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HATE PLAGIARISM? How to limit students’ use of it
Read More: HATE PLAGIARISM? How to limit students’ use of itPlagiarism isn’t new Plagiarism in higher education is a current concern, but it isn’t a new one. Today, we are working to understand how to manage the growth of Artificial Intelligence (AI). At the same time, we struggle with teaching students about citation and crediting prior scholars. So, how do we limit plagiarism in higher…
Beyond Completion: Defining Success in Online Higher Education
Read More: Beyond Completion: Defining Success in Online Higher EducationSuccess in Online Higher Education Isn’t Always Defined by Degree Completion The debate about the success of online higher education continues to resurface. Traditional institutions and higher education publications often fuel this debate. They seem determined to cast online learning in a negative light. One such article is Liam Knox’s, “Online Degrees Out of Reach”…
It’s Only Been a Month – How to Help Students Struggling to Adjust
Read More: It’s Only Been a Month – How to Help Students Struggling to AdjustCollege offers exciting opportunities and diverse activities, fostering lifelong friendships and valuable experiences. However, students face challenges like balancing coursework, financial responsibilities, and homesickness, which can lead to loneliness and isolation. Online students experience similar struggles, often feeling disconnected. Solutions include empathy, directing students to support services, and proactive outreach. Expert recommendations suggest timely feedback,…
The Problem of Suicide on Campus
Read More: The Problem of Suicide on CampusThe Rise of Student Suicide on College Campuses Suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death among 17-24 year olds. Only unintentional accidents (mostly automobile accidents) caused more deaths in this age group in 2019. It continues to hold that infamous position. In fact, according to the CDC, in 2021, 9% of high school reported…
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Why Now? Gen-Z Is Transforming Education and We Must Adjust
Why We Must Change Now? Higher education has existed since ancient times. In much of that time, it was limited to those studying religious doctrine or the very wealthy. In the 20th century, access to higher education became more widespread across the globe. As demonstrated by Vera Korhonen for Statistia, by the end of the…
Discussion Forums: How To Ensure Their Value
Why Use Discussion Forums? We know that one of the most important keys to successful asynchronous learning is instructor presence (Mandau & Van Berg 2023). Students want to know that their instructors care about their success, and that they are “there” in the course. We can do this most efficiently in class discussion forums. Therefore, let’s…
Reaching Gen-Z Students in Higher Education – Try Some New Strategies
Generation-Z students (Gen-Z), those born between 1997-2010, are the most technologically advanced generation of our lifetimes. They are digital natives, who have accessed technology from a young age. It is, therefore, unsurprising that they are enrolling increasingly in online, higher education programs. Reaching Gen-Z, then, will become a critical skill for those teaching in higher…
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