Microcredentials8 key steps to help universities enable upskilling and reskilling February 22, 2023June 2, 2021 by Vistasp M. Karbhari, Professor in the Departments of Civil Engineering & Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, University of Texas at Arlington Upskilling and reskilling have tremendous benefits and value for adult students, returning learners, and communities as a whole
Classroom InnovationEsports facilities level up on campuses May 27, 2021 by Derek Sola, Gaming Leader, Gensler Esports training spaces should be designed with an understanding of player needs, such as state-of-the-art gaming equipment, proper ergonomics, and amenities
Classroom InnovationProctorU ends use of software-driven online proctoring May 24, 2021 by Laura Ascione In a major change, the company will move to live human proctoring based on data and concerns about fairness
Classroom InnovationApplying design concepts for the cultivation of cross-university partnerships May 21, 2021 by Ralph A. Gigliotti, Director, Center for Organizational Leadership, Rutgers University; Sunita G. Kramer, Assistant Vice President, Research and Experiential Education, Rutgers University; Dee Magnoni, Associate University Librarian, Rutgers University New Brunswick Purposeful collaborations across university disciplines have contributed to new and innovative partnerships
MicrocredentialsTech training, reskilling is gaining ground at these schools February 22, 2023May 12, 2021 by Laura Ascione Technology-focused career training and reskilling program for people underrepresented in tech jobs aims to place 500,000 workers by 2030
Classroom InnovationHow text and voice apps are changing student engagement May 7, 2021 by Jay T. Ripton, Contributing Writer, eCampus News With a global pandemic looming over schools, using text and voice apps for communication and student engagement became a no-brainer
Classroom InnovationWorkforce development goes virtual to fill critical skills gaps May 4, 2021 by Shannon O'Connor, Editor at Large, eCampus News Ohio University is creating a virtual factory for apprenticeship training that meets a growing need to develop skilled workers
Classroom InnovationThe 4 stages of Zoom enlightenment December 6, 2021May 3, 2021 by Tom Haymes Understanding how different online interactions lead to and support learning is critical as learning becomes increasingly digital
Classroom InnovationHow to keep the library at the heart of campus—from a distance May 5, 2021April 29, 2021 by Brady Beard, Reference and Instruction Librarian, Pitts Theology Library at Emory University & Christine Wolff-Eisenberg, Manager of Surveys and Research, Ithaka S+R, ITHAKA Two educators share the importance of the academic library as its role evolves during--and after--the pandemic
Classroom InnovationThis college is using virtual reality to train students and fill skills gaps April 27, 2021 by Laura Ascione A new virtual reality initiative in Alabama is using upskilling to get students into well-paying diesel tech jobs