My Jerry Maguire summer
Handwritten work, feedback-driven assignments, and collaborative problem solving help to ensure students grow as thinkers--even in an age of technological shortcuts
I’ve been teaching a summer course for nearly 20 years. At my institution, a summer course is a little extra salary for 5 weeks of extra work, and it feels like Santa comes to visit in July when the session ends.
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Why ‘higher ed’ will thrive as it gets disrupted
Jeff Selingo and I have had an ongoing dialogue over the decade-plus I’ve known him about the future of higher education.
Tracking the AI evolution in higher ed: Lessons from four semesters of student data
As AI becomes a fixture in student workflows, the nature of learning itself is being reshaped in real time. While anecdotal evidence and one-off surveys offer glimpses into how students engage with these tools, what’s been missing is sustained research into their evolving behaviors.
Running AI without FinOps? Here’s why institutions are overpaying
While AI holds immense potential to revolutionize the educational experience, universities risk derailing their innovation if they do not manage cloud costs effectively.
Redesigning online education around human connection
At 10 p.m., with her kids tucked in and a full day as an executive assistant behind her, Maria sits down at the kitchen table–not to unwind with social media, but to dive into her marketing course.
Without governance, there is no vision: The case for leadership in student success
Student success platforms have become fixtures in higher education. Tools such as Navigate, Starfish, Civitas, and CRM Advise promise smarter interventions, streamlined advising, and coordinated care.
Jared Polis and governors association release plan to improve education and workforce outcomes
Governors should expand their approach to education by preparing students not just for work, but civic life and personal well-being too. And they should track and publish people’s progress towards key education-related goals.
6 steps for effective learning analytics
A new free resource from 1EdTech Consortium aims to support colleges and universities in navigating the complexities of implementing learning analytics with clarity and purpose.
Reimagining online learning: How emerging technologies can better serve learners
Once considered a supplement to traditional classrooms, online learning now sits at the center of higher education’s innovation agenda. Institutions have made significant progress in expanding access and improving digital infrastructure.
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The University of Utah, established in 1850, is the state’s flagship institution of higher education. Located in Salt Lake City, it serves over 34,000 students across 17 colleges and schools.