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Locked Down but Not Defeated: A Global Snapshot of Adolescent Wellbeing During COVID-19

Locked Down but Not Defeated: A Global Snapshot of Adolescent Wellbeing During COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic brought about sweeping changes to daily life across the globe, none more so than for young people whose worlds were turned upside down by lockdowns, school closures, and social distancing measures. In the thick of these unprecedented disruptions, a critical question emerged: How did these abrupt changes affect the wellbeing of adolescents—those in the midst of pivotal developmental years? A study by an international research team, including Alexandra Bochaver of IOE, offers enthralling insights into the impact of the COVID-19 lockdown on school students' psychological, emotional, and social wellbeing, shedding light on both the challenges they faced and their capacity to adapt. By examining the complexities of adolescent wellbeing during such a tumultuous time in a global context, it underpins the importance of understanding how external crises influence the mental and social health of young people and the need for continued support in the face of such challenges.

Pioneering Psychometrics-Based Assessment of Large Language Models in Education

Pioneering Psychometrics-Based Assessment of Large Language Models in Education
In the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence, understanding the capabilities and limitations of large language models (LLMs) in specialized fields such as education is crucial. A study by Elena Kardanova, Alina Ivanova, Ksenia Tarasova, Taras Pashchenko, Aleksei Tikhoniuk, Elen Yusupova, Anatoly Kasprzhak, Yaroslav Kuzminov, Ekaterina Kruchinskaia, and Irina Brun, introduces a novel psychometrics-based methodology to assess LLM performance in the field of pedagogy. By focusing on the educational domain and developing a robust benchmark tailored for LLM evaluation, the authors offer new insights into the strengths and weaknesses of these models.

XV International Conference on Higher Education Held at HSE University

XV International Conference on Higher Education Held at HSE University
As its central theme, the conference focused on finding a balance between upholding high academic standards at universities and promoting the well-being of both students and faculty. The first plenary session examined the phenomenon of student families, with conference participants discussing how these families fit into the broader demographic context and proposing measures to support them.