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Below you will find a curated list of online teaching and learning articles, reports, research, white papers, podcasts, webinars, conferences, ed tech news/resources, and AI news/resources by the Academic Services and Products team at AP. This list of resources is updated monthly. Last update: July 1, 2024.
InstructureCon – Instructure – July 9–11 (Las Vegas, NV)
Three inspiring days of learning, excitement, and connection with the best community in edtech.
Instructional Design Professionals Conference – July 16–17 (Online)
Designed specifically for instructional design professionals, our 2-day virtual conference condenses valuable content into just 6 hours each day. Explore research-backed practices, innovative trends, and professional development resources, while networking with like-minded experts in your field.
Summit for Online Leadership and Administration + Roundtable (SOLA+R)
and Distance Teaching & Learning Conference (DT&L) – July 22–24 (Minneapolis, MN)
We hope colleagues from across the online enterprise will join us for this comprehensive, transformative experience. At the heart of our discussions will be the rapid shifts and adaptations witnessed in digital transformation on campuses, encompassing teaching and learning as well as leadership and administration. Whether it’s leveraging cutting-edge tools for teaching or reimagining administrative processes, our discussions will focus on how digital transformation is reshaping the educational experience.
Mentoring Adult Learners in Navigating Asynchronous Coursework to Ensure Student Success – Faculty Focus
This article notes that “with many university programs and/or courses moving to online formats, it is necessary for instructors to navigate potential obstacles that adult learners may encounter within an online learning platform.”
College Board President Will Oversee FAFSA Launch – Inside Higher Ed
Jeremy Singer, a familiar face in higher-ed circles, will lead the department’s strategy on the 2025–26 aid application.
Yet Again, the Number of College Dropouts Stays Persistently High – The Chronicle of Higher Education
But in a bright spot for higher ed, more of those former students returned to college from 2022 to 2023, according to the latest data from the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center.
Is College Worth It? – Inside Higher Ed
As the price of higher education and the debt taken out to afford it continue to climb, students, families and the public are asking more urgently: Is college worth it?
Charting a Path to Online Course Retention: An Exercise for Student Success – Faculty Focus
While higher education institutions have increased the number of online courses and programs they offer, the offerings do not all lead to successful retention or completion.
Latest AI Announcements Mean Another Big Adjustment for Educators – EdSurge
New features of ChatGPT and other tools may mean teachers will need to change how they lecture, as well as further rethink homework.
The Supreme Court Just Weakened Federal Agencies. Here’s What It Means for Higher Ed. – The Chronicle of Higher Education
The Supreme Court on Friday struck down a 40-year-old legal precedent that helped insulate federal regulations from legal challenges, a shift that will significantly limit the executive branch’s power to make rules touching all parts of American life — including higher education.
Coursera Launches AI Plagiarism Detector – Inside Higher Ed
Institutional interest prompted the creation of the new AI tools even as debate rages over AI verification.
Google, AI Announcements, and the Future of Learning – On Ed Tech
Phil Hill discusses AI and, in particular, news from Google I/O as he notes, “For real transformation, we’ll need learning-focused solutions instead of tech-focused ones.”
Lost in Translation? AI Adds Hope and Concern to Language Learning – Inside Higher Ed
Foreign language classes have seen declines for years. AI could hasten—or help—it.
Latest AI Announcements Mean Another Big Adjustment for Educators
New features of ChatGPT and other tools may mean teachers will need to change how they lecture, as well as further rethink homework.
The Rise of Immersive Learning – ATD
This article examines how immersive learning, utilizing technologies like VR and AR, can create a dynamic and flexible training environment that enhances skill development and on-the-job performance while providing critical data insights for continuous improvement.
6 Evidence-Based Instructional Practices Drawn From Cognitive Science – edutopia
The article provides six practical, research-backed strategies to enhance learning and engagement by leveraging cognitive science principles. These tips can help faculty refine their programs with more effective outcomes.
