The hiring environment for US tech job seekers — particularly those looking for entry-level and early career roles — has become more challenging, beyond the direct effects of the plunge in tech job postings since 2022. Postings for senior and manager-level tech jobs have dropped sharply from their earlier peak, but as of early 2025, were still closer to their pre-pandemic levels (down 19%) than standard and junior tech titles (down 34%). Experience requirements in tech job postings have also tightened. Between the second quarters of 2022 and 2025, the share of tech postings looking for at least 5 years of experience rose from 37% to 42% between the second quarters of 2022 and 2025 — at the expense of postings looking for 2-4 years of experience. Tech job postings still accounted for 37% of the job applications started by tech workers in June 2025 (identified based on their Indeed profiles), slightly above the share three years earlier, highlighting how job seeker interest has held up despite the decline in opportunities.
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Students are increasingly using AI tools to help with — and do — their homework. Here's how older online study services, students and professors are adapting.
Via Yashy Tohsaku
(image is a Bryan Mathers sketch of my keynote) As I mentioned in my last post, I gave a keynote at the Education After the Algorithm conference in Dublin last week. It was a thoughtful, engaging event, congrats to Eamon Costello and all involved.
Leader of UnidosUS decries the humanitarian and economic damage of Trump administration’s immigration raids. ‘This is about our civil rights being destroyed.’
The U.S. Department of Education has developed a new smartphone app that it hopes will make the notoriously difficult Free Application For Federal Student Aid a little easier.
The article states the U.S. Department of Education introduced the mobile FAFSA app a much needed step toward making financial aid more accessible, especially for low income students who rely on smartphones for internet access. The U.S. Department of Education is helping break down walls to college affordability. This app could transform the application process into something faster, simpler, and far more equitable.
Generally, the first step in applying for financial aid is completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The schools you listed on the FAFSA will take that information and use it to calculate the financial aid you’re eligible for. Your financial aid awards may vary from school to school based on a numberContinue Reading
The article titled 5 things you did not know about your financial aid award, I believed provided a clear overview of the first steps in applying for financial aid resulting in submitting and completing the FAFSA. It also highlights how schools use FAFSA data to determine eligibility and award packages. The awards vary depending on each institution’s policies and parents/students income and other factors. I think it also is a helpful reminder that submitting the FAFSA early and to multiple schools can be key to maximizing financial aid opportunities for students.
'I often hear from those who wish to achieve a sense of belonging for every student but are worried that their initiatives will inadvertently stoke division or backlash within the community.' Learn more from Dr Emily Meadows and see how her framework can help you and your school.
"Abstract: A globalised world brings diversity into the classroom and internationalisation to higher education, where intercultural competence comes to the fore. Accommodating interculturality, however, extends beyond the international student cohort and includes heterogeneous domestic cultures, including Indigenous cultures. In the Australian context, historically Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have experienced limited access to culturally appropriate health, social and educational services. Accordingly, higher education institutions can be vehicles of change in this regard. More specifically, just as many higher education providers have moved towards internationalised curriculum, there is increasing evidence and intention to introduce Indigenised curriculum where respective educators delivering indigenised curricula need to be culturally competent. Institutions therefore, are offering cultural training programs for educators delivering Indigenised curricula, where recognition of Indigenous cultural competence amongst educators would be useful. Yet, the review presented in this paper demonstrates a gap in literature regarding measurement of cultural and intercultural competence in the context of Australian higher education. To that end, an instrument specifically designed to measure educator intercultural competence in Australia as related to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples is proposed. This instrument will enable higher education institutions to document educator Indigenous cultural competence, demonstrate the intercultural skills of their educational staff and continuously improve intercultural competency within the institution."
Navigating intercultural competence at home
Sharon Schembri
Journal of University Teaching and Learning Practice 21(4)
"Abstract: A globalised world brings diversity into the classroom and internationalisation to higher education, where intercultural competence comes to the fore. Accommodating interculturality, however, extends beyond the international student cohort and includes heterogeneous domestic cultures, including Indigenous cultures. In the Australian context, historically Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have experienced limited access to culturally appropriate health, social and educational services. Accordingly, higher education institutions can be vehicles of change in this regard. More specifically, just as many higher education providers have moved towards internationalised curriculum, there is increasing evidence and intention to introduce Indigenised curriculum where respective educators delivering indigenised curricula need to be culturally competent. Institutions therefore, are offering cultural training programs for educators delivering Indigenised curricula, where recognition of Indigenous cultural competence amongst educators would be useful. Yet, the review presented in this paper demonstrates a gap in literature regarding measurement of cultural and intercultural competence in the context of Australian higher education. To that end, an instrument specifically designed to measure educator intercultural competence in Australia as related to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples is proposed. This instrument will enable higher education institutions to document educator Indigenous cultural competence, demonstrate the intercultural skills of their educational staff and continuously improve intercultural competency within the institution."
Educators play a critical role in helping students succeed with their online studies. This new list of resources curated from the websites of Ontario's 24 colleges, 25 universities and 9 Indigenous Institutes is a comprehensive guide designed to support students in their online learning journey.
Commentary on Stephen's Web ~ Your Brain on ChatGPT: Accumulation of Cognitive Debt when Using an AI Assistant for Essay Writing Task by Stephen Downes. Online learning, e-learning, new media, connectivism, MOOCs, personal learning environments, new literacy, and more
What is the difference between Democrats and Republicans? This nonpartisan comparison compares and contrasts the policies and political positions of the Democratic and Republican parties on major issues such as taxes, the role of government, entitlements (Social Security, Medicare), gun control, immigration, healthcare and civil rights.
I created a series of sketch notes for Tiffani Bova’s “What’s Next” podcast where she meets brilliant people to discuss customer experience, growth and innovation. Tiffani Bova is a Globa
Navigating the complexities of financial aid can be a daunting task, but with the right information, students and families can unlock the resources they need to make their educational dreams a reality.
As we approach the 2025-26 academic year, it's crucial to stay informed about the latest updates to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
We can all agree, the FAFSA is a crucial tool for making college more affordable, however, its confusion and complexity can be overwhelming for many families. Its important staying informed about updates, especially for the 2025–26 academic year. Students and families have a better chance of securing the financial support they need to achieve their education goals with support, guidance, and timely information.
The article states its essential regarding staying informed about FAFSA updates as we approach the 2025–26 academic year. Despite past delays, the FAFSA remains a crucial tool for unlocking grants, scholarships, and loans. It also ensures students and families understand and complete the application can make the difference between accessing higher education or missing out on vital aid.
"The best AI counterstrategy, however, seems... to be hyperlocalized assignments that require offline reporting or research. If this can be realized, it appears to be the most direct way to beat the machines without making things harder for us instructors or unnecessarily laborious for students."
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