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Dealing With Student Distraction
In his new book, James M. Lang argues that trying to end students' distraction is a losing proposition. Instead, instructors should focus on capturing students' attention -- that's a winnable strategy.
Are Students Happier With Virtual Learning This Fall? A Little
Survey finds undergrads feel modestly more engaged -- especially when they think their professors have made an effort -- and are somewhat likelier to continue their educations.
The Power of Peer Interaction
New study shows student learning suffered during the switch to remote instruction last spring, but that small group activities helped reduce this loss.
Moving Into the Long Term
With some colleges and universities planning to continue online learning into the spring, students are now looking at over a year of learning from home. How will their well-being and academics be affected?
Opinion
Ending College Supremacy
The divide between those with and without degrees hurts higher education and the country. Ryan Craig says colleges and universities must work to close that gap.
A New Home Online for Closed College Libraries?
Marygrove College's library collection has been digitized and is available on the Internet Archive's website -- even as the organization battles a high-profile court case.
New Zoom Competitor Targets Higher Ed Users
Ed-tech start-up Engageli has raised $14.5 million to build a videoconferencing platform. Unlike Zoom, the platform has been purposefully designed with college and university faculty members and students in mind.
Opinion
We Are Underestimating Artificial Intelligence and BCI
We are planning for AI to help universities recruit, oversee adaptive learning and drive intelligent chat boxes, but there is much more ahead in the near future. Are we are underestimating the future of AI connected through a brain-computer interface in education?