Higher Education

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Videos Can Be More Effective Than In-Person Learning Learning by videos outperformed in-person lectures in an analysis of more than 105 studies looking at college students taught via live lectures, pre-recorded lectures, or a combination of the two.
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What is Threads and What Are Educators Saying About It? Meta’s new app, Threads, has been a major success but will educators move from Twitter?
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A Professor Encouraged Students to Use ChatGPT. OpenAI Asked Her What She Learned Dr. Francine Berman permitted her students at UMass to use ChatGPT to help them write. Despite limitations, she found there were ways it could help edit student work.

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How Artificial Intelligence (AI) Is Being Used in Higher Ed

By Ellen Ullman published

From answering basic campus questions to providing academic support, artificial intelligence (AI) is helping higher ed to work smarter not harder

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How to Help Students Search for Information in an Era of Remote Learning

By Steve Baule published

Advice and tips for teaching students how to conduct research online

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How to Teach Tech in an Online Environment

By Sascha Zuger published

Ironically, teaching tech through tech is a challenge, but Champlain College Online is cracking the code

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How Colleges are Using Tents and Outdoor Classrooms

By Erik Ofgang published

Tents and outdoor classrooms are springing up on campuses, with edtech following

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How to Transition to Virtual Learning from Video Learning

By Ellen Ullman published

UMass Boston is increasing its virtual learning capabilities

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How an Innovative College Model Accelerates Degree Completion and Lowers Cost

By Annie Galvin Teich published

Rivet School combines online learning and personal coaching for an accredited, job-focused bachelor’s degree in as little as two years and for less than $10,000.

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How a Virtual Desktop Infrastructure Can Support Art and Design Students

By Sascha Zuger published

Implementing a virtual desktop infrastructure can help keep creative juices flowing at art and design schools

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How Ventilation Systems are Being Upgraded for Back to School

By Erik Ofgang published

School ventilation systems are being upgraded to better protect students and staff by integrating new technologies and processes

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How It’s Done: Continuing to Offer Counseling Services During a Pandemic

By Ellen Ullman published

Counseling services at Allan Hancock College continue to be available remotely through additional resources and platforms

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How It’s Done: Building a Remote Learning Campus

By Sascha Zuger published

Dumb luck and smart tech has helped USC create a ‘new normal’ remote learning success story

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4 Ways to Close the Digital Divide by Partnering with Communities, Businesses, and Nonprofits

By Ellen Ullman published

Closing the digital divide continues to be a priority at many higher ed institutions

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How It's Done: Workforce Development Partnerships

By Ellen Ullman published

Maryville University president Mark Lombardi discusses workforce development and his institution's new approach

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Tech & Learning Names Infocomm Best of Show Winners

By TL Editors published

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How It’s Done: Hands-On Cybersecurity Training

By Ellen Ullman published

The Cyber Fusion Center at Maryville University provides practical cybersecurity training for aspiring security professionals

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10 Tips to Support Mental Health in Online Learning Environments

By Lindsey Kucich published

Advice for educators to help support positive mental health during remote learning, including during times of crisis

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6 Tips to Ensure Free Education Apps Are Safe

By Carl Hooker published

From compatibility to analytics, educators need to consider more than the price when it comes to free education apps

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Preparing for Back to School: Virtual Professional Development

By Ray Bendici published

How the University of Missouri Kansas City is preparing virtual professional development for blended learning in the fall and beyond.

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How to Improve WiFi Connection for Remote Learning Using a WiFi Booster

By Luke Edwards published

Improve WiFi to avoid freezing on video or audio by following these tops tips on how to best set up an extender.

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4 Steps to Power Curricula with AV

By Matt Allard last updated

The key components of an AV system that supports innovative coursework

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How to Live Stream Video for Classes

By Cindy Davis published

Best practices, advice, and resources for creating a live stream for higher ed classes.