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8 questions every student should ask before choosing a college 

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A schools culture isnt found in rankings, so talking to students and visiting a campus can help you determine if its the right fit. Some students prefer the energy of large lecture halls, while others thrive in small, discussion-based classes. What support services are available?

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Opportunities in failing: Why K-12 education needs more productive struggle

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This approach fosters a culture where students equate success with immediate correctness rather than with the process of learning. If I couldnt figure something out on my own, I had resources at my disposal: office hours, teaching assistants, or discussions with peers. These assignments werent just practice.

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Students Dive Deep Into COVID-19 in Free Open Study Course

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The new summer program groups teams of students into one of four tracks based on interest: pandemics and globalization, epidemiology, the history of pandemics, and socio-cultural evolution, which looks at what happens to societies when big things change. Unlike the research program, this offering doesn’t pair every student with mentors.

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Pros And Cons of AI in Education

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Reduced Teacher Workload: AI tutors, virtual teaching assistants and automated admin systems can help reduce teacher workload. Enhanced Student Engagement: Well-designed AI education tools can be more interactive, adaptive and engaging for students compared to traditional lectures or books.

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How Students Use Unofficial Online Backchannels for Classes

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But students can be reluctant to use these sanctioned channels, or to show up in person for office hours, says Megan McNamara, a continuing lecturer in sociology at the University of California at Santa Cruz. She says she used a Discord server as a student recently, in an online course she took at the campus. “I

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A Welcoming Tone: Tips to Build Rapport in Digital Spaces

Faculty Focus

We know that our students are culturally, linguistically, and racially diverse. We have also compiled a short list of culturally responsive moves that, when sustained throughout the semester, help build community in the classroom when paired with intentionality around tone. Tip #3: Reflect on your teaching persona.

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How to Engage Students and Support Learning in Large Classes

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He is a professor of cultural anthropology at Kansas State University whose expertise as a digital storyteller has won him widespread attention for his videos, which have been translated into more than 20 languages, viewed by more than 20 million people and featured at conferences and film festivals around the world.

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