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3 Questions for Kelly Heuer, VP of Learning Experience at edX (a 2U Company)

Inside Higher Ed

A: I studied philosophy at Harvard and Georgetown University, with every intention of becoming a lifelong academic. But when I had the opportunity to pivot from academia into learning design full-time, I took the leap. Q: Can you help us understand what a VP of learning experience does? Q: Your Ph.D.

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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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How to align higher ed with industry to foster social mobility

University Business

In today’s fast-evolving world, universities have the opportunity to align their programs with industry trends, equipping students with the skills needed for the workforce and creating social mobility. One key area impacting learning is the rise of new technologies. Yet, access to these opportunities is still uneven.

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Why Data Alone Won’t Improve Retention

Faculty Focus

Conley is an accomplished educator and higher education leader, currently serving as the Dean of Teaching and Learning at Ivy Tech Community College. With over a decade of experience in academia, Dr. Conley specializes in fostering innovative teaching environments, promoting faculty development, and driving student success initiatives.

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Empowering Student Learning: Navigating Artificial Intelligence in the College Classroom 

Faculty Focus

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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Creating a Safe Space for Conversations on Academic Integrity 

ACRLog

Musings on Teaching a Difficult Topic Stepping into the classroom of an academic integrity session has a distinctively different energy than a regular university classroom. A few months ago I volunteered to help teach the academic integrity sessions at my university. References Brickhill, M., Andrews, G. & & Nieuwoudt, J.

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The Metaverse explained for university leaders: challenges for universities ahead (3/4)

Dr. Simon Paul Atkinson

Press coverage of recent cryptocurrency disruptions and the significant staff reductions at Twitter and Meta is giving pause for thought amongst investors and futurists, as well as university leaders considering the future of the Metaverse. Whether this gaming trend will fruitfully spill over into academia, I am doubtful.