Tag: education
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Diana Ceballos, Boston University – Wikipedia in Public Health
On Wiki Education Week: Getting information out there in the right way is critical in today’s society. Today on The Academic Minute: Diana Ceballos, assistant professor in the department of environmental health at Boston University, explores how to teach students to do so. Dr. Diana Ceballos is an Assistant Professor and Director of the Exposure…
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Matthew Vetter, Indiana University of Pennsylvania – Understanding Instructor Motivations for Adopting Wikipedia-Based Assignments
On Wiki Education Week: What are the benefits of using Wikipedia in the classroom? Matthew Vetter, associate professor of English at Indiana University of Pennsylvania, asked around to find the answer. Dr. Matthew Vetter is an Associate Professor of English and affiliate faculty in the Composition and Applied Linguistics PhD Program at Indiana University of…
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Naniette Coleman, University of California Berkeley – Diversifying the Hands that Combat Misinformation One Wikipedia “edit” Button Click at a Time
On Wiki Education Week: Everyone can work to combat misinformation. Naniette Coleman, PhD candidate in sociology at the University of California Berkeley, determines how Wikipedia can help. Naniette H. Coleman is a PhD candidate in Sociology at the University of California Berkeley and a multi-year UC-National Laboratory Graduate Fellow (Los Alamos). She is the only…
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Zachary McDowell, University of Illinois at Chicago – Wikipedia and the Representation of Reality
On Wiki Education Week: Not all groups have the same representation on Wikipedia. Zachary McDowell, assistant professor in the department of communication at the University of Illinois at Chicago, discusses one example. Zachary J. McDowell is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Communication at the University of Illinois, Chicago. His research focuses on access and…
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Trudi Jacobson, North-West University – Students Reflect on Their Roles and Responsibilities as Wikipedia Editors
On Wiki Education Week: What responsibilities do authors have on a public forum? Trudi Jacobson, extraordinary professor at North-West University, explores this question. Trudi Jacobson holds the rank of Distinguished Librarian Emerita at the University at Albany. Her career has focused on the intersections of pedagogy and information literacy. She is the co-author or co-editor…
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Wes Routon, Georgia Gwinnett University – Dual Enrollment Pays Off
Getting a jumpstart on college courses can pay off for high school students Wes Routon, associate professor of economics and quantitative analysis at Georgia Gwinnett College, discusses the benefits. Dr. Wes Routon is an applied microeconomist with broad research interests, though much of his work falls within education economics, particularly the economics of higher education.…
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JT Torres, Quinnipiac University – How Conversations Help Us Learn
Not all feedback is created equal. JT Torres, assistant teaching professor of English and Interdisciplinary Studies at Quinnipiac University, explains what works best. JT Torres is director of the Center for Teaching and Learning at Quinnipiac University. With Jill Flanders Crosby, he co-authored the book Situated Narratives and Sacred Dance: Performing the Entangled Histories of…
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Marshall Jones, Winthrop University – Why Teaching is Harder Than You Think
The pandemic has made certain jobs even harder. Marshall Jones, professor and graduate program director in learning design and technology at Winthrop University, explores one occupation that was already difficult. Dr. Marshall G. Jones is a scholar and teacher with nearly 30 years of experience in preparing teachers in K-12 schools, higher education, and other…
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Timothy Abraham, Utica College – Brain-Based Teaching to Improve Student Learning
There are different ways to teach students in higher ed, but which is best? Tim Abraham, assistant professor of physical education, exercise and wellness studies at Utica College, examines different approaches. Tim Abraham is an Assistant Professor of Physical Education, Exercise and Wellness Studies at Utica College. He earned his bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology from…
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Leah Greden Mathews, University of North Carolina Asheville – Springsteen-omics: Understanding Economics Through the Songs of the Boss
On University of North Carolina Asheville Week: What can Bruce Springsteen teach is about economics? Leah Greden Mathews, professor and chair of economics, listens in to find out. As an applied environmental economist, Dr. Mathews’ research focuses on estimating the value of those things you can’t buy on grocery store shelves like water quality, scenic…