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'The Dangers of Fluent Lectures'
A study says smooth-talking professors can lull students into thinking they've learned more than they actually have -- potentially at the expense of active learning.
Chatting with Chatbots
Chatbots have started to infiltrate every corner of higher ed -- from admissions to student affairs, career services and even test prep. Is that a good thing?
The Messy Conversation Around Online Cost and Quality
Asked to explain how they balance financial and academic considerations, administrators and professors say quality is key but struggle to define it.
Digital Learning in ‘Inside Higher Ed’ This Week
Among the topics: helping students sound smarter on email; orientations for adult learners; interview with Sasha Thackaberry.
Job Changes in Digital Learning
Recent hires and promotions in the fields of online learning and digital innovation, at AASCU, Des Moines Area CC, Illinois, Maryville, Unity College and UNC Chapel Hill.
Meeting the Mental Health Needs of Online Students
A university ramps up counseling services to meet the distinctive needs of online students (and their instructors).
Ending Tuition Unfairness for Online (and Part-Time) Students
Southern Utah's policies disadvantage students who take fewer credits -- like most who study online. The university is cutting the per-credit price by nearly a third as it tries to ramp up enrollment.
The Pulse: Anjli Jain of Unifyed
This month's episode of the Pulse podcast features an interview with Anjli Jain, founder of Unifyed.