Dr. Missy Alexander

DECEMBER 31, 2023

We continuously evolved as we learned about online instruction, gaps in technology access, and the financial and emotional strain on everyone. On this last day of 2023, I am reflecting on my 11 years at WCSU. This is my last day as provost, and it has been a rewarding and challenging ride.

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Inside Higher Ed

MARCH 9, 2023

But if we turn the question around and ask what novels, in this case science fiction, can tell us about artificial intelligence, the answers are far more weighty. But if we turn the question around and ask what novels, in this case science fiction, can tell us about artificial intelligence, the answers are far more weighty.

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Faculty Focus

MAY 21, 2024

The Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD) and the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) are expanding the idea of partnership and generating an AI coach specially for educators, called StretchAI ([link] to create more inclusive learning experiences. We were surprised by the students’ comments.

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Insight Into Diversity

AUGUST 21, 2023

INSIGHT Into Diversity 2023 Inspiring Programs in STEM Award winners are recognized for their exemplary and innovative initiatives designed to recruit and retain underrepresented individuals in science, technology, engineering, and math. Adelphi’s female faculty members in the industry serve as inspiring role models.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 15, 2023

He had a big influence on me because he had an interest in things scientific and technological,” Jackson said. “I Jackson said her mother was more inclined to the language arts. The assistant principal for boys suggested she apply to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Postal Service in Washington, D.C.,

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

In the college’s general education requirements of 6 courses students must choose from among 217 different courses (one course from 46 in natural sciences, one from 47 in social and behavioral sciences, one from 79 in art, humanities, and culture, etc.). It is a quality education essential to all students.

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The Change Leader, Inc.

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

7 November · Episode 180 A Global Shift in Higher Education Requires a New Business Model 36 Min · By Dr. Drumm McNaughton This conversation–rooted in the findings of E&Y white paper: How are you balancing the books for a digital future? covers the global shift in Higher Education.

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University Business

MARCH 14, 2023

Her list of published work is exhaustive with a special interest in using “computational approaches to model cognitive processes that focus on how people divide the world into categories,” according to Bowdoin College’s website. Outside academia, Scholz served the U.S. from Arizona State University in Psychology.

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Dr. Simon Paul Atkinson

DECEMBER 1, 2022

The question is to what extent universities feel the need to step into the developmental space around XR technologies, and who should they be watching. Apple has not made much public noise around XR technologies beyond integrating AR functionalities into its recent iPhone releases. Which evolutionary pathways will win out is unknown.

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Faculty Focus

APRIL 11, 2023

One of the most foundational books I’ve read as an online educator of nontraditional adult learners is Carol Dweck’s Mindset: The New Psychology of Success. In her book, Carol Dweck posits that all people are of two mindsets: a growth mindset and a fixed mindset. Encouraging a growth mindset in students is incredibly empowering.

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HEPI

MAY 11, 2023

On Tuesday, 16 May 2023, HEPI – in conjunction with Universities UK and Kaplan – will be launching new modelling from London Economics on the economic contribution of international students to the UK. The UK’s economic growth and its global position as a leader of science and innovation cannot be secured without skills.

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Inside Higher Ed

DECEMBER 22, 2022

A data science pathway as an alternative to the standard Algebra II, precalculus and calculus sequence. A data science pathway as an alternative to the standard Algebra II, precalculus and calculus sequence. At stake are hot-button issues involving equity, privilege, socioeconomic class and gender, ethnicity and race.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Hollis, then dean of the College of Liberal Arts. Over the past decade, some historically Black institutions have developed women’s and gender studies programs and embedded courses within general education curriculum. Nobody is going to tell our story and keep it from erasure but us.” We are in the next phase of pushing forward.”

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Marr, for one, is a civil and environmental engineer with a specific focus on air quality, airborne pathogens, atmospheric science, and public health. Such were the emotions of many of the MacArthur Fellows selected this year by the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation. "I Marr , the Charles P. It's shocking and astonishing.

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EAB

AUGUST 9, 2023

The topics covered included student success, budget models, change management, and more. Our second cohort concluded in December 2021, our third cohort wrapped up in spring 2022, our fourth occurred in fall 2022, and our fifth occurred in spring 2023. All cohorts ended with presentations of the fellows’ capstone projects.

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Faculty Focus

APRIL 11, 2023

One of the most foundational books I’ve read as an online educator of nontraditional adult learners is Carol Dweck’s Mindset: The New Psychology of Success. In her book, Carol Dweck posits that all people are of two mindsets: a growth mindset and a fixed mindset. Encouraging a growth mindset in students is incredibly empowering.

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EAB

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

We also received questions on various subject-specific curricula, with English language arts (at both the elementary and secondary levels) being the most popular. PE, science): 7.5% Secondary-level English language arts: 7.5% This rise reflects districts’ post-COVID-19 concerns about student learning loss. Other (e.g.,

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Inside Higher Ed

JANUARY 23, 2023

As soon as I pressed enter, I realized that I should have instructed the model on length, but I thought, “Maybe it’ll somehow know.” ” After all, the chat bot has apparently killed both high school English and the college essay. Who knows what else it’s capable of?

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UIA (University Innovation Alliance)

OCTOBER 6, 2022

When President LeBlanc began his first higher ed leadership position in 1996, the year of the dotcom boom, he saw a role for digital technology at Vermont's small, struggling Marlboro College. "I And we did the first full degree program in e-commerce, the first master's of arts in teaching with the Internet. Thu, 10/06/2022 - 06:00.

