Month: May 2022

Microcredentials

Defining high-quality microcredentials for higher ed

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Adult learners often worry about the logistics of returning to school, but microcredentials offer a straightforward path to learning
One of the early higher education adopters of microcredentials, SUNY’s program centers on: academic quality; alignment to industry and professional standards; pathways to certificates, initial and/or advanced degrees…
Classroom Innovation

5 things you should know about collegiate esports

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Collegiate esports is expanding across the nation--here's how to take advantage of this growing phenomenon on your own campus
Playing video games isn't a waste of time--in fact, it can open doors to college scholarships and lucrative careers. Esports--multiplayer video games played competitively in front of spectators--is…
Classroom Innovation

Modern lab equipment is key to revolutionizing STEM learning

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A vast gap in students who pursue STEM learning and STEM degrees may cause as many as 2 million STEM jobs to go unfilled.
STEM jobs are continuing to grow faster than ever. In the U.S. alone, employment in STEM occupations has grown 79 percent since 1990, and the total number of…