EdTech Magazine - Higher Education

OCTOBER 2, 2023

9-12 at Chicago’s McCormick Place convention center (and online Oct. 18-19), the EDUCAUSE annual conference will feature programming on higher education IT issues and offer opportunities to see innovative technology at work.

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University Business

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Register Now Date & Time: Tuesday, April 9 at 2 pm ET Many institutions have responded to the demand for online learning by creating new programs to meet the evolving needs of students. Too often, however, online programs fail to provide students with the flexible, accessible, high-quality experience they expect.

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SRHE

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

To gain an overview of the types of topics covered, each paper was tagged with up to three keywords, which were visualised as a network to see thematic clusters. In 2015 and 2021, there were more, in the latter case possibly because of a focus on online learning due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

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The PIE News

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

A core alliance of universities in the Pacific is heavily relied upon to streamline its members’ approaches to online international education, according to the organisation’s head. One of our cornerstones is the design of online programs in collaboration with multiple universities, but we also deliver them collaboratively.

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Today's Learner

APRIL 17, 2024

ChatGPT could be the powerful impetus needed to shift from understanding assessment as the assurance of an educational “product” to assessment as learning. If your class load is partially or fully online, most likely students are not doing the work as you had hoped. This encourages creative thinking and foresight.

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Faculty Focus

MARCH 24, 2024

The demand for online higher education is strong, with nearly 61% of all undergraduate and 56% of postbaccalaureate students taking at least one course online (NCES, 2022). Hybrid—or blended—modality education includes both in-person and online learning, which can be synchronous or asynchronous. statistics).

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Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

Oftentimes, putting a brick-and-mortar course online begins by preserving the readings and assessments, and then considering adaptations to replace all or some of the “live” elements of interactive lectures. The second two approaches are best for online courses that have live class sessions.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 15, 2024

Even though its style was different from newspaper writing, Black Issues is where I learned how to write deeply, responsibly, proudly, and eloquently about timely topics of cultural significance to Black professionals. students to propose and teach special topics courses for undergraduates. I abruptly abandoned that topic.

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Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

The more I learn about ChatGPT and its rivals through attending webinars, talking to colleagues, and toying with this web-based tool, the more questions I have. Flower Darby (2023) recently wrote about the importance of having conversations with faculty and students about AI, academic integrity, AI in the workplace, and other topics.

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Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

My primary goal is to promote accessibility and implement universal design for learning (UDL), offering diverse avenues for learners to interact with and obtain content. Additionally, I strive to cultivate learner independence through tailored learning experiences and encourage collaborative settings along with effective communication.

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Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

While we should challenge students to think about topics outside their comfort zones, this challenge should be met with appropriate support on behalf of the instructor (see Saucier et al., 2022), and creating a more inclusive learning space for students with trauma (Lockhart, 2016). 2022 for discussion of empathetic course design).

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MindMax

AUGUST 9, 2023

Acknowledging the Value of Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) With the majority of Americans questioning the value of a 4-year degree , recognition of prior learning is one important way for schools to meet students where they are (and maintain steady enrollment).

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MindMax

AUGUST 9, 2023

Acknowledging the Value of Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) With the majority of Americans questioning the value of a 4-year degree , recognition of prior learning is one important way for schools to meet students where they are (and maintain steady enrollment).

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Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Instead, it is vital that I investigate concrete strategies for greatly increasing students’ involvement in learning. Perhaps what inspired me the most in terms of understanding this topic was a book published right before Covid called, Distracted: Why students can’t focus and what you can do about it.

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Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 29, 2023

However, as a former instructor of online courses, I have seen first-hand the power of introducing a librarian to a group of online students and how such exposure can lead to curiosity on a topic and deepen student learning. In fact, I have never worked in a library. If so, what is most popular?

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The PIE News

APRIL 26, 2024

Eaquals, a leading association in language education, has concluded another fruitful international conference in Lisbon, exploring topics such as AI and leadership. This year’s Eaquals online conference will run from October 11-12 and next year’s Eaquals Annual Conference will take place in Malta from March 27-29.

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Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

While we should challenge students to think about topics outside their comfort zones, this challenge should be met with appropriate support on behalf of the instructor (see Saucier et al., 2022), and creating a more inclusive learning space for students with trauma (Lockhart, 2016). 2022 for discussion of empathetic course design).

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Continuous Learning Institute

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Solano ) The 5E's is an instructional model based on the constructivist approach to learning, which says that learners build or construct new ideas on top of their old ideas. The 5E's are applicable in all modalities: in-person, online, remote, hybrid, etc. 1] Here’s the 5E description thanks to WGBH and NASA.

