Using a Return on Investment Tool to Make Better Grad School Decisions By Erik Ofgang published 28 November 22 The MBA program at Worcester Polytechnic Institute’s new return on investment tool is designed to help prospective students make better decisions about graduate school spending.
What Is a Metaversity? What You Need to Know By Erik Ofgang published 6 October 22 A metaversity may be part of the next wave of Metaverse-education. Here’s what you need to know.
Flexible Due Dates: How it Works in College & K12 By Erik Ofgang last updated 3 August 22 Strict due dates are ingrained in all levels of education but some educators find when they get rid of them there’s less stress and more learning.
Getting Your College Degree in Prison By Erik Ofgang published 1 August 22 The Second Chance Pell pilot program has permitted more than 28,000 students in prison to access Pell Grants in order to pursue higher education while imprisoned. The program will soon expand to all incarcerated individuals.
The Virtual Office Hours Learning Curve By Jonathan L. Wharton, Ph.D. published 18 July 22 Offering virtual office hours may not be your first choice, but it can be effective for everyone if approached properly
Studying Slavery’s Legacy in Education By Erik Ofgang published 11 July 22 The Universities Studying Slavery consortium has brought together nearly 100 colleges and universities in the U.S. and internationally, along with a handful of private K-12 schools.
Reading Comprehension Can Predict College Success By Erik Ofgang published 28 June 22 For a new study, researchers looked at 26 previous studies and a total of 25,090 students and found that differences in reading comprehension could explain 8.4 percent of the variation seen in college grades.
Creating a College AI Incubator By Erik Ofgang published 12 April 22 Habib Matar, lead instructor of the new AI incubator lab at Chandler-Gilbert Community College in Arizona, shares advice for starting an AI lab at a university.
5 Tips for Surviving Until The End of The School Year By Erik Ofgang published 31 March 22 The end of the school year is in sight, so here are some strategies for saving time and maximizing impact to help you across the finish line.
Experiential Learning: Connecting Outside the Classroom By Jonathan L. Wharton, Ph.D. published 23 March 22 Experiential learning can provide real-world connections for students that can start them on their professional career paths
Teaching Mary Shelley and Frankenstein By Erik Ofgang last updated 21 March 22 Though written in 1818, Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein explores themes of science and ethics relative to today’s students.
How College Students Are Helping to Solve the Substitute Teacher Shortage By Erik Ofgang published 7 February 22 Some K-12 schools are turning to education majors at local colleges as short-term substitute teachers. The practice is a win-win, say those who have participated.
The Power of Pretesting: Why & How to Implement Low-Stakes Tests By Erik Ofgang published 7 February 22 Steven C. Pan, director of the Learning Sciences Laboratory at the National University of Singapore, shares highlights from his recent research and tips for implementing pretesting in the classroom.
6 Tips For Asynchronous Teaching From An Award-Winning Educator By Erik Ofgang published 24 January 22 Susan Whitman recently won The Prelock Online Teaching Award at the University of Vermont for her health class. She shares tips for building an effective asynchronous course.
Zoom/Video Conferencing Best Practices Revealed in New Research By Erik Ofgang published 14 January 22 Researchers at Stanford University and the University of Gothenburg find those who look at the camera are viewed more favorably by other Zoom/video conference participants.
Learning Through Primary Source Digitization By Jonathan L. Wharton, Ph.D. published 15 December 21 Providing access to a primary source that has been digitized can help transform learning for students
Is The SAT Dead? By Erik Ofgang last updated 22 November 21 Many colleges that stopped requiring the SAT during the pandemic plan on continuing to waive the test. How important will the nation’s most infamous exam be going forward?
Why Aren’t Professors Taught to Teach? By Erik Ofgang published 12 November 21 Professors are experts in their subject matters but many have limited training in actually teaching their students.
Online Learning Evolution: How Graduate and Undergraduates Are Learning By Erik Ofgang last updated 11 November 21 Even with campuses reopening to in-person learning, online learning has increased in popularity for certain students.
Campus Cybersecurity Tips & Resources By Erik Ofgang published 5 November 21 The culture around campus cybersecurity has evolved and so have the risks.
