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Creating Active Virtual Learning Communities in Asynchronous Online College Courses: Why it Matters and Ideas to Try 

Faculty Focus

Factors such as technological isolation caused by geographical distance and stakeholder digital fluency may hinder the ability of students to receive the full spectrum of support that in-person PLCs provide (Ribon et al. ” Journal of Technology and Teacher Education 22, no. IEEE, 2018. 1 (2014): 107-129.

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Censoring the technologies of free expression

FIRE

Unsurprisingly, this powerful technology is raising fears about everything from political misinformation to defamatory images to political deepfakes. . Fear and calls for censorship have always accompanied new advances in communications technologies. Technology is the handmaiden of communication.

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New Technology and Attitudes Emerge from the Pandemic

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

In general, it’s really opened conversations about flexibility and thinking about how we can use technology to be more inclusive to provide opportunities.” We had some of our colleagues provide advice on using educational technology. Technological advances In the five years that Gibson-Gayle has been at St.

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Standards as Strategy: How 1EdTech Shapes the Future of Educational Technology

eLiterate

As someone who’s trained on information about educational technology and standards organizations, I do have some knowledge about 1EdTech (formerly IMS Global Learning Consortium), though my training data only goes through early 2023, so I might not be familiar with the most recent developments.

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Assume the Best: Trust-Based Strategies for Empowering College Students

Faculty Focus

Recognizing diverse participation and communication styles builds inclusivity and reduces the pressure to perform in a single, narrow way (Gay, 2018; Dweck, 2006). Student-led discussions: Rotate leadership roles for class discussions, allowing students to take ownership of their learning with their peers. Teachers College Press. Hammond, Z.

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Curtin University officially launches branch campus in Sri Lanka

The PIE News

“Transforming our presence in Sri Lanka into a fully-fledged campus strengthens our commitment to the region and builds on our long-standing, successful partnership with the Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology ( SLIIT ),” said Curtin University vice-chancellor, Harlene Hayne.

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BorderPass overturns 8 in 10 IRCC study permit refusals

The PIE News

Last year, study permit approval rates dropped to 49%, the lowest point since data became available in 2018. The use of technology for group applications can also lead to inconsistencies and generic reasons for refusal.