Labster’s Eduverse started development before “metaverse” became popular, but it’s essentially the same: a virtual space, but one where students can explore and experiment freely. The Eduverse was initially created to make learning engaging for co-founder Mads Tvillinggaard Bonde’s biotechnology students, and was never meant to be a substitute for hands-on learning, only a booster or supplement. In the Eduverse, students can do virtual experiments, receive VR-based medical training, and consume digital learning materials developed by their teachers. Read full article here
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Improving media literacy could boost trust towards the news, IMPRESS report suggests
The UK media is regulated by the likes of IPSO and Ofcom. The report by press regulator IMPRESS highlights the link between low levels of media literacy and trust in the news. The study found that three quarters of those who did not know if journalists were regulated did not trust the news. It suggests that improving media literacy is one way to stem the erosion of trust, and shows that audiences have an appetite for information on news processes. Stakeholders need to collaborate in order to rebuild trust in the news, and independent media is well placed to do this. Read full article here
Merv
February 1, 2023
