Tag: education
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Paul Hanstedt, Washington and Lee University – Wicked Students for a Wicked World
Living with uncertainty has become the norm. Paul Hanstedt, professor of education studies at Washington and Lee University, describes a new way to think about solving problems. Paul Hanstedt has been thinking and writing about general education for the last two decades, beginning with his work in the classroom and extending to a Fulbright in…
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Trudi Jacobson, University at Albany – Renewable Assignments, Wikipedia, and Metaliteracy
Wikipedia shouldn’t be used in higher ed classes, right? Trudi Jacobson, distinguished librarian at the University at Albany, discusses one way it can be beneficial to students. Trudi Jacobson holds the rank of Distinguished Librarian at the University at Albany. Her career has focused on the intersections of pedagogy and information literacy. She is the…
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Arnold Glass, Rutgers University – Percent of Students Benefiting from Homework Assignments
Homework has never been popular with most students. Arnold Glass, professor of psychology at Rutgers University, examines whether students benefit from it. BA, Psychology, University of Buffalo, 1971; PhD, Psychology, Stanford University, 1975; faculty position, Rutgers University, 1975 – present. Currently, Professor of Psychology. Fulbright Scholar. Author: Cognition: A Neuroscience Approach published by Cambridge University…
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Alexis Redding, Harvard University – From College to Career: A Mentorship Model for Student Success
Mentors are key for the post-collegiate transition. Alexis Redding, lecturer at the Harvard Graduate School of Education, suggests the types of mentors to seek out. Dr. Alexis Redding is the Faculty Co-Chair of Higher Education & a lecturer at the Harvard Graduate School of Education. She is an expert in the college experience and teaches graduate…
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Anthony Scardillo, Mount Saint Mary – Preparing Today’s College Students for the Real World
Higher education costs more than ever, but are students leaving institutions prepared for the workforce? Anthony Scardillo, assistant professor of marketing at Mount Saint Mary College, checks in to find out. Professor Anthony Scardillo is an award-winning advertising, marketing and business professional with over 30 years’ experience in international, national, regional, state and local advertising,…
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Mahtab Jafari, University of California Irvine – Student Stress and Mental Health During the COVID-19 Pandemic
The pandemic has taken a toll on mental health. Mahtab Jafari, professor in the school of pharmacy & pharmaceutical sciences at the University of California, Irvine, explores the effects. Over the past 25 years, as an educator and scientist, Dr. Mahtab Jafari’s goal has been to inspire her students, family, friends and my community to…
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Allison Weidhaas, Rider University – Red Zone: Sexual Assaults on College Campuses
Transitions can be hard on college campuses. Allison Weidhaas, associate professor and Director of Master in Communication Programs at Rider University, explains why the fall can be particularly hard for some. Allison Weidhaas, PhD, is an associate professor and program director for the Communication master’s programs at Rider University. Weidhaas studies gender and communication, including…
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Amber Simpson, Binghamton University – Fostering Failure in STEM
On Binghamton University Week: Failure can be an important learning tool. Amber Simpson, assistant professor in the department of teaching, learning and educational leadership, examines failure in STEM fields. Amber Simpson is an Assistant Professor of Mathematics Education at Binghamton University. She received her Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction in Mathematics Education from Clemson University…
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Michael Kurtz, Lycoming College – Weekend Feeding Programs Can Boost Children’s Educational Outcomes
It’s hard to learn on an empty stomach. Michael Kurtz, associate professor of economics at Lycoming College, examines one way to rectify this for disadvantaged children. Michael Kurtz’s primary research interest is in education economics. Specifically, he studies how to measure teaching effectiveness and how those measures can be used to their full potential without…
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Allison BrckaLorenz, Indiana University Bloomington – Motivating Teaching Excellence and Supporting Diverse Faculty
What contributes to a motivated teaching environment in higher education? Allison BrckaLorenz, associate research scientist at Indiana University Bloomington, explores her findings. Allison BrckaLorenz, Ph.D. is the director of the College + University Teaching Environments, project manager for the Faculty Survey of Student Engagement, and a research analyst for the National Survey of Student Engagement.…