Classroom Innovation

How Georgia State engages students in every part of esports

June 24, 2022 by Lucas Bailey, Esports Program Coordinator, Georgia State University

Colleges and universities have a critical opportunity to give students skills training and practical experience in the esports industry

Universities and gaming have always had an uneasy, if not outright adversarial, relationship. Many of the early PC gamers got their start at colleges and universities because universities…

How two institutions tackle microcredentials

June 23, 2022June 20, 2022 by Laura Ascione

Schools are leveraging microcredentials to help learners achieve goals, reskill, and upskill for workforce success.

The global workforce is changing, constantly evolving to demand new skills and competencies from its current and future workers. More and more higher-ed institutions are creating microcredential programs…

How esports led to major growth in student leadership at Cal State

June 17, 2022 by Donna “BasicTaq” Walters, Founder, Cal State Esports Collective

College esports launches are similar to startups--they require an agile approach and innovative problem solving, along with strong leadership.

In 2021, the global competitive video game market (esports) was valued at just over $1.08 billion dollars. Esports has become a popular way to promote student engagement on…

Why feedback is critical for your institution’s students

June 14, 2022 by Dr. Adam Fein, Vice President for Digital Strategy and Innovation, University of North Texas

Higher-ed leaders and instructors should rethink how students receive formative feedback--technology can play a role in making that possible

Every predator in the animal kingdom who has ever gone after a brightly colored tree frog learns almost immediately not to do it again. And any human being…

Microcredentials are poised for great growth in the global economy

June 13, 2022 by Laura Ascione

Public perception of traditional college along, with the need for upskilling and reskilling, could drive increased demand for microcredentials

Microcredentials aren't new, but their potential is growing--and, in some cases, they may grow to be a preferred form of postsecondary education and training.

The macro impact of microcredentials

June 10, 2022June 6, 2022 by Susan Manning, Ed.D, Director of Customer Education, Credly

By pairing microcredentials with digital credentials, individuals are prepared for a changing workforce and can make a big impact in three key ways

The workforce is facing a shift in the recognition of skills and experiences as many individuals have left their jobs and are trying to switch roles completely, alongside…

Proctored exams show increased cheating rates

June 3, 2022 by Laura Ascione

Data from more than 3 million online exams show that more than 6 percent of proctored exams contain evidence of attempted or actual cheating.

A new report has revealed exam data showing that the rates of possible and actual violations of test rules increased in 2021 compared to 2020--and 2020 itself had…

3 tips to align your microcredential programs to the remote workforce

May 30, 2022 by Cecil Banhan, Vice President of Partnership Development, AllCampus

The evolving and increasingly remote workforce needs upskilling—and microcredential programs are filling the gaps.

From the 1973 oil crisis to the Great Recession, economic uncertainty has historically driven demand for education as workers look to gain a leg up in turbulent job…

Tips to write better test questions and rules

May 28, 2022 by Content Provided By Honorlock

Avoid confusion with test questions by using the right questions, choosing words carefully, and paying attention to formatting.

If you’ve ever parked in a city, you know that parking signs can be confusing and subjective.

3 steps to help institutions offer microcredentials

June 10, 2022May 23, 2022 by Yvonne Bell, SVP People and Culture, D2L

Lifelong learning can help solve the skills gap--here's where microcredentials fit in and how institutions can leverage programs.

A “one-and-done” degree is no longer enough for many employees and job seekers because, in today’s workplace, in-demand skills are constantly evolving. In fact, current research estimates the…

How Georgia State engages students in every part of esports

How two institutions tackle microcredentials

How esports led to major growth in student leadership at Cal State

Why feedback is critical for your institution’s students

Microcredentials are poised for great growth in the global economy

The macro impact of microcredentials

Proctored exams show increased cheating rates

3 tips to align your microcredential programs to the remote workforce

Tips to write better test questions and rules

3 steps to help institutions offer microcredentials

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