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Course Spotlight: Bibliotherapy in London

AIFS Abroad

If we break the word down, we can understand that the concept is a combination of books and therapy — and it actually dates back to Ancient Greece when libraries were seen as sacred places of answers and healing. I am always genuinely moved by student engagement, and the self-discovery that comes from approaching books from a new perspective.

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The 6 most in-demand topics for district leaders last year

EAB

Blogs The 6 most in-demand topics for district leaders last year AskEAB's 6 most popular research requests in 2022-2023 Each year, EAB’s Dedicated Advisors pass hundreds of questions from district leaders and school administrators to our AskEAB team. The most frequent queries we received centered around student engagement and attendance.

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4 Online Teaching Strategies To Promote Collaboration and Community

The Scholarly Teacher

Farrell and Brunton (2020) uncovered themes essential to online student engagement. They found that the peer community created through online forums, social interactions, and collaborative activities were significant factors in students feeling supported and encouraged, leading to their overall course and content engagement.

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Five Questions to Consider to Shift from Data Collection to Outcomes Measurement

Student Affairs Assessment Leaders (SAAL)

Consider the library. But does that tell us if students are actually reading these books? For instance, if student workers are counting heads in a library, we must evaluate the data's worth against the worker's pay. Let’s go back to the library example from the introduction. These costs, however, are investments.

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Rising higher ed leaders tackle campus challenges in EAB’s fellowship

EAB

In addition to the content from the subject-matter expertise and professional skills development sessions, the fellows also had access to EAB’s research library and experts, and they were paired with a partner to help develop ideas and get feedback along the way.

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The Role of Technology in Enhancing the Effectiveness of the CBCS in Higher Education

Creatrix Campus

This blog explores the pivotal role of technology in enhancing the effectiveness of the CBCS in higher education, highlighting its potential to revolutionize curriculum delivery, assessment methods, and student engagement.

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Advancing Engineering excellence in Ireland: The role of Engineers Ireland (EI)

Creatrix Campus

This blog post will explore the role of Engineers Ireland in promoting and advancing the engineering profession in Ireland. Student support and development : This category evaluates the student support services offered by the program, including career services and placement support.