COVID-19 increases the urgency to upgrade skills and prepare for a new world of work
In Sri Lanka, an effort to match education with the skills needed in the workplace provides valuable lessons for the future of work.
After COVID-19: The coming upheaval in higher education
Universities that adopt quality online learning, forge significant partnerships, and demonstrate results in preparing students of all ages for work in a technology-driven economy, stand the best chance of thriving after the pandemic.
Blending education and technology to help schools through the pandemic
Here are five key areas where EdTech solutions can help countries transition their short-term education solutions to the medium and long-term.
Lessons learned from the massive shift to online learning due to COVID-19
The surge in online learning in the People’s Republic of China during the coronavirus outbreak highlights the importance of infrastructure, platforms and the preparedness of teachers, students and parents.
Three ways to enhance student assessments
Developing a holistic national student assessment system can be a colossal undertaking but strategic measures can produce results.
It’s time to stem the tide of women’s under-employment
In Sri Lanka, efforts need to be made to promote science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education for girls to support their employment potential.
Weaving a sustainable future for indigenous students
In the southern Philippines, a culture-based senior high school program is serving the Tboli community with an innovated approach to education.
Repelling mosquitoes (and ignorance) with science and technology education
Teaching science, technology, engineering and math benefits students and society in a variety of ways.
University-industry collaboration at the heart of knowledge-based economic growth
The Republic of Korea and the People's Republic of China offer 4 lessons for developing countries to strengthen their higher education systems and innovation capacities.
Improve vocational training to boost IT jobs in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka is making progress on improving public TVET, but IT courses have yet to generate the needed employment opportunities.