The Scholarly Teacher

APRIL 19, 2023

If feedback is not provided within an appropriate time frame, it's often viewed as an output of the instructor, an information-giving process to the student, rather than a tool meant to engage the student in examining and enhancing their learning and overall performance. Photo by Saffu. deferred feedback). deferred feedback). Scheeler et al.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Ko Th e lack of diversity is mirrored in the computer science teaching force. In addition to the teaching the principles of computer science pedagogy, STEP CS seeks to offer a justice perspective, to explore how computer science relates to bias, discrimination, and oppression. Computer science is one of America’s most critical fields.

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eLiterate

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

Want to build an AI tool that will seriously impact your digital learning program? I’m launching a project to prove we can build a tool that will change the economics of learning design and curricular materials in months rather than years. The learning design bottleneck is a major business problem for many organizations.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

JANUARY 12, 2023

Others see opportunity for accelerating discussions about reimagining teaching to help students write prose that differs from what machines can produce. ” Faculty members and administrators are now reckoning in real time with how—not if—ChatGPT will impact teaching and learning. Be Deliberate. Adjust Quickly.

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Experiential Learning Depot

JANUARY 23, 2023

What are self-directed learning strategies that empower learners and promote agency? This is a popular question among educators that have an interest in student-directed learning and know the benefits, but aren’t sure about go about incorporating self-directed learning strategies in their classroom or homeschool.

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University Business

AUGUST 9, 2023

Provide evidence of successful implementations when rolling out new edtech products. Data from our survey show that while faculty recognize the benefits of edtech in the abstract sense, they do not necessarily trust that the products available are effective. access to devices and Wi-Fi, training opportunities, etc.)

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Blog: Learning Innovation Fulfilling the first milestone of a commitme n t made early in 2021, the University of Michigan’s Center for Academic Innovation and Coursera today announced the release of the first three of 10 planned open online courses featuring extended reality. million unique learners through more than 17.5

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

MARCH 30, 2023

Colleges in the initiative—including seven community colleges and five four-year colleges in three states (Florida, Ohio and Texas)—reported on the learning technology’s potential on their campuses. But even these courses can be gatekeepers—rather than gateways—and lead many students to stop out.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

APRIL 3, 2023

Blog: Learning Innovation There is no shortage of opinions on artificial intelligence. This is especially true in higher education, where AI, even at this early stage, has the ability to upend many of the ways we teach, research and learn. Ever since ChatGPT 3.5 ChatGPT gets things wrong. It makes things up. And quickly.

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eLiterate

OCTOBER 2, 2023

As readers of this series know, I’ve developed a six-session design/build workshop series for learning design teams to create an AI Learning Design Assistant (ALDA). 1 In this post, I’d like to focus on how to address the challenges of AI literacy effectively and equitably. I will address that concern as well.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

MARCH 21, 2023

Blog: Learning Innovation Cathy Breen and I have been getting to know each other through an IVY+ online directors group and the edX/2U University Partner Advisory Council ( UPAC ). I always learn new things whenever I spend time with Cathy. Some of our faculty use the online materials to supplement their classroom teaching as well.

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Creatrix Campus

JANUARY 29, 2024

The Ultimate Guide to Learning Management System Software editor Mon, 01/29/2024 - 06:47 Agenda Amidst the dynamic changes in higher education, Learning Management System software emerges as a pivotal force driving institutions toward academic excellence. What is Learning Management System Software?

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University Business

JULY 25, 2023

And in May, Ernst & Young urged university leaders to embrace fully digital modes of learning that prioritize flexibility for today’s digitally native students and to attract new student demographics as the enrollment cliff looms ahead. For Franklin University, it’s just another Tuesday. “You have to be open to that.

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University Business

JANUARY 5, 2024

Invented over 100 years ago at Harvard, these teaching tools are used in about 40% of MBA classes at most top business schools, such as Harvard Business School (HBS), which uses it in 80% of its classes. I believe that the case method is an integral part of teaching. And guess what?

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Experiential Learning Depot

MARCH 18, 2023

Give Earth Day an exciting and real-world twist with project-based learning! Earth Day is just around the corner and it’s time to start thinking about how your students can not only learn about Earth Day and the Earth itself but also examine and act upon the role that they play in keeping a clean and healthy planet.

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University Business

DECEMBER 20, 2023

This command-and-control approach can lead to high turnover rates, low team morale and slower productivity. Agile, adaptable and introspective managers can reduce turnover rates, boost team morale and keep productivity steady. The business landscape is rapidly changing. Teams are transforming and are more commonly hybrid.

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Experiential Learning Depot

JUNE 4, 2023

If you are an aspiring or even practicing experiential educator looking for more information about experiential learning or could use a boost of inspiration, I highly recommend that you start by reading some books about experiential education written by the experiential learning greats! What is experiential learning ?

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

MARCH 28, 2023

In the age of Google Translate and ChatGPT, one might reasonably ask what the goal of learning foreign languages is. I—and my colleagues—would argue that what we teach is not just the vocabulary or rules of a particular language, but the tools of intellectual humility and cultural exchange.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

If you are anything like us, more office hours are spent helping students emotionally cope with the world around them than they are advancing learning. Persistence in the face of challenge can actually reduce stress, and it has the great benefit of increasing productivity. However, students must actually be present to learn.

