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Loading...I spent April 24, 2015, in two half-day presentations led by David R. Brown in the Division of Undergraduate Education at the National Science Foundation. Special thanks to my colleague Stacey Bridges for organizing these events.
The first presentation, Dave outlined how the NSF supports innovation in undergraduate science, technology, engineering, math (STEM) education.…
(No Ratings Yet)Loading...A lot of educational research, and I am going to choose my words carefully here, was utterly guff, was utterly, utterly guff, by that I mean, was complete speculation, rhetoric or opinion dressed up as science.
Tom Bennett talking on Radio #EDUtalk.…
(No Ratings Yet)Loading...I’ve been posting articles on this blog since 2005 and frequently use graphics and maps to help communicate ideas. Below is a new graphic that illustrates a fundamental goal of my work.
In an area as large as the Chicago region several hundred non-school tutoring/mentoring programs are needed.…
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In 2011 when I first read Dan Pallotta’s book, Uncharitable, I created a concept map to outline the chapters. After his TED talk in spring 2013 I updated it with links to places on the Internet where this is being discussed.…
(No Ratings Yet)Loading...The demand for online courses has increased dramatically–so has the number of faculty teaching online. Online pedagogy has evolved over a short period of time, creating challenges with changing delivery methods, training, support, and course ……
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AcaWiki is support by a small group of volunteers, and they need our help! In efforts to reignite activity on the site, contribute your own summaries and encourage students, too. Share AcaWiki with ……
(No Ratings Yet)Loading...I just discovered I am the worse internet researcher on the planet. This last application assignment has set my braincells on fire! Help. In my current masters level course, I’m learning about information literacy, the “science” of research. I’ve learned how the world of the internet has changed the way we research information. …
(No Ratings Yet)Loading...“Misconception” is one of those words that makes you slump your shoulders and sigh. It’s not inspiring like “creativity” or “glee.” In fact, in education circles we often resort to “alternate conception” so we’re not starting the conversation at a bad place.…
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Academic Partnerships (AP), one of the largest representatives of public universities’ online learning in the United States, today announced that it has awarded eight grants to researchers from five universities who will be studying the ……
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