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Evidence Is Mounting That Calculus Should Be Changed. Will Instructors Heed It?

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Calculus is a critical on-ramp to careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). While there’s been progress of late, it’s been “uneven” and Black, Hispanic and women workers are still underrepresented in some STEM fields. But getting to those careers means surviving the academic journey.

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Pecha Kucha is the Answer

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As learners and teaching technology continue to evolve, faculty are recognizing the importance of teaching for active learning. During a two-hour lecture, the average student spends 37 minutes doing non-class related activities on their devices (Ravizza et.

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Embedding Learning Styles and Neurodiversity to Educate the Workforce of Today and Tomorrow

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This offers a valid explanation on why teaching with one style is counterintuitive. The use of one or more learning style instrument should be given to students so instructors can better develop learning activities. Innovative pedagogy and practice for E-STEM Learning. IGI Global. link] Eltanahy, M.

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Pecha Kucha is the Answer

Faculty Focus

As learners and teaching technology continue to evolve, faculty are recognizing the importance of teaching for active learning. During a two-hour lecture, the average student spends 37 minutes doing non-class related activities on their devices (Ravizza et.

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Embedding Learning Styles and Neurodiversity to Educate the Workforce of Today and Tomorrow

Faculty Focus

This offers a valid explanation on why teaching with one style is counterintuitive. The use of one or more learning style instrument should be given to students so instructors can better develop learning activities. Innovative pedagogy and practice for E-STEM Learning. IGI Global. link] Eltanahy, M.

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5 Higher-Ed Innovators Share Challenges, Ideas for the Future of Digital Learning

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Thille not only helped put personalized learning on the map, but also implemented it with specific university courseware, which was shown through rigorous research to be more effective than standard teaching methods. Thille emphasized starting with the learner when we consider edtech research and products.

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Supporting Non-Major Biology Students: Making the Classroom YOUnique

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Fostering Engagement in Non-Major Biology Students through a Studio Environment Engaging students not inherently drawn to biology requires innovative teaching methods. Active learning strategies, where students actively engage in the learning process, promote participation and retention (Freeman et al.