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Learning Assistantships

The Scholarly Teacher

Taken together, open access admission policies and challenges to student engagement in the community college context present a unique opportunity for utilizing student workers as learning assistants. Background and Relevance Open enrollment policies are a defining characteristic of community colleges.

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Student engagement inside and outside the classroom

Teaching Matters Academic Support

Staff and three students meeting for a chat on the Coffee and Cake Conversation initiative September’s introductory blog post is written by Dr Cathy Bovill, Senior Lecturer in Student Engagement at the Institute for Academic Development. 2014) Clarifying the concept of student engagement. Kuh, G.D. &

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How to align higher ed with industry to foster social mobility

University Business

Technologies such as extended reality (AR, VR, and mixed reality), machine learning, and the Internet of Things are changing industries, and universities that align with these trends can offer students a competitive edge. This not only prepares students for existing roles but also equips them for the unknown jobs of the future.

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A quick look at the global rise of for-credit micro-credentials

University Business

Colleges and universities across the world are leveraging the credentials to fuel student engagement, brand differentiation and workforce development opportunities for learners of all ages, according to a new report from Coursera. The barriers to integrating for-credit micro-credentials are different in the U.S.

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Flipped Classrooms: A Next Generation Nursing Case Study

The Scholarly Teacher

To address this disconnect, nursing graduates’ decision-making and clinical judgment will be assessed through new questions posed in the Next Generation National Council Licensure Exam for Registered Nurses, an updated version of the test that nursing students are required to pass before beginning work in the nursing field (NCSBN, 2022).

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Implementing Relationship-Rich Education: Theory to Practice

The Scholarly Teacher

Both books contend that (1) relationships promote success in college and (2) institutional personnel and students must work together to achieve the goal. Image courtesy of Shane Rounce, Unsplash. Increased content retention is an additional benefit of collaborative quizzes.

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Practical Pedagogy Tips for Educators at Minority-Serving Institutions

The Scholarly Teacher

Key statement: This post offers suggestions about ways faculty can improve student learning experiences at MSIs with small changes to classroom practices. Introduction Minority-Serving (MSIs) enroll high percentages of students facing systemic barriers to higher education access. Briwa , Angelo State University.

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