Learning Mathematics in the 21st Century: Adding Technology to the Equation

Submitted by SPH DIGITAL on Thu, 09/24/2020 - 13:14

The early twenty-first century has witnessed an explosion of technological changes that have revolutionized the way we travel, shop, interact and play. Technology can also transform education by boosting motivation, personalizing instruction, facilitating teamwork, enabling feedback, and allowing real-time monitoring. However, a gap exists between the potential impact of technology and the actual results of public initiatives.

The Silver Economy in Latin America and the Caribbean: Aging as an Opportunity for Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Inclusion

Submitted by SPH DIGITAL on Thu, 09/24/2020 - 13:14

The silver economy is the subset of the global economy associated with the demographic shift bought about by population aging. It focuses on the needs and demands of older people. Aging is often seen as an added burden on society. It poses the challenge of meeting growing demand on three fronts: pensions, health services, and long-term care. Ensuring society has enough capacity and resources to meet these growing demands has become a central challenge.

Altruism or Money?: Reducing Teacher Sorting Using Behavioral Strategies in Peru

Submitted by SPH DIGITAL on Thu, 09/24/2020 - 13:14

Inequality in access to high-quality teachers is an important driver of student socioeconomic achievement gaps. We experimentally evaluate a novel nation-wide low-cost government program aimed at reducing teacher sorting. Specifically, we tested two behavioral strategies designed to induce teachers to apply to job vacancies in disadvantaged schools.

Social, racial and gender profile of the 500 largest Brazilian companies

Submitted by SPH DIGITAL on Mon, 09/21/2020 - 16:04

This study analyzes the workforce of the 500 largest Brazilian companies to reveal possible gender, ethno-racial, or educational inequalities or gaps due to age or disability, with the goal of helping managers reflect on practices that value diversity and promote equality in the workplace. The study also reports on employment policies and affirmative action programs already in place in these corporations.

Social, Racial and Gender Profile of the 500 largest Brazilian Companies: Executive Summary

Submitted by SPH DIGITAL on Mon, 09/21/2020 - 16:03

Executive summary of the the study that analyzes the workforce of the 500 largest Brazilian companies to reveal possible gender, ethno-racial, or educational inequalities or gaps due to age or disability, with the goal of helping managers reflect on practices that value diversity and promote equality in the workplace. The study also reports on employment policies and affirmative action programs already in place in these corporations.

Discover the New Knowledge Hub on Early Childhood Development in Latin America and the Caribbean!

Submitted by SPH DIGITAL on Mon, 09/21/2020 - 12:56

Join us for a webinar to launch the Early Childhood Development Hub: Knowledge and Innovation for Latin America and the Caribbean this Thursday, September 24 at 2:00 p.m. EST. At this event you will learn more about the new Hub and have the opportunity to speak with experts about three elements that are key to achieving quality early childhood development services at scale: innovation, measurement, and research.

Video Games: More than Just a Game: The Unknown Successes of Latin American and Caribbean Studios

Submitted by SPH DIGITAL on Fri, 09/18/2020 - 16:37

In Video Games: More than Just a Game, you will get to know 50 Latin American and Caribbean studios, their trends, and their successes with over 350 video games. This report will help you understand the industry’s potential as a business, the new role of esports, the impact of video games on women and on the skills for the future. You will be able to see funding schemes, the role of governments in making their industries known on the international market, and the importance of forums for exchanging knowledge.

Water to Treasure

Submitted by SPH DIGITAL on Sun, 09/13/2020 - 21:36

"We are mostly water." True or false? Strange as it may seem, it's true! Our bodies are 75 percent water. In fact, some animals such as jellyfish are up to 99 percent water - about the same amount as a human embryo! All living things need at least some water, and all also return water to the environment. We renew ourselves constantly through water; if we didn't, we would die.

Protecting the Land

Submitted by SPH DIGITAL on Sun, 09/13/2020 - 21:35

We do not live in a vacuum. Instead, we are connected to innumerable other living entities, and our individual vantage point is only one among many. When we hear people talk about protecting the land and the landscape that we enjoy, it may be helpful to consider that each of us has a personal environment, experienced from a particular point of view.