The Ally’s Insights is our blog. Here we offer advice. We discuss the latest news in higher education. We also share our experiences in the field of post-secondary teaching, learning, and development. We look ahead to sharing with you and hearing your opinions as well.
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HATE PLAGIARISM? How to limit students’ use of it
Plagiarism 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…
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Beyond Completion: Defining Success in Online Higher Education
Success 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…
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Improve Student Success & Your Course Evaluations
Building a Supportive Online Classroom: Strategies for Student Success Ashley Mowreader’s article “Survey: Students Value Instructional Clarity, Active Learning” suggests that students value active learning and instructional clarity. They…
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Students Don’t Read-We Must Adapt
Adjusting to Students’ Needs I recently read the article “How Much Do Students Really Read?” by Johanna Alonso featured on the Inside Higher Ed website. It sparked several…
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Mentoring Students Virtually
How to Mentor Your Online Students What is a Mentor? What is mentoring and mentorship? According to Merriam-Webster a mentor is a trusted guide, counselor, tutor, or coach.(1).…
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AI in the Modern Classroom
Would You Use AI in Your Classroom? Yes or No? The History of AI AI in the classroom has become a talking point among educators recently. We know…
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