Boosting eLearning Effectiveness: Focus on These 4 Key Areas – SH!FT
This article will explore four crucial areas faculty should focus on to not only pique interest but also enhance the learning experience and outcomes of a course. Understanding the importance of continuous improvement post-course completion is essential for ensuring that learners not only gain knowledge but also apply it effectively.
Revolutionising Accessibility: The Role of AI in Assistive Technology – Digital Learning Institute
In the context of digital learning, AI tools can transform learning environments, enabling unprecedented accessibility and inclusivity. This article explores how AI in assistive technology is reshaping digital learning. We take a look at the latest AI-powered accessibility tools and some of their challenges. Finally, we examine the future trends and innovations on the horizon.
“A Welcome Mat for the Course”, The Teaching Online Podcast, University of Central Florida, Episode 160
In this episode, hosts Tom and Kelvin invite “fun with syllabi” by exploring the multiple roles played by the syllabus in online courses and encouraging adjustments to make syllabi more meaningful and inviting for students.
“Listen and Act Now! US ED’s Proposed Online Changes”, The Teaching Online Podcast, University of Central Florida, Episode 162
In this time-sensitive episode (listen now!), return guests Russ Poulin and Cheryl Dowd explain how proposed actions by the US Department of Education (US ED) may negatively impact many online learners and US higher education institutions.
“Can we Trust in AI for Education?”, The Ed Tech Podcast, Episode 279
Today we’re going to look ahead to the near and far future of AI in education and ask what might be on the horizon that we can’t even predict, and what we can do as humans to proof ourselves against disruptions and innovations that have, like the Covid pandemic and ChatGPT’s meteoric rise, rocked our education systems, and demanded we do things differently.
Working-Age Adult Population With Some College but no Credential Jumps 2.9%, Report Finds – Higher Ed Dive
Over 943,000 stopped-out students reenrolled in 2022-23, according to the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center.
Time for Class 2024 – Tyton Partners
This year’s Time for Class details the use of digital learning tools and how these innovations continue to improve access and flexibility in current online, hybrid, and in-person learning environments.
End of Semester AI Report: More college students say AI is helping them get better grades – Pearson
Pearson research survey of 800 nationally representative US college students, conducted with Morning Consult, shows an increasing interest in using AI tools for study.
Awarding Credit Where It’s Due – Inside Higher Ed
The American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (AACRAO) details the current state of credit for prior learning (CPL)—including prevalence of CPL sources of credit accepted and how it gets applied—in a just-released report.
The Future of Academic Internships, The Chronicle of Higher Education, On-Demand Webinar
Higher-education institutions are increasingly prioritizing internships, aligning their services more closely with vocational outcomes. As this shift unfolds, what would it entail for colleges to offer internship opportunities to all students? What hurdles would need to be overcome? How would this broadened access transform internships over the coming years?
The Student-Success Journey: Amping Up Orientation, The Chronicle of Higher Education, On-Demand
The objective of the college orientation has changed since its humble beginnings as a preview of college life for students. Now orientations are an opportunity for colleges to share their principles with students and promote respect and inclusivity.
Showcase Webinar, Improving Data Quality & Governance, Educause, July 11, 2024, 2:00pm-3:00pm ET, Online
Higher education has never had so much data and such useful technology to help inform decision-making. So why are we still struggling with the basics of data governance and quality? Join the Showcase Webinar to engage in the discussion and hear from institutional and industry leaders about: How to work with institutional leadership to drive culture change around data governance.
Why process, culture, and outcomes―and not technology―drive data quality and governance initiatives, and what institutions have learned from their data journeys.
How to staff your institution and build a culture that elevates data as a strategic asset.
Course acceleration is a multi-step process that requires you to deconstruct previous course content in order to reconstruct it in a new, accelerated format. Consider some of the following strategies to help you accelerate your course:
Live online course design and delivery webinars hosted by the Academic Services and Products team
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