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Who You Gonna Call? A Harvard Lecturer's Quest for Equitable Class Participation

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Dan Levy had long considered himself an equitable instructor in terms of calling on students to participate in class discussions. When class is in session, the instructor or an assistant will record which students spoke during class using the app. It’s easy to complain about a problem but not have the data to back it up,” says Gregor.

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It’s time to pay student teachers

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I fell in love with teaching while working as an assistant educator at a preschool 16 years ago. I had not studied education, so I enrolled in an alternative certification program specifically designed for people who were already working in education. Student teaching should be authentic and valuable. newsletters.

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8 questions every student should ask before choosing a college 

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Beyond academics, consider whether the institution provides career support through career services–does it help students secure internships, research positions, or study abroad opportunities relevant to your field? What opportunities exist for study abroad, research, or experiential learning?

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Big Deals—Khan Academy Boosts National Civics Bee, AI Tackles Campus Safety, and Stanford Offers Online Math

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Recent studies have shown alarming gaps in Americans’ understanding of our democratic processes and systems. Sixth, seventh, and eighth graders in participating states are invited to submit a 500-word essay addressing a community issue. The full list of participating states can be found on the map available at this link.

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A Surprising Approach to Science Labs for Online Students Boosts Access to STEM Fields

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ASU couldn’t test this theory by delivering chemicals to students who study online. For this model to work, she also had to devise a plan for bringing dozens of students who typically study online to campus in Arizona. “OK, But what if instead the university brought remote students to the chemicals — and to campus?

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Fostering Upward Mobility through Low-Cost Certification: A Practical Guide for Higher Education

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The development of programs that not only meet the needs of working people but also guarantee their upward mobility through accessible, affordable routes is essential in the effort to improve the quality of education and assist different learners. OER and No/Low-Cost Textbooks: The program makes significant use of both.

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How to Engage Students and Support Learning in Large Classes

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When we teach large classes, what approaches can we employ that will have a greater opportunity to engage students and help students learn more? A study was published by IDEA, a non-profit organization that focuses on academic success in a higher education context, which explored whether class size is a factor in perceived learning.

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