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Dr. Al Solano

JANUARY 18, 2024

LISTEN TO THE EPISODE Learn about culturally affirming and meaningful assignments. Christine Harrington episode quotes: "Culturally affirming assignments are learning tasks, endeavors, and exercises that reflect a value for students cultural identities. Definition by contributing author, Adrian Martin.] That's powerful.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Historical Context The SAT and ACT, standardized tests used to measure aptitude for learning in college admissions, have a racist history rooted in the 19th century influx of immigrants into the United States. Education is a center of much vitriolic partisan debate in America. principles." ETS supported the College Board.

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Creatrix Campus

APRIL 19, 2023

11 ways University Chatbots are transforming learning and teaching in higher education editor Wed, 04/19/2023 - 04:51 Chatbots are computer programs designed to simulate conversation with human users, typically over the internet. How University Chatbots are transforming learning and teaching?

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

MARCH 22, 2023

Unlike the earlier product, which relied on an older generation of the tech, the latest product relies on cutting-edge research and “exhibits human-level performance,” according to the company. ” in a 2023 Primary Research Group survey of instructors on views and use of the AI writing tools. Then came GPT-4.

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Experiential Learning Depot

APRIL 27, 2023

Teaching high school entrepreneurs to start their own businesses is a great idea! But teaching students how to create their own high school businesses can be slightly overwhelming, and I get it. ​Let's talk high school entrepreneurship that is engaging, effective, and not overly complicated for anyone involved.

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University Business

JUNE 14, 2023

Indeed, today’s president must have a unique set of skills that enables them to lead in this volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous (VUCA) world with a skillset and mindset willing to learn, unlearn and relearn. What have we learned from COVID? What do we need to learn, unlearn and relearn today ?

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SRHE

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

by Peter Goodyear This third SRHE Landscapes of Learning symposium – Assemblages – was a deeply engrossing and thought-provoking event. Landscapes are both depicted and made. An alertness to relations and flux can sharpen our perception, but can an assemblage sensibility inform better architecture? Pedagogy first or technology first?

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University Business

JANUARY 30, 2023

Long before the pandemic plunged our country deeper into an educational crisis, colleges were already failing to teach students the basic analytical skills they need to succeed. I confess that over decades of teaching, I had failed to explain this to my students. That’s a mistake.

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Experiential Learning Depot

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

A student-led learning classroom environment looks different than a traditional learning setting, including the teacher's role. ​This is my classroom, and student-directed learners are designing and executing experiential learning activities , dominantly project-based student-led learning. Yes, I want it to be easy!

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SRHE

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Possible negative effects of AI? Microsoft is starting to include ChatGPT in its Office products; so you might, say, ask it to list the action points from the course committee minutes over the last year, based on the Word files it has access to. Well, that’s what $36 bn (yes, that’s billion) buys you.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

The company’s stock sank after a series of product missteps. “But if we’re engaged early, we can try to get more positive effects than negative effects.” Image: Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg once advised tech founders to “move fast and break things.”

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Creatrix Campus

MAY 15, 2023

This is particularly true for engineering education and practice, where innovative approaches can enhance learning outcomes, improve professional skills, and solve complex societal challenges. Innovations in engineering education can include new teaching methods, curriculum design, and emerging technologies.

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EAB

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

In December 2022, my colleagues and I took over 40 presidents to Los Angeles to experience virtual reality live and in-person (ironically) with Dreamscape Learn , a new venture spearheaded by esteemed Hollywood producer Walter Parkes. Click on the image to open larger in a new window. and “how can I use this?” on their own.

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The Scholarly Teacher

DECEMBER 23, 2021

I also learned strategies to motivate workers who slacked off and wasted not only their time but also the time of others. I told him I had many projects moving forward and that I was working long hours every day, seven days a week, to get the teaching center up and running quickly. He asked how I was doing.

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College for Creative Study

JANUARY 30, 2023

The College recognizes artist and long-time educator Dr. Amy Ruopp as the new Dean of Undergraduate Studies The College for Creative Studies (CCS) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Amy Ruopp as the Dean of Undergraduate Studies, effective January 2, 2023.

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eLiterate

AUGUST 10, 2022

I was surprised my previous post on workplace learning got some attention from folks in the field. New tools combined with new approaches can address reusability, quality, and rapid update challenges in novel and more effective ways. Training vs. Learning. And hopefully, they learn how to perform better in their work.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

MARCH 3, 2023

Employers Have Questions Most employers (69 percent) are aware of nondegree credentials—they are either “extremely familiar” or “very familiar” with them—but most (65 percent) would also like to see proof of their effectiveness, according to a 2023 report from UPCEA. But there is good news, too.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Blog: Higher Ed Gamma Can a research-intensive university also be learning- and learner-centered, as dedicated to the quality of students’ educational experience as it is to scholarship, publication and invention? What, then, would it take to achieve a greater balance between scholarship and teaching? I still vividly recall C.

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