Inside Higher Ed

DECEMBER 22, 2022

A data science pathway as an alternative to the standard Algebra II, precalculus and calculus sequence. A data science pathway as an alternative to the standard Algebra II, precalculus and calculus sequence. At stake are hot-button issues involving equity, privilege, socioeconomic class and gender, ethnicity and race.

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GlobalHigherEd

OCTOBER 4, 2015

This exciting approach to (re)discovery is at the forefront of a variety of (inter/multi/trans)disciplines ranging from bio-informatics and social statistics to the digital humanities. Examples of ICTs, “big data” and other emerging technologies leading to research breakthroughs in the natural and health sciences are well known.

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Inside Higher Ed

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

The result, according to Feldstein: these institutions “make the same research demands on faculty and incur expenses for building out facilities that are not focused on creating well-educated citizens, successful professionals and thoughtful human beings. But those higher figures still won’t bowl you over. ” Ugh.

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eLiterate

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

This is part of a larger series I’m starting on a term of art called “product/market fit.” In my last post , I explained how generative AI memory works and why it will always make mistakes without a fundamental change in its foundational technology. Learning analytics. E-portfolios. Courseware platforms. The list goes on.

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Inside Higher Ed

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

According to SUNY documents, for a class to meet the new requirement, it must not only “describe the historical and contemporary societal factors that shape the development of individual and group identity involving race, class and gender.” We all recall “Headless Body in Topless Bar.” ” Woke University?

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HEPI

MAY 11, 2023

The UK’s economic growth and its global position as a leader of science and innovation cannot be secured without skills. Current skills shortages within the UK are well documented, with the Federation of Small Businesses reporting that 80% of small firms faced difficulties recruiting applicants with suitable skills during 2021/22.

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eLiterate

JULY 12, 2023

I don’t know if my idea will work yet—he promised to let me know once he tries it—but the idea got me thinking. Generative AI probably will change EdTech integration, interoperability, and the impact that interoperability standards can have on learning design. You can guess from the name what it’s supposed to do. It never worked well.

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HESA

MAY 16, 2023

I was sitting at home this weekend, reading the UNESCO World Science Report (2021) , as one does, when I started poking around with the actual bibliometric numbers. First: what is the UNESCO World Science Report? Well, it’s a pretty interesting document which has appeared periodically since 1993. The biggest gainers?

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Inside Higher Ed

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Facts are known through documentation, eyewitnesses and primary sources. On numerous occasions I’ve been asked, “How do you know that? I read on the internet …” And I’ve heard and overheard, “Did you know (fill in the blank with some crazy conspiracy theory)?” How do you know it is reliable?

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Faculty Focus

APRIL 23, 2023

Always keep in mind that behind all student data, there is a human reflection, and every percentage represents a person, therefore, make the data personal. The concept of professional development is not the sole issue; the disdain comes from the lack of purpose and the ineffectiveness. Why are we here? I must see it to learn it.”

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Continuous Learning Institute

MARCH 5, 2023

Two teams: STEM & Humanities, Arts, Languages & Communication (HALC). The STEM team's projects included creating paired courses to better support students in math and a faculty-to-student mentoring program for science students. Scroll down to access the transcript.) 11:08:25: Launching the inquiry & action work.

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Inside Higher Ed

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Blog: Higher Ed Gamma I, like you, have no doubt asked ChatGPT, the open AI-powered text generator, to respond to some questions and been dazzled by the results. I asked ChatGPT to draft syllabi for two of my upcoming courses to see how its recommendations differ from my own course outlines. I found the results thought-provoking. Impressive.

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SRHE

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

by Marie-Pierre Moreau and Lucie Wheeler Cleaning, catering and security staff fulfil an important function in maintaining and enhancing the social and material environment of higher education (HE). Yet this group has attracted limited considerations from researchers and policy-makers alike.

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eLiterate

OCTOBER 25, 2022

This was back in the 1990s, so it was early for a professor outside of an education or computer science department to be thinking about such things. As I outlined recently in my “ e-Literate’s Changing Themes for Changing Times ” post, I am shifting my coverage somewhat. And as it turns out, I know and respect one of the authors.

