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Ep. 82 – Mentoring, Global Engagement, and AI in Higher Education with Gary S. May

Gary S. May discusses inclusive excellence, STEM mentoring, AI for the public good, and the future of global research universities. ...

Digital Literacy is Key, Now More Than Ever

Digital literacy is essential for navigating a technological world because it promotes individuals' access to information and integral development. ...
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Incorporate Technologies in Class Using the SAMR Model

The SAMR model helps teachers visualize how to implement educational technologies to improve students’ learning wisely. ...
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Green Skills for a Sustainable Future

The "green transition" implies a radical change in economic models and society toward sustainability; green skills and competencies are critical for mitigating environmental impact. ...

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Encouraging Students to Get Everything Right Is the Wrong Approach

Now more than ever, educators are aware that accepting failure can help students inside and outside the classroom. But with tests season upon us, the ...

How Universities Are Using Big Data

A growing number of universities are using big data to improve student success but there are ethical issues that arises with the exploitation of student ...

University Classes Should Start at 11am or Later to Improve Learning

University classes generally start at early morning, without regard to optimal functioning times for students with different chronotypes. But a new study indicates that starting ...

The Value of Interdisciplinary Research

Important research ideas often transcend the scope of a single discipline or program, pushing fields forward and accelerating scientific discovery. But interdisciplinary research is not ...

New York Will Offer Free Tuition (with some restrictions)

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced a deal that will make tuition free at the city's public universities. The Excelsior Scholarship will help families with ...

STEM Toys: coding kits for toddlers

Start-ups and entrepreneurs are seeing a market opportunity in creating toys with a focus on science, technology, engineering and mathematics. 

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Deep Breaths Lead to Better Grades

Increasingly, teachers and schools are starting to pay attention and respond to students’ anxiety and mental health issues. Not only to raise their grades and ...

Researchers Warn Using Laptops in Class Harms Academic Performance

A new study warns that using a laptop in class can significantly damage students’ academic performance.

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University of North Carolina Launches Initiative that Connects the Sciences with the Arts and Humanities

The new initiative called "Creating Scientists" wants to give undergraduate students hands-on research and collaborative learning through real-world problems.

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The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Launches Higher Ed Podcast

A new podcast created by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation aims to highlight the people, institutions, and organizations that are working to provide all ...

Character Education Matters More Than Ever

Now more than ever, educators shouldn't teach just content, they must also teach morals, ethics and cultivate empathy and mindfulness in every student. 

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Why Data Analytics Courses Shouldn’t Be Just for Computer Science Majors

While 69 percent of employers expect candidates with data science and analytics skills, only 23 percent of college and university leaders say their graduates will ...

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