Kortext University Leaders' Blog

APRIL 24, 2023

In advance of Kortext Live , we spoke to Andrew Bates (Chief Product Officer at Kortext) about the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in higher education, and how it can enhance the student learning experience. Is AI bad for learning? Does that mean AI is a negative development for higher education?

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The PIE News

JANUARY 31, 2024

Eight in 10 international students studying in New Zealand rate their overall experience positively, new research has found. This word-of-mouth testimony builds resilience for New Zealand as an international education destination.” A further 83% said they would recommend the country as a study destination.

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HEPI

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Since its inception in 2017, the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) has become an integral part of assessing and recognising the quality of undergraduate teaching and learning in the English higher education system. Graduate Attributes Institutions often use graduate attributes to evidence educational gain.

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Creatrix Campus

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

20 step guide for implementing Outcome-Based Education admin Wed, 11/29/2023 - 07:24 In a fast-paced educational realm, Outcome-Based Education (OBE) emerges as the catalyst for student success. It also leads to a 20% boost in institutional effectiveness, fostering a dynamic learning environment.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

The nuance of this definition should be noted, with a key emphasis on institutions. For example, consider the use of a Students of Size policy for inclusion in class syllabi or in programmatic handbooks/manuals that students can rely on to comfortably communicate their physical needs in classrooms and learning experiences.

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Creatrix Campus

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

admin Mon, 11/27/2023 - 08:44 In the realm of education, the fundamental question persists: "What are learning outcomes?" These outcomes, acting as a guiding lighthouse, navigate educators and learners through the seas of knowledge, encapsulating the measurable skills and attributes a student should acquire by the end of a course.

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Today's Learner

APRIL 7, 2025

Reading Time: 4 minutes Whether todays educators are teaching in-person, online or somewhere in between, their dedication to students has remained stronger than ever, despite rapid changes within the space. Blended and hybrid learning: a breakdown The definitions of both terms may vary.

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Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

But we also fell in love because we are educators who are passionate about assessment. Throughout the series, he guides his players into various experiences requiring personal and collective reflection about their life goals. than the question, “Are students learning in the best possible way?” Total football.

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Faculty Focus

APRIL 15, 2025

The shift to virtual learning, accelerated by the global pandemic, has fundamentally transformed the way education is delivered. As a result, the lasting impact of this transition, along with the necessary adaptations, continues to reshape how education is offered to its target market.

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The Change Leader, Inc.

APRIL 22, 2025

April 22, 2025 · Episode 256 Capital Funding Strategies in Higher Education: How Universities Are Solving Infrastructure and Student Housing Challenges 33 Min · By The Change Leader, Inc. How higher ed leaders are using capital funding strategieslike P3s, bonds, and donor partnershipsto fix infrastructure and housing gaps.

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Faculty Focus

MARCH 3, 2024

The pandemic in 2020 accelerated the adoption of learning technologies in education. Campus leaders had to rethink the digital learning resources available, and faculty had to rapidly adapt to changes in delivery methods while keeping students engaged. Research in healthcare (Kobayashi et al., 2018; Zhao et al.,

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Changing Higher Education

MAY 5, 2020

I suggested that a broader definition of the business of higher education might be Knowledge Management. At the time, the pieces were not in place to envisage how such a definition might usefully extend the roles of the university. In a post back in 2006 entitled What business are we in? ,

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Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

But we also fell in love because we are educators who are passionate about assessment. Throughout the series, he guides his players into various experiences requiring personal and collective reflection about their life goals. than the question, “Are students learning in the best possible way?” Total football.

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HEPI

DECEMBER 18, 2022

This blog was kindly provided by Matt Riddle, Principal and Director of Learning Experiences, Curio. Is now the perfect time to reconsider the student experience in higher education? The sector has learned much during the past two years about online and blended learning. Blended learning as the ‘new normal’.

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Faculty Focus

MARCH 3, 2024

The pandemic in 2020 accelerated the adoption of learning technologies in education. Campus leaders had to rethink the digital learning resources available, and faculty had to rapidly adapt to changes in delivery methods while keeping students engaged. Research in healthcare (Kobayashi et al., 2018; Zhao et al.,

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Today's Learner

APRIL 10, 2023

What is DEI&B exactly and how should institutions tackle this aspect of higher education in the United States? If a student does not feel like they belong or feel that they are unable to rely on their faculty and staff when it comes to DEI&B, then we definitely have a problem. What is DEI&B?

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Creatrix Campus

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Smart Assessment Solutions: Navigating the Future of Modern Online Examination Systems editor Tue, 02/20/2024 - 07:16 Introduction to online examination system software With the scene of online exams on the rise, Online Examination System Software is certainly a step ahead into the future of education. from 2022 onwards.

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HEPI

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

This blog was kindly authored for HEPI by Rachael O’Connor ( LinkedIn ), Associate Professor in Legal Education and Academic Lead for Personal Tutoring at the University of Leeds, and Jon Down ( LinkedIn ), the Director of Development at Grit Breakthrough Programmes. They have tended to skirt around “difficult conversations.”

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The PIE News

JANUARY 13, 2023

One could argue business schools are the original international education providers, in addition to viewing international trade as the most lucrative of business endeavours. Compared to wider surveys of international students more generally, the findings are not definitively different. ” Photo: ESMT.

