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

Faculty Focus

The online learning environment consists of a web-based learning atmosphere where student and faculty experiences and positions are located in separate geographical locations. 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 pragmatic approach to people, culture and environment measures in the next REF

Wonkhe

With consultation ongoing over an increased emphasis on research culture in the next REF, Christina Boswell offers reassurance that it can be done rigorously and effectively The post A pragmatic approach to people, culture and environment measures in the next REF appeared first on Wonkhe.

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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. And while those early virtual meeting rooms performed adequately under the circumstances, they were hardly operating as robust learning platforms.

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

Faculty Focus

The online learning environment consists of a web-based learning atmosphere where student and faculty experiences and positions are located in separate geographical locations. Through the use of engaging techniques, it is possible (and essential) to create a positive learning environment across the distance!

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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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Excellent outputs demand excellent people, cultures and environments

HEPI

Research England have invited responses on their proposals relating to the People, Culture and Environment element of the Research Excellence Framework (REF), with a deadline of 1 December. The current REF proposals mark an evolutionary step in that direction. The journey may well take time, but it also requires leadership.

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How college students feel about active learning environments

Inside Higher Ed

Image: While hundreds of peer-reviewed studies have concluded that students taught in an active learning environment are significantly more likely to outperform peers who are in classes taught more traditionally, full adoption of active learning practices remains far from the norm. Is this diversity newsletter?: