Education in China uses e-learning for access
China has the most extensive education system in the world. The Ministry of Education confirmed this in China years back. Even though China’s emergence as one of the world’s most…
TVET strategies in Norway to meet the changes in society towards digitalisation and Industry 4.0
Norway is making ongoing local and national efforts to respond to the changes in society that result from digitalisation and Industry 4.0. Globalisation, climate change, an ageing population, expected lower…
An Ocean Nation is Turning Toward Renewable Energy Offshore
The Norway coastline is one of the longest in the world. The marine areas of Norway are more than five times as large as the land. Many thousands of Norwegians…
Climate Tipping Points
Evidence suggests that several elements of the climate system could be tipped into a different state by global warming, causing irreversible economic damages (1). With scientists warning that the window…
What is Blockchain?
Blockchain is a technology that records transactions in a way that is distributed, immutable and openly available to anyone. In the basic format, it is a chain of blocks that…
They are charging Mobile Phones where There is no Electricity.
In our daily lives, we depend on our, and we charge them easily. That is not the situation for people in areas without electricity. They have to walk for hours, even…
A Rapid Growth of Research Concerning ICT for Development in Developing Countries.
There is a growing body of evidence regarding the role of information and communication technologies (ICTs) for development (ICTD) in developing countries. A systematic review of reviews from 2018 aimed…
Learning through games in Vocational Education.
In this article, we will put a focus on the valuable role of learning by playing games. These may be elaborate simulations or scenarios of the kind that we have…
New Technologies Offer People Opportunities to Plan their Careers
It is widely accepted that digital innovation is changing work environments and occupational profiles, impacting on people’s learning and work. But how does it affect the way people can manage…
Learning through virtual environments in Vocational Education.
Vocational education and training will become more widespread, supported by the growth of virtual environments in sound pedagogic reasoning. A World of Social Networks Many vocational learners come from so-called…