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?Can Online Teaching Work at Liberal-Arts Colleges? Study Explores the Pros and Cons

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Edward’s University , where he works as an associate professor of philosophy and the director of the Center of Ethics and Leadership , was one of the 21 institutions taking part in a study to explore teaching upper-level humanities courses online. Edward’s held in May 2017 that focused on adopting IT tools. A “modified yes,” he says.

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As Student Engagement Falls, Colleges Wonder: ‘Are We Part of the Problem?’

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Many instructors describe accommodations they’ve tried, like loosening homework deadlines or offering asynchronous alternatives to class conversations, but some now wonder whether this kind of leniency actually makes the situation worse. It’s often said that online courses offer students increased flexibility—supposedly a positive quality.

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Supporting Student Well-being in Virtual Learning 

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Those who participate in fully online courses, particularly asynchronous ones, may feel isolated from their instructor, their peers, and the university as a whole. Does everything work together to achieve the stated learning objectives of the course? Mental i llness.

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Faculty Say Online Programs ‘Cannibalize’ On-Campus Courses at George Washington University

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Kurt Darr A report from that investigation, shared with the faculty senate on Friday, suggested that “there are issues with how the courses are being monitored and how they are impacting face-to-face programs that haven’t been addressed,” the GW Hatchet reports.

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AI-Powered Teaching: Practical Tools for Community College Faculty

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A case study from a California community college illustrates these principles in action. Faculty developers and instructors can use this framework to harness AI’s potential, ensuring it supports rather than supplants their pedagogical roles. What are its merits and limitations?

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AI-Powered Teaching: Practical Tools for Community College Faculty

Faculty Focus

A case study from a California community college illustrates these principles in action. Faculty developers and instructors can use this framework to harness AI’s potential, ensuring it supports rather than supplants their pedagogical roles. What are its merits and limitations?

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Supporting Student Well-being in Virtual Learning 

Faculty Focus

Those who participate in fully online courses, particularly asynchronous ones, may feel isolated from their instructor, their peers, and the university as a whole. Does everything work together to achieve the stated learning objectives of the course? Mental i llness.

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