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Searching for the Optimal Class Design to Maximize Learning

Faculty Focus

Would you emphasize a supportive learning environment, cognitive and affective learning, pedagogical design, essential content, creating assessments, providing feedback, integrating technology, or something different? This convergence of theory and teaching practice offers one perspective for creating an optimal learning experience.

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From Likes to Learning: Enhancing Classroom Culture through Social Media Engagement   

Faculty Focus

Particularly interesting is the notable increase in social media interaction among everyone, including undergraduate students, during the COVID-19 pandemic, as documented in a March 2021 Vox article. In essence, social media offers a portable and customizable sense of community across various spaces, enriching the learning experience.

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A ChatGPT generated post (and a first year librarian’s thoughts)

ACRLog

As I’m sure anyone in academia is aware, ChatGPT and its AI counterparts are taking us by storm. The way it tailors to different writing styles is interesting, and I think it could make for a fun class exercise and learning experience about writing for a specific audience. Get ChatGPT to generate something. Undoubtedly.

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From Likes to Learning: Enhancing Classroom Culture through Social Media Engagement   

Faculty Focus

Particularly interesting is the notable increase in social media interaction among everyone, including undergraduate students, during the COVID-19 pandemic, as documented in a March 2021 Vox article. In essence, social media offers a portable and customizable sense of community across various spaces, enriching the learning experience.

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Fat On Campus: Mitigating Anti-Fat Bias in the Classroom

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

We write today centering the needs and experiences of fat students who sometimes struggle to find fit and space within academia. Fat students, an often hyper(in)visible population, find themselves having experiences that range from uncomfortable to violent within their classrooms and learning environments.

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Searching for the Optimal Class Design to Maximize Learning

Faculty Focus

Would you emphasize a supportive learning environment, cognitive and affective learning, pedagogical design, essential content, creating assessments, providing feedback, integrating technology, or something different? This convergence of theory and teaching practice offers one perspective for creating an optimal learning experience.

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Chief academic officer on the value of investing in student success

Inside Higher Ed

Chase’s experience and “transformational ideas … will elevate the student experience across the UH system,” added Khator, who is also president of UH. Students who complete more quickly spend less on tuition and, in state institutions, save taxpayer funding. Is this Career Advice newsletter?: