Fishermen Turn to Apps and AI to Tackle Climate Change
initiatives at EDF.“That means that their livelihoods are at risk. It means that their food security is at risk ... it’s a pretty dire situation,” she told the Thomson Reuters Foundation.The website has a resource library where fishermen can search for topics of interest, free online courses, a community forum, discussion groups, an events page and a blog section.Although it requires a smart phone or computer and internet connection to access—which is often patchy in coastal areas—Rife said it had low data requirements and they are looking at ways to enable users to view
Meet The Chatty Scientist
be a powerful tool for both advancing and promoting research,” Coley said. The Chatty Scientist’s online community acts as continuous support, helping members develop science communication skills through daily activities, news updates and advice. “By designing our online courses, resources and on-site workshops to fit around scientists, we are hoping to encourage more individuals to take part in science communication than ever before,” Coley explained. For scientists on the go, the team is developing low-cost online courses designed to fit around busy
Engineers Seek Flexible Benefits from Virtual Classrom
, the cost-saving aspect of ODL is a significant benefit for many. From an individual learning perspective ODL allows delegates to learn at their own pace, stopping and starting when they need to and spend time on parts of the tutorial most relevant to them to ensure they fully grasp the content. Online courses provide the optimum environment and pace for each individual, allowing time to absorb the material. An often appealing aspect of classroom learning is the social side, with group engagement to discuss course material and training. ODL shouldn’t be seen as a lonely learning platform,
February 2024
