EdTech Insight – NEWS: BILT workshop on Greening TVET

by EdTechMate | Oct 30, 2019 | Unesco

Executive Summary and Main Points The BILT Workshop on Innovative European Initiatives for Greening TVET hosted by Malta College of Arts, Science and Technology, highlighted various European approaches to greening Technical and Vocational Education and Training...

EdTech Insight – NEWS: Trends Mapping – Innovation in TVET

by EdTechMate | Oct 23, 2019 | Unesco

Executive Summary and Main Points The UNEVOC TVET Online Library provides extensive resources and publications related to technical and vocational education and training (TVET) from UNESCO-UNEVOC and other UNESCO entities. Key innovations and trends identified include...

EdTech Insight – Ready for 6G? How AI will shape the network of the future

by EdTechMate | Apr 19, 2019 | Harvard Business Review, News & Insights

Executive Summary and Main Points The deployment of the 5th generation of mobile technology (5G) has raised questions about the potential development and capabilities of the 6th generation (6G) and how it will shape global interactions and activities. A study...

EdTech Insight – Landowners are earning millions for carbon cuts that may not occur

by EdTechMate | Apr 18, 2019 | MIT Tech Review, News & Insights

Executive Summary and Main Points The state of California’s carbon offset program is facing criticism for potentially overestimating its emissions reductions and not truly achieving its goals. With forest projects receiving the majority of the credits, concerns...

EdTech Insight – Facebook’s ad-serving algorithm discriminates by gender and race

by EdTechMate | Apr 5, 2019 | MIT Tech Review, News & Insights

Executive Summary and Main Points: The latest evidence shows that even though Facebook has announced changes to its ad targetting tools to prevent discrimination, its algorithm still shows bias. This bias in machine learning can have significant impacts on...