Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» of Queensland and prestigious international publishing group have launched a global online community dedicated to improving knowledge on the science of learning.
Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» director said the website was a space for teachers, policymakers and scientists working in neuroscience, education and psychology to discuss how to enhance learning in schools.
The site is a companion to the open access journal npj Science of Learning, which is edited by Professor Sah.
“The site is truly global, and we are launching with contributors from the USA, Europe, and Asia,” he said.
The website’s launch content includes:
- An opinion piece from leading education researcher
- Interviews with education thought-leaders and policymakers including Microsoft Corporation Teaching and Learning director , Google Australia engineering community and outreach manager , and social commentator and writer
- An article by the Harvard Graduate School of Education’s
Education news, events and summaries of the latest research into the science of learning would be published on the site, Professor Sah said.
Nature Partner Journals global director Martin Delahunty said the new website would be a high-quality and innovative source of knowledge.
“While there is no shortage of education information available, the npj Science of Learning Community brings together an engaged audience with trusted experts in the science of learning,” he said.
“Community members can discuss and debate with researchers and share information and the latest news and research.
“All information on the npj Science of Learning Community is freely accessible and republishable, which will help to maximise the site’s impact on improving education.”
The and free to join.
Members can contribute opinion articles, teaching tools, learning news, videos and information about upcoming events.
Nature Research is part of academic publisher .
Media: Donna Lu, npj Science of Learning Community managing editor, d.lu@uq.edu.au, +61 7 3346 6419.
