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5 Tips for Surviving Until The End of The School Year

By Erik Ofgang published 23 March 23

The end of the school year is in sight, so here are some strategies for saving time and maximizing impact to help you across the finish line.

Sal Khan: ChatGPT and Other AI Technology Herald “New Epoch”

By Erik Ofgang published 21 February 23

Online learning pioneer Sal Khan believes ChatGPT-style AI technology is going to change the world and educators are already among the first to feel its impact.

Tech & Learning's Best of 2022 Higher Education

By TL Editors published 13 February 23

Our picks for top higher education technology

What is Labor-Based Grading? Its Pioneer Explains

By Erik Ofgang published 30 January 23

Labor-based grading is an approach pioneered by rhetoric and composition professor Asao Inoue to be fairer for all students and separate learning from assessment

What is Coursera and How Can it Be Used to Teach? Tips & Tricks

By Erik Ofgang published 19 January 23

Coursera offers a wealth of learning opportunities more educators could utilize.

Using a Return on Investment Tool to Make Better Grad School Decisions

By Erik Ofgang published 28 November 22

The MBA program at Worcester Polytechnic Institute’s new return on investment tool is designed to help prospective students make better decisions about graduate school spending.

What Is a Metaversity? What You Need to Know

By Erik Ofgang published 6 October 22

A metaversity may be part of the next wave of Metaverse-education. Here’s what you need to know.

Flexible Due Dates: How it Works in College & K12

By Erik Ofgang last updated 3 August 22

Strict due dates are ingrained in all levels of education but some educators find when they get rid of them there’s less stress and more learning.

Eric Graves , a white middle aged man with sandy blonde hair , is sitting and working on a project for school with his hands. He is wearing a tan prisoner uniform.

Getting Your College Degree in Prison

By Erik Ofgang published 1 August 22

The Second Chance Pell pilot program has permitted more than 28,000 students in prison to access Pell Grants in order to pursue higher education while imprisoned. The program will soon expand to all incarcerated individuals.

The Virtual Office Hours Learning Curve

By Jonathan L. Wharton, Ph.D. published 18 July 22

Offering virtual office hours may not be your first choice, but it can be effective for everyone if approached properly

Studying Slavery’s Legacy in Education

By Erik Ofgang published 11 July 22

The Universities Studying Slavery consortium has brought together nearly 100 colleges and universities in the U.S. and internationally, along with a handful of private K-12 schools.

Reading Comprehension Can Predict College Success

By Erik Ofgang published 28 June 22

For a new study, researchers looked at 26 previous studies and a total of 25,090 students and found that differences in reading comprehension could explain 8.4 percent of the variation seen in college grades.

A college student holds a small drone up to the camera

Creating a College AI Incubator

By Erik Ofgang published 12 April 22

Habib Matar, lead instructor of the new AI incubator lab at Chandler-Gilbert Community College in Arizona, shares advice for starting an AI lab at a university.

Experiential Learning: Connecting Outside the Classroom

By Jonathan L. Wharton, Ph.D. published 23 March 22

Experiential learning can provide real-world connections for students that can start them on their professional career paths

The Power of Pretesting: Why & How to Implement Low-Stakes Tests

By Erik Ofgang published 7 February 22

Steven C. Pan, director of the Learning Sciences Laboratory at the National University of Singapore, shares highlights from his recent research and tips for implementing pretesting in the classroom.

6 Tips For Asynchronous Teaching From An Award-Winning Educator

By Erik Ofgang published 24 January 22

Susan Whitman recently won The Prelock Online Teaching Award at the University of Vermont for her health class. She shares tips for building an effective asynchronous course.

Zoom/Video Conferencing Best Practices Revealed in New Research

By Erik Ofgang published 14 January 22

Researchers at Stanford University and the University of Gothenburg find those who look at the camera are viewed more favorably by other Zoom/video conference participants.

Learning Through Primary Source Digitization

By Jonathan L. Wharton, Ph.D. published 15 December 21

Providing access to a primary source that has been digitized can help transform learning for students

Is The SAT Dead?

By Erik Ofgang last updated 22 November 21

Many colleges that stopped requiring the SAT during the pandemic plan on continuing to waive the test. How important will the nation’s most infamous exam be going forward?