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Out with the old: Why traditional tech training methods need upgrading

Open Access Government - Technology News

In 2021/22, only 53.4% According to data from the UK Government, in 2021/22, only 53.4% Research from the Department of Education found that when asked about their reasons for not completing, 44% cited not having enough time for training as a reason, and 41% agreed that they didn’t finish as it was badly run.

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Covid-Induced Learning Losses in the Inland Empire

The Lowe Down

Article by Noah Hendelman and Meghna Pamula In March 2021, the Covid-19 pandemic resulted in the nationwide transition from in-person school to online learning. This transition resulted in a “ learning loss ” as students struggled with Wi-Fi trouble, screen fatigue, social isolation, and other consequences of remote education.

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Interactive digital media platforms impact on Canadians lives

Open Access Government - Technology News

Experts propose purposeful screen use, good parental modeling, and educated screen time and behavior monitoring to encourage healthy screen use. (7) 7) Educational perspectives Interactive digital media platforms like video games and VR devices have changed many Canadians’ educational perspectives and lifestyles.

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Small college economic issues threaten their ability to function as a community asset

Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

The key is to constantly be focused and planning and forward looking. -- " HBCUs and the city: Relocating Cheyney University to Philadelphia? ," 2021 -- " Howard University announces wide ranging building program ," 2022 (Note, not saying HU is forward thinking. They've had a lot of problems)

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Corrections Podcast Series

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Eligibility NIC invites applications from nonprofit organizations (including faith-based, community, and tribal organizations), for-profit organizations (including tribal for-profit organizations), and institutions of higher education (including tribal institutions of higher education). Deadline to Apply August 23, 2021

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How to Address Homelessness: Reflections from Research

The Stoop (NYU Furman Center)

2021 ; Gubits et al. Policy approaches focused on the structural root causes of homelessness might prioritize progressive zoning and tax regimes, equity in access to childcare and education, initiatives to encourage savings, target debt relief, and/or augment the social safety net. 2019 ; Collinson and Reed, 2017 ).

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Community radio as an element of local cultural planning

Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

I have a bunch of entries on radio: -- " Local music used to define communities: today with radio chains and national music distribution systems, not so much ," 2021 -- " Culture planning and radio: local music, local content vs. delivery nodes for a national network ," 2019 -- " Thinking anew about supporting community radio ," 2019 -- " Revisiting (..)