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Education and Corporations – A New Partnership

Lead Change Blog

We all know that companies compete fiercely to stay ahead of the technological curve. Unfortunately, it appears educational institutions are lagging behind. Students are given the opportunity to collaborate, experience work culture, participate in real-world problems and solutions, and present findings alongside professionals.

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How Refugees Use Digital Technology To Settle Into Their New Home

The Horizons Tracker

Research from Flinders University highlights how important technology can be in helping them adapt, especially during Covid where things like contact tracing apps are so important. The research is the second edition of an ongoing analysis of social and civic participation among new refugees in Australia. Engaging with digital.

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Technology Literacy Will Determine a CFO’s Success

HR Digest

Technology literacy is key to making informed decisions about digital investments. “ CFOs are leaning into the ‘digital mandate’ and are investing heavily in next-generation technologies,” said Alexander Bant, chief of research in the Gartner Finance practice. Understanding money and tech is imperative to a CFO’s success.

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Raising Kids to Thrive in an Online World

Leading Blog

Most of them stem from one fundamental flaw: we never took the time to establish the ground rules for meaningful participation. Most of them stem from one fundamental flaw: we never took the time to establish the ground rules for meaningful participation. Technology has no conscience—that’s our job.

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The Decline In Workplace Training

The Horizons Tracker

The shelf life of skills is getting shorter due to several factors, including the rapid pace of technological advancements, changes in the job market, and the increasing need for adaptability and continuous learning. Technological advancements are occurring at an unprecedented rate, with new tools and technologies emerging constantly.

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Is Remote Learning Better Than We Think?

The Horizons Tracker

COVID-19 has forced students around the world to learn remotely via a range of video-based technologies. The transition has raised concern among many that the education students receive is not comparable to face-to-face classes. “ At the moment the evidence base is not strong, but what we have is encouraging. .

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Are We More Likely To Trust AI-Generated Faces Than Real Ones?

The Horizons Tracker

In the play Not One of These People Martin Crimp showcases the progress that has been made with deepfake technology. The results show how far the technology has come, with artificially generated faces now pretty realistic. The play features a series of AI-generated avatars who act as vehicles for Crimp’s narration.