eCampus News - Teaching & Learning Archives https://www.ecampusnews.com/teaching-learning/ Higher Ed News Wed, 24 May 2023 23:20:12 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.2.2 https://www.ecampusnews.com/files/2021/03/cropped-ecnicon-1-32x32.jpg eCampus News - Teaching & Learning Archives https://www.ecampusnews.com/teaching-learning/ 32 32 107582492 Equitable access can improve course completion and student success https://www.ecampusnews.com/teaching-learning/2023/06/08/equitable-access-course-completion-student-success/ Thu, 08 Jun 2023 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.ecampusnews.com/?p=101664 Equitable access programs offer a comprehensive approach to looking at the entire cost-of attending needs of a student.Course completion and student success percentages are significantly increased at higher education institutions that have introduced Equitable Access (EA) programs, especially two-year institutions. The establishment of an EA program means every student will have the same opportunity and tools needed for success. The unique financial challenges faced by every student act as barriers to student success and retention.

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]]> 101664 A lack of cloud experience could harm students’ job prospects https://www.ecampusnews.com/teaching-learning/2023/06/07/a-lack-of-cloud-experience-could-harm-students-job-prospects/ Wed, 07 Jun 2023 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.ecampusnews.com/?p=101658 There are a few things institutions can do to ensure students can leverage cloud computing without impacting budgets or compliance protocols.Most organizations have either adopted the cloud or have plans to adopt the cloud in some capacity in the coming years, creating more employment opportunities in the cloud market. This is a competitive job market, and students who have had their hands in the cloud are going to be more attractive to hiring businesses.

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]]> 101658 4 ways to optimize accessibility in higher ed https://www.ecampusnews.com/teaching-learning/2023/06/06/4-ways-to-optimize-accessibility-in-higher-ed/ Tue, 06 Jun 2023 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.ecampusnews.com/?p=101647 To foster an inclusive learning environment, it's paramount that those in higher education incorporate accessibility in their course design.The completion of the academic year offers educators a unique opportunity for introspection, evaluation, and strategizing. Equipped with the insights from recent student feedback, instructors are well positioned to reflect on the successes of the term, as well as identify areas where more could be done to elevate the students’ learning experience. One such area for assessment is often the accessibility aspects of their course content.

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]]> 101647 ChatGPT: The shakeup education was waiting for https://www.ecampusnews.com/teaching-learning/2023/06/01/chatgpt-the-shakeup-education-was-waiting-for/ Thu, 01 Jun 2023 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.ecampusnews.com/?p=101616 As technology evolves, industries must evolve alongside it, and education is no exception, even when it comes to ChatGPT.Since its launch in November 2022, ChatGPT has dominated conversations in the media landscape and within the education industry. A key conversation focuses on weighing its benefits versus risks, and many higher-ed institutions have been quick to implement bans on the technology altogether for fears of plagiarism in written works. But is this the right course of action to take?

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]]> 101616 Investing in classroom collaboration tools? 3 things to know https://www.ecampusnews.com/teaching-learning/2023/05/31/investing-in-classroom-collaboration-tools-3-things-to-know/ Wed, 31 May 2023 21:00:00 +0000 https://www.ecampusnews.com/?p=101614 Maximizing the effectiveness of any classroom investment requires careful consideration of all the available options and benefitsModern technological advancements affect virtually every area of daily life, and today’s educational institutions are looking to new digital tools to help improve student achievement and engagement while fostering collaborative learning environments for both in-person and remote learners.

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]]> 101614 Inclusive education programs offer support for students with intellectual disabilities https://www.ecampusnews.com/teaching-learning/2023/05/30/inclusive-education-students-intellectual-disabilities/ Tue, 30 May 2023 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.ecampusnews.com/?p=101601 Regis University offers students with intellectual disabilities a specialized program to realize their college dreamsIn Colorado and nationwide, most colleges don’t offer programs for students with intellectual disabilities, which includes limitations in reasoning, learning, problem solving, or social or practical skills. Those colleges that do have limited spots.

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]]> 101601 Are educators using ChatGPT to write lesson plans? https://www.ecampusnews.com/teaching-learning/2023/05/26/are-educators-using-chatgpt-to-write-lesson-plans/ Fri, 26 May 2023 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.ecampusnews.com/?p=101409 A majority of educators use ChatGPT to write lesson plans, student feedback, emails, and letters of recommendation.A whopping 97 percent of respondents in a recent survey say they ‘frequently’ or ‘sometimes’ use ChatGPT to write lesson plans. Likewise, 93 percent of teachers say they use the AI platform to grade and provide feedback for students, 91 percent say to write emails, and 89 percent say to write letters of recommendation.

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]]> 101409 Course materials data: What to look for and why you need it https://www.ecampusnews.com/teaching-learning/2023/05/25/course-materials-data/ Thu, 25 May 2023 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.ecampusnews.com/?p=101577 From financial and transactional data to usage and engagement data, transparency is key when it comes to course materials dataCourse materials reporting, analytics, and financial reconciliation have become massive undertakings for schools these days. This is, in large part, because data often lives in different silos, platforms, and systems across campuses, making it difficult for schools to know what information is available, let alone how to compile and assess all of it.

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]]> 101577 How our campus created an inclusive esports program https://www.ecampusnews.com/teaching-learning/2023/05/17/how-our-campus-created-an-inclusive-esports-program/ Wed, 17 May 2023 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.ecampusnews.com/?p=101528 Montgomery County Community College took careful steps to maximize its esports program’s diversity and inclusivityWith esports growing fast among college students, educators across the U.S. face an opportunity to build programs that foster inclusivity and diversity in ways traditional sports fall short.

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]]> 101528 Will advances in AI force a push to oral exams? https://www.ecampusnews.com/teaching-learning/2023/05/16/advances-in-ai-oral-exams/ Tue, 16 May 2023 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.ecampusnews.com/?p=101504 The move to oral exams could reduce the opportunities for students to cheat by either traditional methods or with artificial intelligence (AI)As ChatGPT, Google Bard, and other AI tools are available to the average internet user, academic conversations are common on how faculty and students will accommodate these technologies within the academic milieu. 

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