The distracted classroom: Transparency, autonomy, and pedagogy
This article looks at digital distractions in the classroom and how to create policies about using devices in the classroom.
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Vermont medical school says goodbye to lectures
Starting this fall, the University of Vermont’s Larner College of Medicine will be phasing out lectures in favour of active learning.
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Instructors’ perspectives on learning technologies in the multidisciplinary Faculty of Land and Food Systems at the University of British Columbia, Canada
A study explores faculty perceptions of learning technologies and how they are currently being used in UBC’s Faculty of Land and Food Systems.
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What role does research play in EdTech decision making?
Fiona Hollands discusses the role of research in selecting educational technology.
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Academic LMS market share by enrollments
The e-Literate blog looks at two different views of “institutional and enrollment metrics to get a deeper understanding of the academic [learning management system] market dynamics.”
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York University ordered to pay up after losing copyright battle
The Federal Court of Canada has ruled against York University in its legal dispute with Access Copyright
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OpenStax launches learning platform
OpenStax, an open textbook publisher, has launched an online learning platform.
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On campus, failure is on the syllabus
A number of colleges and universities have started programs to help students cope with and destigmatize failure.
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Smarter approach to teaching science
In his new book, Carl Wieman discusses his experience transforming teaching at 13 science departments at the University of Colorado at Boulder and the University of British Columbia.
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Today’s comprehensive record: An evolutionary case study
As different models for academic transcripts become more widespread, this case study looks at the evolution of transcripts at Elon University.
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