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Why Data Alone Won’t Improve Retention

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Implement a Customer Service Model: This can significantly enhance student retention by prioritizing personalized, responsive support throughout their academic journey. Conley is an accomplished educator and higher education leader, currently serving as the Dean of Teaching and Learning at Ivy Tech Community College.

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Searching for the Optimal Class Design to Maximize Learning

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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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Empowering Student Learning: Navigating Artificial Intelligence in the College Classroom 

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Others argue that AI, in various forms, has been used to elevate students’ performance in the classroom, and in some cases, overcome barriers to learning (Shippee 2020, 20). AI can also be used as a classroom tool to reframe the learning experiences and as a “partner” in learning (Benson 2023, 30).

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

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In this piece, we explore how social media, as a pervasive cultural force, impacts the educational journey and engagement of undergraduate students while shaping their persistence and success in academia. In essence, social media offers a portable and customizable sense of community across various spaces, enriching the learning experience.

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Modular education: Bridging the gap between academia and workforce demands

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Industry partners can also provide practical insights and real-world scenarios that enrich the learning experience, making it more applicable and valuable to students. As these programs increasingly integrate with traditional degree offerings, hybrid learning models and seamless credit transfers will become more prevalent.

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

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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. At the same time, I understand where concerns come in.

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Empowering Student Learning: Navigating Artificial Intelligence in the College Classroom 

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Others argue that AI, in various forms, has been used to elevate students’ performance in the classroom, and in some cases, overcome barriers to learning (Shippee 2020, 20). AI can also be used as a classroom tool to reframe the learning experiences and as a “partner” in learning (Benson 2023, 30).

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