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Faculty Focus

APRIL 23, 2023

Always keep in mind that behind all student data, there is a human reflection, and every percentage represents a person, therefore, make the data personal. The concept of professional development is not the sole issue; the disdain comes from the lack of purpose and the ineffectiveness. Why are we here? I must see it to learn it.”

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EAB

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Create career transition guides Consider developing career transition documents that provide students with an overview of careers, job titles, employers, and advice on getting started in a given field. Your institution’s career services can be especially useful in navigating these transitions—and helping your programs stand out to students.

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eLiterate

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

The prompt I cobbled together a DEI guidelines document from some existing ones I found on the web to create something focused on curricular materials generation. Note: I’ve added some formatting to make it more legible for humans. I want my assignment to support diversity, equity, and inclusion Can we do all that?

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SRHE

JUNE 7, 2023

by Brett Bligh, Sue Beckingham, Lesley Gourlay, and Julianne K Viola SRHE’s ‘Landscapes of Learning for Unknown Futures: prospects for space in higher education’ symposium series, delivered with Professor Sam Elkington and Dr Jill Dickinson, aims to foster continuous dialogue around learning spaces. How are others using those spaces?

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The Change Leader, Inc.

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

For universities that don’t have the cushion of the Ivy League list, the stark reality of declining enrollment and soaring costs looms large. Today’s educational leaders are grappling with a landscape where class sizes have shrunk to nearly 70-80% of what they were just half a decade ago.

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HEPI

OCTOBER 20, 2024

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) – overseen by the UK Government – runs competitive award schemes for postgraduate students through its research councils (for example the Arts and Humanities Research Council). This HEPI long read was authored by Dr Edward Hicks. There are differences in funding and regulatory structures.

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Inside Higher Ed

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

I thought, what with high rates of inflation, a depressed stock market, and lots of reports of crime, the Democratic party was about to face a red wave. I also thought the Russian military was far stronger than it was. Wrong again. I even thought that Ukraine was far more dependent on NATO, and especially US support, than it actually is.

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Inside Higher Ed

DECEMBER 2, 2022

They are studies in human vulnerability. The book “documents the effect his diagnosis has had on his life and explains his advocacy for improving early recognition of Alzheimer’s,” drawing on the author’s extensive clinical experience. The way these titles seem to cluster together is striking, in any case.

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Today's Learner

MAY 8, 2023

Reading Time: 14 minutes Colleen Zajac is a Senior Copywriter at Cengage with a zest for learning. She loves rock climbing, mountain biking and coffee—not necessarily in that order. What are the qualities of a great teacher? Most of us can’t forget the instructor who taught our favorite class. The one who got the lessons to stick. I’m not crying.

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ACRLog

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Editor’s Note: This guest post has been authored by Alejandro Marquez (Science and Engineering Librarian at the University of Denver Libraries) and Brady Niemitalo Woods (Patron Training Specialist at Jefferson County Public Library, Colorado). Loneliness is a universal part of the human experience.

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Inside Higher Ed

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Students must now earn a minimum of six course credits per quarter (or semester) for three quarters (or two semesters) in courses where at least half of the instruction is in person on a UC campus, according to the Senate document. Those studying in prison are exempt. ” Few institutions can be all things to all students.

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Higher Education Inquirer

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Today Ill continue that line for the reasons Ive previously given: to document key stories in higher education; to witness human suffering; to point to possible directions for academia to take. Closing colleges and universities Philadelphias University of the Arts closed in 2024. million deficit.

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The Change Leader, Inc.

APRIL 8, 2025

Learn how higher ed leaders can turn faculty survey data into strategy, improve shared governance, and increase retention and leadership trust. Faculty surveys are a familiar practice in higher education, but many institutions fall short when it comes to using that data to drive long-term change.

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Inside Higher Ed

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

degrees in science, technology, engineering and mathematics to extend their stays in the United States. Others, such as human-centered technology design and data visualization, live in the intersection of science and the arts.

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