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Building a Sense of Community in Online Courses January 27, 2025

Consider these strategies for improving students' sense of community in online courses, which can ultimately increase retention.

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Microcredentials 101: What They Are, What You Need to Know May 29, 2024

If your institution is considering implementing microcredentials, you're certainly not alone. Since 2018, there has been a 300% increase in these unique credentials in the U.S.

The Evolving Role of the Campus Bookstore May 21, 2024

The evolution of campus bookstores goes beyond the rise of digital learning. Students simply aren't investing as much financially in their reading lists.

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Online Education: Emerging Trends in University Learning Management Systems August 7, 2023

At one time, Blackboard dominated the learning management system (LMS) industry. Today, the market share continues to diversify. Here's a breakdown of the popular LMSs and their strengths and weaknesses.

Why Aren't More Community College Students Returning to Fully In-Person Classes? July 24, 2023

Community college students don't seem to be returning to in-person classes at pre-pandemic rates. Why do students continue to choose remote and hybrid courses? And does online instruction serve them well?

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Online Courses Can Be Asynchronous or Synchronous. Does Modality Affect Student Learning? June 8, 2023

How do students perceive asynchronous vs. synchronous modalities, and what are the benefits of each type of coursework?

Author In Residence Keeping Chat in the F2F Classroom: The Back Channel July 8, 2022

Zoom's chat feature revolutionized our classrooms by giving students an immediate and low-risk way to talk to the professor. Consider these similar back channels you can use in face-to-face teaching.

Online Learning and Higher Ed’s Future August 27, 2021

What is next for online learning and higher education? Robert A. Scott highlights that arguments in favor of online learning and education should focus on convenience and accessibility. Scott asserts that we are in a period of evolution for higher education and embracing online learning is a part of that evolution.

Best of June from HigherEdJobs June 29, 2021

Each month, HigherEdJobs puts together a list of our editor's picks from the last few weeks that highlight issues, trends, and tips to help you in your academic career. In case you missed anything this month, here are the best articles in workplace issues; teaching and faculty; diversity, equity, and inclusion; and trends in higher education.

Closing the Empathy Gap in Online Teaching June 17, 2021

With the growth of online education, even after the pandemic, distributed and asynchronous online learning will remain a staple of higher education. How can you close the distance between you and your students? These five practices can help any online, remote, or asynchronous teacher better connect and empathize with their students.

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