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Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

The more I learn about ChatGPT and its rivals through attending webinars, talking to colleagues, and toying with this web-based tool, the more questions I have. Flower Darby (2023) recently wrote about the importance of having conversations with faculty and students about AI, academic integrity, AI in the workplace, and other topics.

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Inside Higher Ed

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Column: Letters to the Editor To the Editor: Measures of quality in online education have been developed through decades of research in the field of instructional design and technology (IDT), informing best practices in the design, development, implementation and evaluation of contemporary online courses and programs.

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Faculty Focus

JUNE 18, 2023

For students, taking an online course can feel like being the only student in the class—isolated and lonely at times, and connected to the outside world through just a computer screen. The following selected strategies are presented below organized by potential student concerns as they work through an online course.

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Faculty Focus

AUGUST 6, 2023

Annotated timelines Annotated timelines are a great way to think about charting the narrative of a course or exploring the evolution of a topic. Students can add text, audio, video, and other sources to a timeline, creating an interactive and multimedia learning experience. Several sample annotated timeline assignments follow.

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The PIE News

MARCH 6, 2023

Speaking at the International Higher Education Forum 2023 , Marginson said that predictions of a pivot to online learning and intra-regional mobility have not been realised. Instead virtual education is supplementing and supporting those with less access to traditional education.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

At the start of 2020, there was robust availability of online higher education, but no one anticipated that a worldwide pandemic called COVID-19 would soon usher in a new world of distance learning. “The The pandemic opened the door for many faculty to experience teaching online that hadn’t before,” said Dr. Elizabeth M.

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Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Instead, it is vital that I investigate concrete strategies for greatly increasing students’ involvement in learning. Perhaps what inspired me the most in terms of understanding this topic was a book published right before Covid called, Distracted: Why students can’t focus and what you can do about it.

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Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

Discussions on social media encompass a range of topics, from teaching styles and content comprehension to spaces for students to express themselves and share course insights. In essence, social media offers a portable and customizable sense of community across various spaces, enriching the learning experience.

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Continuous Learning Institute

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023

LISTEN TO THE EPISODE Learn how to improve accessibility for students and the campus community. About Dr. Denise Maduli-Williams Denise is an Associate Professor of English and ELAC (English Language Acquisition) at San Diego Miramar College teaching online, hybrid, and in-person. Scroll down to access the transcript.)

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SRHE

MARCH 22, 2024

Figure 1: Dr Zoe Baker presenting a group task during the workshop As a reflective, life-long learner, I think there is no bigger satisfaction than sharing lessons learned from attending professional development opportunities like this with a wider audience.

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Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Unlike the end-of-semester feedback, when gathering formative feedback on what’s helping or hindering student learning might be too late, mid-term analysis of our teaching and student learning may help motivate students and enhance their learning.

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Faculty Focus

AUGUST 6, 2023

Annotated timelines Annotated timelines are a great way to think about charting the narrative of a course or exploring the evolution of a topic. Students can add text, audio, video, and other sources to a timeline, creating an interactive and multimedia learning experience. Several sample annotated timeline assignments follow.

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The PIE News

APRIL 26, 2024

Oxford University Press has waded into the advanced English language space by launching a new online test for language learners. Some 88% of those surveyed also noted that English learning in their native country will also become more important as time goes on. “We

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Faculty Focus

APRIL 16, 2024

For optimal effectiveness, the pre-course purpose should be clearly defined with student learning outcomes that inform, excite, and prepare students for their upcoming course material. After the student learning outcomes have been defined, the creation of the pre-course does not have to be complex.

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totallyrewired

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Register on Eventbrite AI Conversations is a new series of weekly online discussions on how AI is affecting teaching and learning in an arts based institution. Invited subject specialists will start a conversation on their chosen topic. Each session will then be open to further questions and contribution from the participants.

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MindMax

JUNE 6, 2023

Trust—or, more accurately, distrust —is a big topic of conversation in higher education news. Let’s examine a couple of ways colleges and universities can open their Hidden Self : Demystifying online education There is a notable lack of information about what students can expect from online courses.

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Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 16, 2022

While Zoom was the “it” word during the pivot to online learning throughout COVID-19, it is high time to consider alternatives to synchronous online classes that benefit student learning. Both frameworks stress that interaction within a learning community leads to co-construction of knowledge. Castillo et al.

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Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

Chatbot hallucinations in higher education are caused by the complex nature of educational queries and the diverse range of topics encountered. College settings foster collaborative learning environments, where students engage in dynamic discussions and group activities.

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Today's Learner

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Here are some strategies I use t o set my Precalculus students up for future Calculus success using the online learning platf orm, WebAssign. In addition to helping students practice their prerequisite skills, this strategy also provides the opportunity for extra practice on topics that may have been difficult initially.

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