Reading Time: 4 minutesTowards the end of the fall 2022 semester, when most faculty members were immersed in grading final exams and winding their semesters down in eager anticipation of the winter break, an unfamiliar form of intelligence crept into our classrooms. OpenAI released ChatGPT with little pomp or ceremony on November 30, 2022. The way in which […]
Reading Time: 3 minutesFor the last four years, we’ve checked in with students, faculty and administrators from two- and four-year institutions around the country to gauge what’s happening in their worlds and how they feel about some of the biggest issues facing higher education. This year, with AI no longer a distant hypothetical but a tangible presence in […]
Reading Time: 4 minutesIn addition to helping students gain the skills needed to be successful in Calculus, a mindfully designed Precalculus course can also help address poor study habits, fill gaps in foundational knowledge, influence a student’s math mindset and introduce useful skills for solving difficult problems. However, careful planning is necessary to achieve these additional goals. Here […]
Reading Time: 3 minutesDigital Badging is a digital credentialing system that has been around since the early 2000s. It was first used by Mozilla to recognize and reward users for their contributions to the open-source community. Since then, badging has become a popular way to recognize skills and achievements in various fields. Why badging? Digital badging in higher […]
Reading Time: 4 minutesThe national theme for Black History Month 2024 is “African Americans and the Arts.” Black History Month 2024 is a time to recognize and highlight the achievements of Black artists and creators, and the role they played in U.S. history and in shaping our country today. To commemorate this year’s theme, we’ve gathered powerful quotes […]
Reading Time: 4 minutesIn the ever-evolving landscape of education, the constant search for innovative teaching methods continues to be a driving force. One powerful approach that has stood the test of time is storytelling. Beyond its entertainment value, storytelling has proven to be a highly effective educational tool, engaging learners and facilitating the retention of information. Here, we […]
Reading Time: < 1 minuteFor a busy educator, every minute counts. You don’t want to go here, there and everywhere for the content you’re looking for — whether that be updates for the products you use in your course or info on that interesting trend your colleague just told you about. We get it. And to make your life […]
Reading Time: 3 minutesWe hear all too often that critical-thinking skills are essential for students. But what, specifically, are critical-thinking skills, and how can instructors better help students build them? We’re breaking down what exactly critical-thinking skills are, and offering a few critical-thinking activities to add to your course. What is critical thinking? According to the Paul-Elder Framework, […]
