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Review: Adobe Helps Educators Create Customized Virtual Learning Environments

EdTech Magazine - Higher Education

However, they were ideal for figuring out what worked and what needed improvement to support better learning environments and more efficient student engagement. The designers of Adobe Connect took advantage of that feedback, creating a fully customizable platform that educators can use to configure virtual classrooms perfectly suited…

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A Positive Environment of Engagement and Retention in the Online Learning Environment  

Faculty Focus

According to The Glossary of Education Reform (2016), engagement refers to the degree of attention, curiosity, interest, optimism, and passion students show when they are learning or being taught. Through the use of engaging techniques, it is possible (and essential) to create a positive learning environment across the distance!

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A Positive Environment of Engagement and Retention in the Online Learning Environment  

Faculty Focus

According to The Glossary of Education Reform (2016), engagement refers to the degree of attention, curiosity, interest, optimism, and passion students show when they are learning or being taught. Through the use of engaging techniques, it is possible (and essential) to create a positive learning environment across the distance!

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Empowering educators and students in hybrid learning environments

Kortext University Leaders' Blog

In this blog, we’ll explore the importance of digital capability in higher education by delving into key findings from our collaborative white paper with Wonkhe. A majority (79%) of the respondents identified as strong advocates for advancing digital capabilities in education, rating themselves at four or five on a five-point scale.

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People, Culture and Environment in REF 2029: join the journey

HEPI

We invited further comments on the proposal to expand the People, Culture and Environment (PCE) element of the exercise. Ten workshops are planned, covering areas such as research strategy and leadership; research integrity and open research; equality, diversity and inclusion; and collegiality, belonging and healthy research environments.

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4 Challenges for Outsourcing in Hybrid Higher Ed Environments

EdTech Magazine - Higher Education

Higher education’s embrace of hybrid work environments began slowly years ago but picked up steam in 2020. These hybrid work and learning environments present unique challenges when it comes to outsourcing IT tasks. These hybrid work and learning environments present unique challenges when it comes to outsourcing IT tasks.

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Education Department Finds Montgomery Professor Created Hostile Work Environment from Alleged Sexual Harassment

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Montgomery County councilmember Will Jawando, chair of the council’s Education Committee , said the professor should be named and will push for that. The College fully supports the determinations and resolutions outlined in its final report, made public this week," a Montgomery spokesperson said.