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Using virtual reality (VR) to transport students to new places in the classroom

Teaching Matters Online Learning

Credit: Pixabay In this explorative post, Dr. Kirsten Cowan, a dedicated researcher and educator at The University of Edinburgh’s Business School, delves into the transformative potential of Virtual Reality (VR) in classroom settings. As the session begins, they each engage in a virtual retailing experience.

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Why higher education must be reinvented to suit the new generation of students

University Business

As a result, institutions must consider moving past its foundational model of fostering coming-of-age experiences for young adults to a knowledge service whose programs are as fluid as tomorrow’s digital native students. More from UB: Can your school benefit from a consortium to keep its scientific research alive?

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Small College America – Profile: Whitman College

Edu Alliance Journal

The curriculum, deeply rooted in the traditional liberal arts, continues to evolve, notably introducing two new majors in Fall 2023: Brain, Behavior & Cognition (Neuroscience) and Ethics & Society, reflecting increasing student interest in neuroscience and applied ethics.

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Exploring sustainable cotton: A student’s journey

Teaching Matters Experiential Learning

Photo credit: India Trek students Recently, Dr Winston Kwon wrote about a student engagement initiative , which involved two dozen students from multiple disciplines trekking across India. To explore cotton manufacture from production through to retail. Nov 15, 2018

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Exploring sustainable cotton: A student's journey

Teaching Matters Experiential Learning

Photo credit: India Trek students Recently, Dr Winston Kwon wrote about a student engagement initiative , which involved two dozen students from multiple disciplines trekking across India. To explore cotton manufacture from production through to retail. Nov 15, 2018

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The Power of Food: Fueling Inclusivity, Equity, and Engagement in Campus Life

University Business

However, higher ed leaders can go beyond by leveraging specialty foods at critical times and places outside their dining halls to increase student engagement in campus life, create more inclusive environments, and ensure equity among departments, on and off campus.

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Welcome to Jan-March learning & teaching enhancement theme: Engaging and Empowering Learning with Technology

Teaching Matters Online Learning

Rather than merely expecting students to show up and participate, it’s crucial to recognise and address their specific needs. In my Interactive Retailing course, we discuss the transition from multi-channel to omni-channel retailing. Introducing VR into my retailing class has presented significant challenges.

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