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Taking Physics to the People - Dr. Christina Love

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Through the research, she was able to demonstrate the utility of citizen science for classifying neutrino events in the IceCube detector. Since arriving at Drexel, Love has also designed eight new courses including introduction to experimental physics for physics majors and computational labs for media art majors.

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Using Cogenerative Dialogues for Learner-Centered Teaching

The Scholarly Teacher

Although this is a common practice with K-12 education, it is rarely utilized in secondary and higher education settings. Implementation and Strategies The first year I utilized cogen, I integrated these dialogues into my syllabus. Springer Science Business Media. Would the benefits outweigh the challenges? References Boss, G.

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Report: When it comes to recruitment methods, social media is key

University Business

For schools that lack brand awareness or struggle with grabbing students’ attention using their current recruitment strategies and need a powerful disruptor, social media is proving to be an unexpected yet ripe medium to hook students. But the kind of social media platform an institution uses to reach a student is vital.

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Inspiring Tech Context

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The utility of tech skillsets like competence in computer programming languages is multidimensional as it is used to build websites and software applications that operate cellphones, thermostats, airplanes, elevators, video games, social media, and so much more. This is all a part of tech context.

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How to Build a University Social Media Strategy

HEMJ (Higher Ed Marketing Journal)

5 Steps for Creating Your Social Media Brand Presence For universities eager to thrive in today’s cyber-centric world, social media isn’t just a tool. The importance of maintaining a holistic brand image that resonates across diverse social media platforms cannot be overstated.

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Scholar-Practitioner Helps to Promote Inclusivity at Alma Mater

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Patterson-Stephens work has focused on utilizing a data-informed approach by utilizing surveys, data collection and assessments to recommend suggestions. In April, videos circulated on social media showing CMU students using racial slurs. “I I made sure I was available. I made sure I was there to problem solve.”

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Colleges Are More Than Just an Education but a Capital Investment into Our Future

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Increasingly, due to the democratizing force of social media, we are privy to common complaints from students living in residential halls on campuses with ever-increasing deferred maintenance backlogs. The institution’s front porch must be pristine to invite further examination of the proverbial mansion.