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WCET Frontiers

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

As we roll into the fall semester and look ahead to 2025, we’re seeing some exciting shifts in higher education. Here’s a peek at the trends catching our attention and shaping the future of higher education digital learning. Preparing for Tomorrow’s Workforce: The gap between education and the workforce is closing fast.

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The PIE News

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

“Many more postgraduate research students in 2022 ‘definitely’ [agreed] that they are satisfied compared to 2021,” Neves added. “As we are yet to see a recovery in satisfaction for undergraduates, as measured by the National Student Survey, this recovery in PRES is a positive finding.”

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Continuous Learning Institute

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Surprisingly, the 5E model is still not widely known and/or applied in education. An "engage" activity should make connections between past and present learning experiences. Students should become mentally engaged in the concept, process, or skill to be learned. 1] Here’s the 5E description thanks to WGBH and NASA.

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Creatrix Campus

JULY 29, 2024

This approach improves student performance and aligns academic programs with industry demands by guaranteeing that curricula in higher education are in line with specific, quantifiable capabilities. Institutions dedicated to providing relevant, high-quality education must embrace these ideas.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

In October 2022, the National Center for Educational Statistics (NCES) released a new report where, again, Black students lagged behind white students on the National Assessment for Educational Progress (NAEP) also known as the Nation’s Report Card. Years later, our experiences still haunt us.

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Faculty Focus

AUGUST 29, 2024

Interdisciplinary Studies: Breaking Boundaries for Comprehensive Learning Interdisciplinary studies, as an approach to education, research, and problem-solving, break down traditional boundaries between academic fields, encouraging collaboration and integration of knowledge from diverse areas. 2009; Kezar & Elrod, 2012).

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Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Reflective teaching defined Reflection has many definitions. Collecting, recording, and analyzing what happens in the preparation and delivery of a course helps the teacher move from just sharing information to understanding and shaping their teaching and the student learning experience. professional development).

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Creatrix Campus

JULY 11, 2024

The Evolution of Campus Management System: Navigating the Future of Higher Education editor Thu, 07/11/2024 - 07:48 Campus Effectiveness Header Menu White 1NoneFooter base 1Blog Style 1Right Team CreatrixOff Introduction: What is a Campus Management System? We have discussed their roles below.

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WCET Frontiers

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Yet much of the information about a digital learning course outside of whether or not it is online or hybrid may be unknown to students at the time of registration. It’s clear that prior to enrolling in digital learning experiences, students want to make sure that they are set up for success. Background.

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Creatrix Campus

MARCH 9, 2023

As such, ensuring the quality of education provided by higher education institutions is of utmost importance. Quality assurance is a process of evaluating and monitoring the quality of education provided by higher education institutions to ensure that they meet certain standards and expectations.

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Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Reflective teaching defined Reflection has many definitions. Collecting, recording, and analyzing what happens in the preparation and delivery of a course helps the teacher move from just sharing information to understanding and shaping their teaching and the student learning experience. professional development).

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HEPI

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

HEPI published a Policy Note earlier this year on the topic of the Lifelong Learning Entitlement (LLE) – you can read that piece here. The Lifelong Learning Entitlement (LLE) provides a tuition fee loan entitlement equivalent to four years of post-18 education – £37,000 in today’s fees.

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Leader of Learning

APRIL 18, 2022

Dan Kreiness (@dr_kreiness) interviews Erik Francis (@maverikedu12), an educator, international presenter, and author of “Deconstructing Depth of Knowledge: A Method and Model for Deeper Teaching and Learning” published by Solution Tree and “Now That’s a Good Question! leaderoflearning Click To Tweet. About Erik Francis.

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Kortext University Leaders' Blog

OCTOBER 20, 2023

ChatGPT-3 was launched less than a year ago, on 30 November 2022, and since then has taken the higher education sector by storm. While no definitive statistics on student use are available yet, a freedom of information request made to Scottish universities revealed thousands of student connections to the generative AI chatbot since May.

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Dr. Simon Paul Atkinson

JULY 14, 2022

There appears to be some confusion, in practice and in the literature, as to the differences between hybrid, hyflex (hiflex, hi-flex, etc), and blended learning. So, I would like to take a minute to propose some definitional parameters, and wait to see if you agree or disagree. To me it’s a definition without a difference.

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Inside Higher Ed

AUGUST 11, 2022

higher education. With nearly 40 percent of all learners porting credit from other institutions into their degree programs and the recent rise in interest in and focus on non-credit bearing learning opportunities, the number of learners who enter the institutional transfer labyrinth will only increase. Where do we even begin?

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HEPI

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

This HEPI blog was kindly co-authored by colleagues from the Quality Assurance Agency, the Committee of University Chairs, GuildHE, Independent Higher Education, the Office of the Independent Adjudicator for Higher Education and Universities UK. Franchising and partnership provision should be good news.

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Faculty Focus

AUGUST 29, 2024

Interdisciplinary Studies: Breaking Boundaries for Comprehensive Learning Interdisciplinary studies, as an approach to education, research, and problem-solving, break down traditional boundaries between academic fields, encouraging collaboration and integration of knowledge from diverse areas. 2009; Kezar & Elrod, 2012).

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