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This NISOD webinar provides an overview of a two-year project to determine if changes in teaching style and course materials increased overall student completion rates, as well as completion rates specifically for historically underrepresented groups. Course completion rates were collected for introductory and 200-level courses in psychology and sociology. Data were dis-aggregated by age, sex,…

Explore and understand your own theories of learning and leadership. Gain the tools to imagine and build the future of learning. About this course All of us carry explicit or implicit theories of learning. They manifest themselves in the ways we learn, the ways we teach, and the ways we think about leadership and learning.…

Research on effectiveness in higher education convincingly points to a handful of high-impact practices while the mission and purpose of higher education continues to aim at preparing engaged citizens who are able to thrive in a culturally, racially, and socio-economically diverse world. In what ways are these high impact practices and values of engaged citizenry…

Click here to access Recording (make sure you have created an institutional account) This webinar shares research on curriculum equality. The facilitator provides examples of how equity can be facilitated in the classroom by allowing students to choose their own research topics, studying black authors and businesspeople, and by studying international authors and businesspeople based…

The pandemic has accelerated the virtual education revolution by a decade, causing institutions and faculty to adapt their programs and pedagogy to better engage students. This fall, almost half of college students are anticipated to enroll in at least one online course, but according to a study by The Economist, 70 percent of faculty are…

Explore emerging learning theories and interactive technologies to create engaging experiences for today’s connected students. About this course Technology, digital media and mobile access have changed how people learn. Today’s students want to be engaged and self-directed with digital content, available anytime, anywhere. This is a challenge for instructional designers as they create online learning…

Click Here to watch the recording. Removing Barriers: Using Online Orientation and Support Resources to Improve Access and Equity Wednesday, September 15, 2021 12:00 PM Pacific/Arizona; 1:00 PM Mountain; 2:00 PM Central; 3:00 PM Eastern COVID-19 has created an opportunity to reexamine how we support our diverse student population, with equity and access at the…

For centuries, technology tools have aided the learning process. How do we think beyond the term “technology” to leverage learner experiences? How do we recognize and link educational technology with tools like pen and paper or chalk and chalkboards? This webinar explores how educational technology can increase student persistence and retention. Learning Outcomes: Participants identify…