | Digital rights researcher and journalist

Facial recognition technology made headlines again last month as researchers at the University of Cambridge, UK said that the UK police’s use of the technology was unethical and potentially unlawful. The report from the Minderoo Centre for Technology and Democracy urged police to stop using live facial recognition (LFR) in public spaces and said trials by the Metropolitan Police and South Wales Police failed to meet the “minimum legal and ethical standards.” Continue reading →

04Nov/22

Video doorbells: security or surveillance?

November 4, 2022SecurityAmazon, Avi Asher-Schapiro, China, Chris Gilliard, Closed-circuit television, Crime prevention, Doorbell, Encinitas, George Orwell, Las Vegas, Law enforcement, Learning, London, Masha Borak, National security, New York, Prevention, Privacy, READING, Remo, Ring Inc., Samuel Woodhams Digital, Security, Singapore, Skills, Smart doorbell, Surveillance, Uber, United Kingdom, United States, Video surveillance, Vivintadmin

By Samuel Woodhams | Digital rights researcher and journalist

Video doorbells are everywhere now, sold as a modern security solution that can help protect your home and belongings. They let you greet guests remotely, deter would-be parcel thieves, and could even reduce the cost of your home insurance.
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07Oct/22

Art of the Workplace Report commissioned by Brookfield Properties and The School of Life – Latest research reveals positive impact arts and culture have on worker creativity, engagement and mental wellbeing

October 7, 2022ArtArticles, Cognition, Creativity, Human behavior, Learning, Mental health, Motivation, Positive psychology, Workplaceadmin

Ahead of WHO World Mental Health Day (10 October), new research evidences for the first time since the pandemic the positive benefits of arts and culture in the workplace for office workers’ wellbeing, creativity and connectivity. The Art of the Workplace Report reveals what makes offices nationwide happier places to work and the importance of wellbeing in the workplace – including enlightening insights on what motivates younger employees. Continue reading

06Oct/22

Introducing RESIDENCE, A Group of Multidisciplinary Companies Empowering the Creative Community

October 6, 2022InnovationAptitude, Articles, Creativity, Design, Learning, Product management, Skillsadmin

Today marks the debut of Residence, a multidisciplinary network of companies with the shared vision of creating a thriving ecosystem to empower the creative community at large by nurturing rising talent, encouraging egoless creativity, and fostering community among its members. Continue reading