Coursera blog

DECEMBER 18, 2024

By Mashrur Khan and Alexandra Urban Coursera is dedicated to providing an exceptional online learning experience tailored to the individual needs of our learners. With this goal in mind, we created Coursera Coach, our AI-powered learning assistant rooted in pedagogical and tutoring best practices.

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University Business

JANUARY 20, 2023

From K-12 to higher education, AI is set to change the way teachers and students learn, interact, and engage with each other. But before we all start panicking about robots taking over the classroom, let’s take a closer look at how AI can be used to enhance the learning experience for both educators and students.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

By identifying their strengths and interests, we can tailor their learning experience to enable accelerated learning. Offering advanced placement courses, dual enrollment programs, and experiential learning opportunities can all contribute to speeding up students' educational journey.

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Faculty Focus

MARCH 18, 2025

While many of our conversations have focused on what generative AI means for student assignments and learning outcomes, there’s another question faculty are askingoften individually and quietly: How can we leverage AI in our own academic and administrative work? And more importantly, should we?

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Faculty Focus

MAY 21, 2024

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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WCET Frontiers

JANUARY 30, 2025

In this Closer Conversation, accessibility and legal experts will break down the guidelines, discuss anticipated impacts on higher education, and offer clarity and guidance for moving forward. Members will have a chance to ask questions and share their experiences.

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The PIE News

JULY 4, 2023

They say doing so could “enhance the student learning experience” and prepare students for “real-world” applications of these technologies post-university. If there are restrictions for example, it’s crucial that it’s clearly explained to students why they are in place, or we will find that people find a way around it,” he added.

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HEM (Higher Education Marketing)

MARCH 26, 2025

Additionally, faculty can offer structured study groups or mentoring programs to ensure students receive guidance outside of class hours. Ensuring that digital learning platforms are compatible with screen readers, offering captioned lecture videos, and creating inclusive classroom environments can greatly enhance the learning experience.

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Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

I’ve been utilizing mid-semester check-ins for several years now and have noticed that students respond best when I send out informal invitations to reflect on their learning experiences. My rationale here is to not make it a mandatory assignment, but an extra credit opportunity to know more about their current learning experiences.

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Faculty Focus

MAY 21, 2024

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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University Business

MAY 22, 2024

Colorado students also have the right to know what work-related and prior learning experiences can be awarded as credit, the bill declares. The program’s experts will help students complete the FAFSA and offer guidance on high-demand, high-paying careers. ” Students are afforded the right to appeal such a decision.

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Today's Learner

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Live Virtual Machine Labs: exploring student benefits Live Virtual Machine Lab activities, facilitated by our partner ACI Learning /Practice Labs and integrated into MindTap , offer students interactive, virtual environments where they can access and engage with real machines on live IT systems.

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Inside Higher Ed

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Transition point: Students seek to efficiently submit evidence of the quality of their previous work and learning experiences (e.g., on an app on their phones) can help students to holistically demonstrate their skills, knowledge and prior learning and work experiences.

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WCET Frontiers

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

These COIL-centered standards support Virtual Exchange (VE) & intercultural online learning experiences. These research-based pedagogical approaches and best practices focus on virtual international exchange and the design of intercultural online learning experiences.

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Today's Learner

APRIL 7, 2025

And in recent years, weve seen advances in technology and an increased emphasis on flexible learning environments reshape the higher ed classroom, resulting in both blended and hybrid learning models becoming more common. Blended and hybrid learning: a breakdown The definitions of both terms may vary.

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Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

I’ve been utilizing mid-semester check-ins for several years now and have noticed that students respond best when I send out informal invitations to reflect on their learning experiences. My rationale here is to not make it a mandatory assignment, but an extra credit opportunity to know more about their current learning experiences.

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Today's Learner

MAY 30, 2024

It informs every decision we make as we design learning content—what topics to cover in a textbook, what activities and assessments learners will complete and how all of those elements are sequenced. Personalization Personalized learning design recognizes that every learner is an individual.

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HEM (Higher Education Marketing)

JANUARY 22, 2025

Schedule periodic check-ins to provide additional guidance, address challenges, and celebrate successes. Empower Ambassadors to Create Empowering student ambassadors to create their own content is one of the most effective ways to showcase the authentic, lived experiences that resonate with prospective students.

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Liaison International

DECEMBER 10, 2024

With AI, colleges can now offer individualized guidance on crucial areas like financial aid, academic advising, and program recommendations, ultimately supporting students specific journeys and enhancing their overall community college student experience. How can AI personalize learning experiences for students?

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Faculty Focus

MARCH 16, 2025

Simply, it is the way it combines cognitive and educational psychologyhow people learnwith the scholarship of teaching and learning (SoTL), which focuses on how educators study and improve their teaching to increase student learning (McKinney, 2007).

