Building social connection without the pitfalls of social media

Institutions should prioritize opportunities to help students develop healthy patterns of social connection and meaningful relationships.
Many colleges and universities use social media platforms to engage and connect students, but all too often these efforts have not yielded the desired results. Why?

Innovating grading systems in higher ed

Using technology to reinvent grading systems in higher ed is laden with complexities—but there also lies the potential for innovation.
In the intricate world of academia, establishing a fair, accurate, and secure grading system can pose major challenges. Academic institutions, especially law schools, juggle various responsibilities.

4 ways higher-ed can improve student mental health support

The question remains: Do students know about and can they easily access student mental health resources on campus?
Instructure’s 2023 State of Student Success and Engagement in Higher Education report highlights mental health as one of the top six global trends students, administrators, and faculty identified as most…

Reimagining oral assessment in the age of AI

Oral assessments can unlock student authenticity--and represent a greater opportunity to remake the online college classroom as we know it.
Given the rapid proliferation and adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots across higher education in 2023, online instruction now stands at a crossroads.

Creating courseware with students, not for them: The case for equity-centered design

Through courseware and equity-centered design, we can support students and even the playing field, especially for underrepresented students.
Over the past several years, the college student population has become increasingly diverse. In fact, 56 percent of college students are first-generation students, a significant jump from 37…

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