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Deans for Impact
DECEMBER 8, 2022
Data, when interpreted in context and used appropriately, is a powerful tool for surfacing important trends and issues in education. Download our resources: Data Diagnostic Tool. But access to data doesn’t guarantee action based on that data. Improvement Cycle Framework. Faculty at the University of Missouri-St.
Faculty Focus
OCTOBER 29, 2023
At the same time, with Artificial Intelligence tools such as ChatGPT making their way onto the higher education landscape, and search engines such as Google, we wondered if online students still use library services provided by their institutions. In fact, I have never worked in a library. If so, what is most popular?
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Academic Tech Tips
MAY 18, 2023
This blog post is about the Sakai Lessons tool, links to other Sakai tools, VoiceThread, Top Hat, and how to maximize the effectiveness of a course using your Sakai site. You can create a Lessons page for each week (Week 1, Week 2, etc.) or module (Module 1, Module 2, etc.) or any other increment that you use in your class.
Inside Higher Ed
MARCH 30, 2023
Many students worry about succeeding in gateway college-level mathematics courses needed to enter most community college degree and certificate programs. But even these courses can be gatekeepers—rather than gateways—and lead many students to stop out.
Today's Learner
SEPTEMBER 13, 2023
However, certain courses may have higher-than-average DFW rates because of the challenging nature of the material. You can calculate your DFW rates by looking at your grade rosters and comparing the results with other sections you have taught, or with other courses in your program.
Faculty Focus
JULY 27, 2023
Many times, learning a new educational technology tool is time-consuming. QR codes can be used to share materials with students and to engage students in active learning activities. In this case, I am proposing using technology that we already use in our daily lives and applying it to our classrooms.
Today's Learner
OCTOBER 11, 2023
A comprehensive course description can include course details and major deadlines, estimated time commitment, prerequisites, required skills or materials, and technical requirements to aid in their enrollment decision. One cause of low course completion rates is students not fully understanding the course expectations.
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