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Helix Education

JANUARY 20, 2025

Innovate the Learning Experience Education shouldn’t be rigid. It’s about Tyler, a baseball standout from rural Iowa whose guidance counselor is stretched too thin to help him navigate the recruiting process his parents never experienced. It’s about Sophia working two jobs just to afford textbooks.

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Faculty Focus

JUNE 29, 2023

Peer mentoring is a process where a more experienced student provides guidance and support to a less experienced peer. Peer mentoring benefits both mentors and mentees, providing a sense of belonging and a valuable learning experience. Returning to education after years away can be a daunting experience for many students.

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HEM (Higher Education Marketing)

JANUARY 22, 2025

Schedule periodic check-ins to provide additional guidance, address challenges, and celebrate successes. Empower Ambassadors to Create Empowering student ambassadors to create their own content is one of the most effective ways to showcase the authentic, lived experiences that resonate with prospective students.

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Today's Learner

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Reading Time: 3 minutes Are you looking for ways to improve your chemistry students’ online learning experience? We think it’s a great time to let you know that six new and revised chemistry titles are coming to WebAssign , our online learning platform used by over a million students each year in STEM courses.

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Faculty Focus

AUGUST 18, 2024

This aligns with the broader movement to ensure ethical development and use of AI while promoting human-centered learning experiences. Emotional Intelligence: AI lacks the emotional intelligence and empathy necessary to provide effective support and guidance to students.

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Faculty Focus

AUGUST 18, 2024

This aligns with the broader movement to ensure ethical development and use of AI while promoting human-centered learning experiences. Emotional Intelligence: AI lacks the emotional intelligence and empathy necessary to provide effective support and guidance to students.

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The PIE News

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

The first phase of the report, released in May 2023 , found that international students are likely to experience digital systems and tools differently from domestic students. The latest report detailed that international students want more guidance on effective and appropriate use of AI to support their learning.

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Helix Education

AUGUST 22, 2024

From personalized learning experiences to streamlined administrative processes, AI has the potential to revolutionize various aspects of campus life. Seek Expert Guidance: Partner with AI governance experts, like RNL’s AI Governance Services, for specialized advice tailored to higher education’s unique needs.

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Inside Higher Ed

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

MOOCs are free or low-cost learning opportunities available to anyone and are quite different than the courses featured in this article—large enrollment undergraduate courses for residential students. This distinction is an important one.

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Faculty Focus

JUNE 29, 2023

Peer mentoring is a process where a more experienced student provides guidance and support to a less experienced peer. Peer mentoring benefits both mentors and mentees, providing a sense of belonging and a valuable learning experience. Returning to education after years away can be a daunting experience for many students.

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Coursera blog

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Combining a high-quality education with a seamless learning experience Stephen heard about the iMSA from a previous employer who praised the University of Illinois for its credibility—and soon, he would discover even more about the reputation of Illinois and Gies. The professors are there to help and are always available.”

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Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

This approach may be particularly helpful for having the guest speaker demonstrate their mastery of some aspect of the course content, well-informed by experience and applied in their day-to-day work. However, this approach also requires providing ample guidance on what to speak about and the important points to highlight. Stefan A.

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Coursera blog

JUNE 5, 2024

Combining cutting-edge AI capabilities with the expertise of Coursera’s Teaching & Learning and Product teams, we launched an ambitious experiment: a learning assistant called Coursera Coach that offers tailored guidance and support, making the learning journey more enjoyable and empowering.

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Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Critical thinking, engagement, cohesion, respect for diversity, mental health, and interpersonal skills have all been shown to improve via team learning experiences (Gillespie, 2012, Mercer-Mapstone and Kuchel, 2015, Wilson et al., How People Learn: Brain, Mind, Experience, and School. 2018, García et al.,

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EAB

AUGUST 9, 2023

The Rising Higher Education Le aders Fellowship has been a wonderful learning experience. I thank the session facilitators and experts for providing additional guidance on this project. Likewise, I was partnered with capstone buddies, Barbara Andrew from William Patterson University and Daisy Sherry from Lewis University.

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Coursera blog

JULY 16, 2024

Introducing Coursera Coach as a sidebar experience Coursera Coach , introduced in 2023 , provides AI-powered guidance within the learning experience. Since its launch, we’ve received positive feedback from learners about how Coursera Coach has significantly helped them progress in their learning and master new skills.

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Faculty Focus

JANUARY 28, 2024

But this can be mitigated by collaborative efforts among faculty, sharing resources across departments, or even incorporating student-generated content as part of their learning process. Technology d ependence: Over-reliance on videos could lead to reduced hands-on learning experiences. Coppoc (2014). “2D

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