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Inside Higher Ed

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

As employers grapple with economic constraints of the post-pandemic world and workers re-evaluate their expectations for flexibility, equity and respect in the workplace, higher education continues to lag in preparing the workforce’s rising generation. At the same time, the global talent shortage is amplified by the growing skills gap.

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University Business

APRIL 19, 2023

As creatures of habit, a technological leap can be difficult to adjust to. There’s an urban legend that Henry Ford, creator of the commercial automobile, said, “If I would have asked people what they wanted, they would have said faster horses.” The same can now be said for today’s increasingly data-driven world.

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Inside Higher Ed

DECEMBER 2, 2022

Column: Intellectual Affairs These seasonal overviews of forthcoming books from university presses usually focus on public and topical concerns: technology, the election cycle, pandemic impacts and so on. They are studies in human vulnerability. The label “memoir” is probably more suitable for some than others. (The

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SRHE

JUNE 7, 2023

by Brett Bligh, Sue Beckingham, Lesley Gourlay, and Julianne K Viola SRHE’s ‘Landscapes of Learning for Unknown Futures: prospects for space in higher education’ symposium series, delivered with Professor Sam Elkington and Dr Jill Dickinson, aims to foster continuous dialogue around learning spaces. How are others using those spaces?

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The Change Leader, Inc.

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Innovative Approaches to Education and Technology Integration At the heart of SJSU’s strategy is the integration of cutting-edge technology into its curriculum, preparing students to thrive in a fast-paced and consistently evolving digital landscape. Not all news in higher education is doom and gloom.

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Faculty Focus

APRIL 23, 2023

Always keep in mind that behind all student data, there is a human reflection, and every percentage represents a person, therefore, make the data personal. N avigate using technology and present information visually. Professional development should be an enriching and meaningful experience for adults. Why are we here?

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The Change Leader, Inc.

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Implementing Innovative Structures Innovation in higher education is not just about generating ideas; it’s about putting those ideas into action and breaking down structural barriers that no longer serve today’s diverse demographic. Innovation Beyond Ideas Innovation isn’t confined to brainstorming sessions and novel concepts.

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eLiterate

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Note: I’ve added some formatting to make it more legible for humans. I want students to learn to use generative AI appropriately. Let’s throw in a couple of more goals just to make it interesting: I want students to demonstrate competencies. I want my assignment to support diversity, equity, and inclusion Can we do all that?

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Faculty Focus

APRIL 23, 2023

Always keep in mind that behind all student data, there is a human reflection, and every percentage represents a person, therefore, make the data personal. N avigate using technology and present information visually. Professional development should be an enriching and meaningful experience for adults. Why are we here?

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The Change Leader, Inc.

MARCH 21, 2023

Rural-serving institutions (RSIs) face many more unique challenges than most urban schools and persist, comprising more than 25% of all U.S. colleges and universities. How to subset rising costs with remote learning and course selection. The type of mindset that boards should look for when appointing a president or chancellor.

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eLiterate

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

In my last post , I explained how generative AI memory works and why it will always make mistakes without a fundamental change in its foundational technology. This is part of a larger series I’m starting on a term of art called “product/market fit.” Learning analytics. E-portfolios. Courseware platforms.

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eLiterate

JULY 12, 2023

In fact, pattern matching on this scale could work very well with a smaller generative AI model. But if your goal is to match patterns against a set of relatively well-structured set of texts such as QTI files, you could probably train a much smaller model than ChatGPT to reliably translate between implementations for you.

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eLiterate

OCTOBER 25, 2022

This was back in the 1990s, so it was early for a professor outside of an education or computer science department to be thinking about such things. As I outlined recently in my “ e-Literate’s Changing Themes for Changing Times ” post, I am shifting my coverage somewhat. And as it turns out, I know and respect one of the authors.

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Today's Learner

OCTOBER 16, 2022

Reading Time: 5 minutes Christina Katopodis is a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Transformative Learning in the Humanities at the City University of New York (CUNY). If we were on a Zoom call and I told you we were about to get into breakout rooms , how stressed would you feel? Would you stay on the call, or would you jump off?

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Inside Higher Ed

OCTOBER 19, 2022

In June, Harvard University announced a $200 million gift to launch the Salata Institute for Climate and Sustainability, an academic center dedicated to the study of one of humanity’s most pressing threats. That is to say, the industry has mastered the art of exploiting universities’ credibility to serve its own interests.

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UIA (University Innovation Alliance)

MAY 25, 2023

Innovation as a Matching Function Dr. Temes began by explaining the ILO Institute's mission: "We're a community of about 50 members who mirror the North American economy: big hotel chains, technology companies, significant universities, health systems. Matching those is where you have tremendous value." How do I test it?

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Faculty Focus

MAY 7, 2023

By implementing modern technologies and supporting tech-centered learning experiences, podcasting can embody a valuable conduit capable of bridging learning gaps with a laptop while reforming a curriculum where information can be shared reciprocally between student and teacher.

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Faculty Focus

MAY 7, 2023

By implementing modern technologies and supporting tech-centered learning experiences, podcasting can embody a valuable conduit capable of bridging learning gaps with a laptop while reforming a curriculum where information can be shared reciprocally between student and teacher.

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