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Generative AI and the Automating of Academia: Insights from Dr. Donna Lanclos and Lawrie Phipps

totallyrewired

There’s a growing concern that the emphasis on efficiency and output, driven by these technologies, might overshadow the intrinsic quality of academic work. The essence of academia, which thrives on critical thinking and innovative exploration, could be at risk if the human element is excessively automated.

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A Multipronged Approach to Harnessing Virtual Reality to Advance the HBCU Mission

Faculty Focus

The pandemic in 2020 accelerated the adoption of learning technologies in education. Inevitably, the quality of student learning has taken center stage, and with it is an emerging focus on changing teaching and learning pedagogy and harnessing technology to deliver new modes of learning (APLU). Research in healthcare (Kobayashi et al.,

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A Multipronged Approach to Harnessing Virtual Reality to Advance the HBCU Mission

Faculty Focus

The pandemic in 2020 accelerated the adoption of learning technologies in education. Inevitably, the quality of student learning has taken center stage, and with it is an emerging focus on changing teaching and learning pedagogy and harnessing technology to deliver new modes of learning (APLU). Research in healthcare (Kobayashi et al.,

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The Importance of Transparency in Education When Adopting AI

Liaison International

Incorporating artificial intelligence into higher education necessitates a balanced approach that harmonizes technology with human judgment. Colleges and universities must maintain clear and open communication about how AI algorithms operate, what data they consider, and how they influence admissions decisions. Debunk AI myths.

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The Metaverse explained for university leaders: opportunities and decisions ahead (4/4)

Dr. Simon Paul Atkinson

Who should universities watch? 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.

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Succession Planning in HBCUs Ensures Long-Term Sustainability

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Succession planning is a collaborative effort involving university and community stakeholders. This process includes the board of trustees, senior administrators, department heads, faculty members, and human resources professionals. Talent identification: A thorough evaluation of potential candidates is crucial. .

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Digital English testing in student recruitment

The PIE News

One attendee said he now regretted how he had framed the DET when asking university leadership to adopt the online test. “At In many ways, an online exam allows for even greater integrity, said Duolingo’s Dewar, because security for a “digital-first” test harnesses the benefits of both AI and human proctoring.