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Librarians' "new normal" includes pain points

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Ithaka S+R shared results from its triennial survey published last week, which sought to capture college library deans’ and directors’ perspectives three years into the pandemic. “Our core foundational information literacy programs that we teach don’t reach those students anymore.”

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20 Winter-Inspired Service-Learning Project Ideas for High School Students

Experiential Learning Depot

Winter Walkways for Neighbors Organize a group of students to shovel snow and clear walkways for elderly neighbors or community members with limited mobility. Through planning and organizing this service-learning project, students develop responsibility, compassion, and communication skills as they coordinate with residents and work in teams.

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Benefits of Integrating Service-Learning With Other High-Impact Practices

The Scholarly Teacher

Located in primarily low-income areas and minority communities, this site has been the focus of many student projects to address health equity and environmental justice. Students revised the EPA letter that is mailed to residents explaining the potential soil contamination and the option to test their soil.

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10 Super Cool Examples of Project-Based Learning Experiences Led by Students

Experiential Learning Depot

That’s why I wrote this blog post, to show you clear and concrete examples of project-based learning experiences that were designed and led by my own students or children. One of the great benefits of project-based learning is that it offers a very specific roadmap for student-led learners to follow.

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Top 5 Reasons to Integrate Classroom Current Events Into Your Learning Day

Experiential Learning Depot

Our students deserve better, and using current events to drive better and more meaningful lessons and discussions is a great way to do that 2) Awareness of local and global issues helps students build 21st-century skills A deeper understanding of current topics in the world expands your students' world views. Let's Be Friends!

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Digital Learning in Higher Education Enhances Student Achievement

Creatrix Campus

Learning experiences may be tailored to each student's requirements and performance level with the use of adaptive learning technologies. Get access to an extensive range of digital books, periodicals, and research papers through digital libraries and repositories. Embracing Digital Learning in Higher Education Today!

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10 Inspiring Women's History Project Based Learning Ideas to Celebrate Women's History Month

Experiential Learning Depot

Students will work alongside that scientist if possible, learn about their lives and their research, and then develop a children’s book that highlights the lives and contributions to science and society by the two women. Organize a “storytime” event for students to read their books to a young audience.