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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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Libraries are going nowhere (unless they have wheels)

While digital content gives availability on demand, mobile libraries are the ones who go the distance to create the habit of reading, as ...

Gallup poll: Most college graduates find no sense of purpose in their jobs

A Gallup study reveals that more than half of college graduates can’t find a sense of purpose in their work.

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The Scully Effect: Closing the Gender Gap in STEM

According to Microsoft, only 60 % of girls understand STEM subjects' importance in their personal and professional goals. The company points to the lack ...

Extra credits as an educational resource, and how to make the best of it

Giving out extra-credits to students its an old standing tradition within the teaching community, but some argue that it might not be the best ...

Anxiety: a public health crisis in teens below 17

Seven in ten teenagers today see anxiety and depression as a significant problem, not only for themselves but for their peers also, according to ...

A new ranking assess universities’ success in delivering the UN Sustainable Development Goals

The University of Auckland, New Zealand, is the best university in the world, according to the recently launched University Impact Rankings 2019.

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Are we ready to let go of remedial classes?

Remedial courses have their usefulness, but they cannot be the only line of defense for students who need help to catch up.

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The best national higher education systems in 2019

Universitas 21 has published its eighth annual ranking of national systems of higher education.

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Five advantages of using podcasts as an educational tool

Podcasts are now one of the most popular educational tools. They help developed listening skills and critical thinking.

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Unmotivated students are on the rise, can personalized learning help?

The closer students get to the university level, the less motivated they are to learn, according to Gallup. Why is the intrinsic motivation to ...

Ideas to improve education, a report by the Gates Foundation and Chan Zuckerberg

Microsoft and Facebook nonprofit foundations launched a call for proposals for educational innovation in three key areas: writing, math and executive functions.

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