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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Duane Watson Duane Watson has been named associate provost for faculty development at Vanderbilt University in Nashville. Mayborn Professor and professor of psychology and human development at Vanderbilt. He holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Princeton University in New Jersey and a Ph.D.

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Worried about being priced out of using AI? Here are some practical steps to get started

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Just 7% of surveyed staff said their institutions had a plan to upskill and support staff in adopting AI-driven technology, and nearly one-third (32%) said a lack of resources, time and money are the greatest challenges to taking the next step. Here are some practical steps to get started appeared first on University Business.

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Lightboards as a Learning Tool in Adult Asynchronous Online Learning

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Lightboard technology was invented by Michael Peshkin (Rogers and Botnaru, 2019). A lightboard is a large glass panel coupled with technology that allows an instructor to write or draw on a large surface (McCorkle & Whitener, 2020). Lightboards serve as a potential technology to fill this void in asynchronous online courses.

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Enhancing Access, Engagement, and Inclusion in Online Education

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As students enter the online classroom, they bring with them diverse educational experiences, backgrounds, and expectations of faculty interactions. Assistive Technologies: Integrating assistive technologies, such as screen readers and speech-to-text tools, can enhance accessibility for students with disabilities.

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Using the LMS Effectively to Reduce Logistical Challenges for Students 

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is currently the assistant director and instructional designer for the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning at Chapman University. She specializes in faculty development and training, distance education, and instructional design. Melissa Samaniego, Ed.D.

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Lightboards as a Learning Tool in Adult Asynchronous Online Learning

Faculty Focus

Lightboard technology was invented by Michael Peshkin (Rogers and Botnaru, 2019). A lightboard is a large glass panel coupled with technology that allows an instructor to write or draw on a large surface (McCorkle & Whitener, 2020). Lightboards serve as a potential technology to fill this void in asynchronous online courses.

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Faculty learning communities: Why they’re still a great idea

University Business

Faculty learning communities (FLC) as an approach to improving pedagogy have their roots in 1979 when the first FLC was launched at Miami University by Dr. Milton D. Many institutions choose to locate their established FLC activities in the provost’s office and offer faculty participation through application.

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