A Brief History: Black Americans in Higher Education

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Reading Time: 9 minutesBlack History includes success stories of numerous Blacks who have contributed to the progress made in higher education. Several Black academicians can be noted as a respected authority in their discipline advancing the field through research and scholarship. Throughout history, Black Americans have endured a long, tedious journey in achieving educational opportunities. During the period […]

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Affording You More When Choosing Course Materials

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Reading Time: 3 minutesInstructors are experiencing the adverse effects of rising textbook costs. Some students are waiting to buy their textbooks after their courses already start, and some aren’t purchasing them at all. It’s why so many instructors are seeking out affordable alternatives. But as you may know, while price matters, it’s not the only thing to consider […]

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Data Analytics Skill Builders for Introductory Accounting

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Reading Time: 5 minutesData analytics is a cornerstone for decision-making, strategic planning, and target marketing in business. There’s also an ever-growing demand for data analytics in the accounting profession—so much so that it will become part of the updated CPA exam in 2024.  Business students should be exposed to data analytics early, and often, so they develop a […]

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The Pros and Cons of Standards-Based Grading

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Reading Time: 2 minutesStandards-based grading (SBG) has been ingrained in the American education system for over a century. It has been a determining factor in students’ admissions to colleges, law schools, medical schools, and even driver’s licenses. The University of Wisconsin-Superior describes SBG as “a written description of what students are expected to know or be able to […]

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Should I Stay or Should I Go? Why I’m Still Teaching (Part 2)

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Reading Time: 5 minutes“One day it’s fine and next it’s black” The song lyric from The Clash: “one day it’s fine and next it’s black” might describe what happened at all levels of education when the COVID-19 pandemic began. People who had always taught only in the classroom needed to make a very quick change to teaching online. […]

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Meeting Students’ Changing Needs in a Post-Pandemic World

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Reading Time: 3 minutesTake a deep breath and think back briefly on the last three years. How much collective trauma has the world experienced? Many of the college students of today, and particularly those who transitioned from childhood to adulthood during COVID-19, are struggling with the impacts of surviving a global pandemic. More than 200,000 children lost a […]

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8 Ways to Prevent Students From Cheating With AI

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Reading Time: 4 minutesAcademic integrity has been a fundamental aspect of higher education for years, but with the rise of AI tools comes new barriers for instructors to maintain it. The temptation for students to cheat using AI has grown, making it essential for educators to adopt innovative strategies to combat it effectively. In this article, we’ll explore […]

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