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2023 Inspiring Programs in STEM Award Winners

Insight Into Diversity

They also participate in workshops and seminars on emotional intelligence, professional development, communication skills, and scientific writing. It provides a comprehensive system of support, a community of peers, STEM research experiences, relevant coursework, mentorship, professional development, and employment at Columbia.

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Cultivating global learner ownership from high school to higher education

The PIE News

As education practitioners, we must consistently reimagine the delivery of secondary education and how it will meet the needs of both higher learning experiences, and of course, the future of work. We empower our teaching faculty and student body to use their unique experiences as assets to meet the challenges of our changing world.

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Building community in online conferences, events (opinion)

Inside Higher Ed

While we agree with some of the key points in their article, we feel that others underestimate the potential of virtual and hybrid professional development. Our ongoing conversations have helped us realize just how significant a gap there is in traditional professional development worldwide. Schedule wisely.

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Starting with Philosophy: Examining Teaching Philosophy as a Starting Point for Improvement

Faculty Focus

Active learning is another key aspect of my philosophy. I believe that students learn best when they are actively engaged in the learning process, rather than passively receiving information. Finally, I place a strong emphasis on assessment as a tool for both learning and evaluation.

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Academic Libraries Leading the Way in Accessibility

Insight Into Diversity

Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) is home to the Purdue University Library Center for Digital Scholarship, whose mission is to “remove barriers to global participation in a knowledge commons and build a more diverse, equitable, and sustainable system of scholarly communication.”

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HBCUv – Reimagining Digital Learning for HBCUs

WCET Frontiers

Connecting with UNCF UNCF (the United Negro College Fund) is a nonprofit connecting and supporting Historically Black Colleges and Universities – or HBCUs – through advocacy, funding, and professional development. The question – what formal and informal learning experiences help HBCU students stay engaged and successful?

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Starting with Philosophy: Examining Teaching Philosophy as a Starting Point for Improvement

Faculty Focus

Active learning is another key aspect of my philosophy. I believe that students learn best when they are actively engaged in the learning process, rather than passively receiving information. Finally, I place a strong emphasis on assessment as a tool for both learning and evaluation.