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Insights into the impact of technology on children’s learning and development in and out of school
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Does video gaming promote physical activity and enhance cognition?

Valentin Benzing / 7 August 2017
Articles Development Education technology
ZHdK Game Design, Anna Lisa Martin-Niedecken, „Plunder Planet"

The emergence of ed-tech in Africa: Getting parents on board is crucial

Elizabeth West / 27 July 2017
Interviews Development Education technology
Eneza Education

Society cannot afford to leave children with learning difficulties behind

Aisha Schnellmann / 13 July 2017
Interviews Learning & Education Education technology
Flashysoupcan, flickr.com, CC BY 2.0

They call me an expert

Gillian R. Hayes / 7 July 2017
Opinions Learning & Education Technology and society
Derek Finch, flickr.com, CC BY SA-2.0

What are robots doing in schools?

Wafa Johal / 29 June 2017
Articles Learning & Education Education technology
Cowriter Project, CHILI lab, EPFL

Personalized learning – a data revolution

Amy Ogan / 26 June 2017
Articles Learning & Education 21st century skills
Illustration: Mrzyk & Moriceau for BOLD

Introducing podcasts worth hearing: Moving at the Speed of Creativity

Mallory Locklear / 23 June 2017
Articles Learning & Education 21st century skills
Jordan Cameron, flickr.com, CC BY 2.0

Introducing podcasts worth hearing: Ways & Means

Mallory Locklear / 9 June 2017
Articles Society Technology and society
Podcast

IT serves as a social ‘bridge’ for autistic children

Rachel Pugh / 7 June 2017
Articles Learning & Education Education technology
Marcino, pixabay.com, CC0 1.0

“Productive Failure produces learning outcomes for the 21st century”

Sabine Gysi / 29 May 2017
Interviews Development 21st century skills
Manu Kapur

Depression worsening among girls

Candice Odgers / 17 May 2017
Opinions Development Mental health
Martin Lux, flickr.com, Public Domain

Even very young children require media literacy to learn from technology

Mallory Locklear / 12 May 2017
Articles Learning & Education Education technology
Brad Flicking, flickr.com, CC BY 2.0

Explore the latest news, research and opinions about child development and learning

Why children need to understand money

Melissa Hogenboom / 4 December 2025
Articles Development Parenting and childcare Education policy
A boy is paying for groceries.

There’s no single right way to parent 

Emma Blakey, Molly Willis, Emma Smith / 24 November 2025
Opinions Development Parenting and childcare Equity
A child sits on their parent's shoulders at a concert.

When helping your child hurts their progress

Meeri Kim / 11 November 2025
Articles Learning & Education Development Parenting and childcare Equity
A child is doing a puzzle.
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The literacy researcher finding ways to strengthen the language skills of multilingual learners

Aisha Schnellmann / 18 December 2025
Interviews Learning & Education Development Reading and writing Diversity
An adult watches a child catch butterflies made of letters.

The cognitive psychologist reimagining STEM learning 

Annie Brookman-Byrne / 2 December 2025
Interviews Technology Learning & Education Education technology 21st century skills
An adult helps a child learn with a robot.

The school psychologist building resilience in students and teachers

Annie Brookman-Byrne / 20 November 2025
Interviews Learning & Education Development Learning environments Diversity
An adult helps a child to shield herself from bullies.
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Can the science of learning improve global education? 

Annie Brookman-Byrne / 9 December 2025
Articles Society Learning & Education Equity
A girl is learning in a classroom.

How to deal with sensitive topics in the classroom

Aisha Schnellmann / 18 November 2025
Opinions Learning & Education Development Teaching methods 21st century skills
A teacher is leading a discussion with her class.

The economist asking why differentiated instruction works

Aisha Schnellmann / 6 November 2025
Interviews Learning & Education Teaching methods Diversity
A researcher holds a tree with children learning on the branches.
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