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Education Tech

Are educators using ChatGPT to write lesson plans?

May 26, 2023

Via: eCampus News

A whopping 97 percent of respondents in a recent survey say they ‘frequently’ or ‘sometimes’ use ChatGPT to write lesson plans. Likewise, 93 percent of teachers say they use the AI platform to grade and provide feedback for students, 91 […]


Education Tech

U.S. Department of Education Shares Insights and Recommendations for Artificial Intelligence

May 24, 2023

Via: U.S. Department of Education

Today, the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Educational Technology (OET) released a new report, “Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the Future of Teaching and Learning: Insights and Recommendations” that summarizes the opportunities and risks for AI in teaching, learning, research, […]


News

U.S. Department of Education, NASA Strengthen Partnership to Advance STEM and Space Education

May 24, 2023

Via: U.S. Department of Education

NASA and the U.S. Department of Education signed a memorandum of understanding on Wednesday, strengthening the collaboration between the two agencies, including efforts to increase access to high-quality STEM and space education to students and schools across the nation. Specifically, […]


Continuous Development, Educational Forms

How to secure the higher-ed job you want

April 26, 2023

Via: eCampus News

In applying for a position in higher education, the cover letter seems the least important piece of the application materials for many applicants. The curriculum vitae and transcripts provide the core of an application and document an aspiring faculty member’s […]


Educational Stages, Higher Education

Community colleges, credential programs see enrollment uptick

April 18, 2023

Via: eCampus News

Enrollment at community colleges is beginning to grow this spring, with a 2.1 percent increase over last spring, according to the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center. Stay Informed with the Latest Enrollment Information, the first-look spring 2023 enrollment report found […]


Educational Forms, Formal Education

4 ways to enhance critical thinking skills

April 17, 2023

Via: eSchool News

Critical thinking is plainly in decline. Everywhere we look, people are uncritically consuming and spreading information that is distorted, misleading, and sometimes intentionally deceptive. Conspiracy thinking is rampant–QAnon, Alex Jones and the Sandy Hook shooting, Pizzagate, and unfounded claims of […]


Economics&Strategies, Education Strategies

10 ways to teach students for a changing world

April 12, 2023

Via: eSchool News

The world is changing rapidly, with new technology being developed daily and jobs being replaced by automated machines and artificial intelligence (AI). These changes have brought about tremendous opportunities for those who can take advantage of them. However, these changes […]


Education Tech

Ransomware attacks on schools are only getting worse

April 7, 2023

Via: eSchool News

Just a few years ago, ransomware probably didn’t rank very high on a list of things parents regularly talked about. But the odds are getting higher that if you ask a parent about it now, they’ll have plenty to say. […]


Educational Stages, Higher Education

What to know about active learning and college student identities

April 5, 2023

Via: Inside Higher Ed

Fifty-five percent of students say a teaching style that didn’t work for them has impeded their success in a class since starting college. That makes it the No. 1 reported barrier to academic success in the recent Student Voice survey […]


Continuous Development, Educational Forms

How to help student caregivers achieve success at your institution

April 4, 2023

Via: eCampus News

So much has been asked of caregivers, especially those in the process of getting a college degree and balancing home and work responsibilities through the pandemic. According to the Institute for Women’s Policy Research, 4.8 million college students are simultaneously […]


Educational Forms, Informal learning

College programs must prioritize accessibility

March 21, 2023

Via: eCampus News

A new Open Education Resources (OER) initiative from the nonprofit Teach Access aims to expand awareness of digital accessibility in higher education. Teach Access works with education, industry, and disability advocacy organizations to enhance students’ understanding of digital accessibility as […]


Educational Stages, Secondary Education

The purpose of a K-12 education: Who decides and how do we get there?

March 17, 2023

Via: eSchool News

In a recent report by Populace (2022), 55 percent of American parents expressed their desire for educators to rethink how today’s K-12 schools are educating our children. The study found that, despite the widespread perception that American society wants K-12 […]


News

3 opportunities for your institution to better serve students

March 16, 2023

Via: eCampus News

Nearly half of students say they doubt their ability to succeed in college when enrolling, according to a survey on the student experience from education provider Anthology. The survey, Student Feedback Informs Admissions and Enrollment Strategies, highlights the experience of […]


Education Tech

6 benefits of immersive learning with the metaverse

March 14, 2023

Via: eSchool News

The metaverse is a tool that blends experiences typically associated with either the virtual or physical worlds. It can deliver greater immersive learning for students while also creating some new and exciting teaching opportunities. For educators, it is crucial to […]


Economics&Strategies, Education Strategies

Online learning is no longer novel—how can you stay ahead of the curve?

September 8, 2022

Via: eCampus News

Will student enrollment continue to drop? Are microcredentials becoming more popular than degree programs? Is a recession on the way–and if so, how might it affect college attendance? Higher education faces a sea of questions about enrollment trends and how […]


Education Tech

How to educate in the 4th Industrial Revolution

September 6, 2022

Via: eSchool News

Just for a moment, think about your physical environment. Perhaps you’re taking your lunch break in your car that has satellite radio and reading this article on a mobile device. Maybe you’re at home on your computer where you’ve got […]


Educational Stages, Higher Education

In a Post-Roe World, Students Deserve Access to Fact-Based Science Education

August 30, 2022

Via: Ed Surge

This past June, during what should have been a pride-filled, celebratory season, the uterus took center stage in a series of controversial events. On Monday, June 20, the Hawaiʻi state governor signed a new law making menstrual products free and […]


Economics&Strategies, Education Strategies

3 critical considerations for the future of school cybersecurity training

August 30, 2022

Via: eSchool News

A universal truth over the last two years within the education sector has been this: Students need to continue learning, whether in school, at home, or somewhere in between. For many school systems and institutions, this meant sending students home […]


Educational Stages, Higher Education

Students desperately need to see relevance in their learning

August 29, 2022

Via: eSchool News

Many students see no relevance between their education and the real world, and say they are struggling to find meaning in their education or find a career direction, according to a new survey from YouScience, a student engagement platform. The […]


Educational Stages, Higher Education

Lower Completion Rates Among Part-Time Students

August 26, 2022

Via: Inside Higher Ed

A new report from Complete College America, an organization dedicated to raising college degree attainment rates, found that completion rates among part-time students lag behind those of full-time students. The report, released today, analyzed data from the National Center for […]