Every Learner Everywhere

As #educators we strive to use data-backed practices when developing structure for #courses. However, we should also recognize that true dichotomies in approaches and definitions, especially as they relate to practice, create assumptions that are not student centric. We should provide #students with flexibility in their own approach to learning and be respectful of their time and overall dedication to their studies. Students should be able to advance and focus on the things they need to rather than being bogged down with what may be “busy work”, just because WE think it is valuable to the learning process for THEM. Read about Redefining Assessment: Empowering Students through a Blended Approach on @FacultyFocus: https://ow.ly/NOQ950Ue2FH

Attend Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU)’s virtual Post-Election #FederalPolicy Briefing on Wednesday, December 4, 2024 from 3:30-4:30pm EST. APLU’s #governmentaffairs team will share insights on what to expect from the Trump administration and Congress in 2025 and discuss steps the association is already taking to advocate for its members. Specific topics that are expected to be covered include: ?? Congressional action in the final month of 2024 ?? Potential for #studentaid reforms and funding ?? What may come from a new U.S. Department of Education ?? Science and innovation policy and funding ?? Immigration policy and impacts on #campuscommunities Register today: https://ow.ly/scO250UbI1G

#ICYMI: #CapacityBuilding at #MSIs #WebinarSeries! Earlier this month, QUALITY EDUCATION FOR MINORITIES NETWORK facilitated an insightful and interactive webinar to explore strategies for recruiting and enhancing #studentparticipation in AAAS S-STEM Initiative planned activities. This session provided a unique opportunity to delve into practical methods for engaging #students in #STEM-related activities. Panelists and participants shared their experiences with successfully increasing student participation. View the recording: https://ow.ly/9lFv50UaS3Z

With #artificialintelligence technologies becoming increasingly prevalent in #educationalsettings and beyond, it is crucial to examine how #paidAI services will increase disparities in #digitalaccess and literacy. #GenAI resources can be valuable #educationaltools, but their cost may exacerbate the #digitaldivide between wealthy and low-income #students. EDUCAUSE shares a concise justification for #generativeAI companies to provide the full paid version of their products at no cost to #college and #university students in financial need. Learn how: https://ow.ly/jOc650Uakio

Achieving the Dream is offering a comprehensive series of four #onlineworkshops exploring the role of #artificialintelligence-informed innovation in #communitycolleges. Each session is designed to foster a deep understanding of how #AI can be leveraged to enhance #educationalexperiences while addressing its inherent challenges and ensuring #equitableaccess. Join us this week for Strengthening College and #CareerExploration in #DualEnrollment. The second interactive workshop will focus on the transformative potential of AI in K–college programs, specifically focusing on career and #technicaleducation #CTE in dual enrollment. We will explore AI as an essential tool in preparing dually enrolled #students for future careers. Register today: https://lnkd.in/ePUvMagA

Building an #AcademicData Culture is designed to help cohorts develop custom #actionplans for using data for #studentsuccess. It’s one of a menu of professional development services offered by Every Learner’s network partners centering #digitallearning and #equity. The objectives for this program include building #dataskills in #academic #dataliteracy, building a collaborative, cross-functional team, developing an action plan to enhance #equitable student success, and promoting continuous improvement in examining data through an equitable lens. Learn how Piedmont Technical College Is Building Data Skills For Student Success in this week's blog: https://ow.ly/NrvJ50U95RM

Next week, Every Learner will be presenting at Online Learning Consortium #Accelerate24 in sunny Orlando, FL! Join our Senior Manager of Network Programs and Services, Norma Hollebeke, for engaging sessions on: ? Unleashing the Power of #DigitalLearning: Innovative, #Equitable, and #Inclusive #Pedagogies for the Future of #HigherEd ? Transforming #STEMEducation: Embracing Evidence-based Teaching to Ignite #StudentLearning ? Debunking #LeadershipPaths: A Roundtable Discussion of #LeadershipJourneys View the full #OLCAccelerate program: https://ow.ly/bSi750U7SJ0

A new guide, published by the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Educational Technology with support from Digital Promise, “Empowering Education Leaders: A Toolkit for Safe, Ethical, and Equitable AI Integration.” Building on the 2023 #AIreport, this guide seeks to support #educationalleaders with #AIintegration across ten key modules—from federal policies to pressing educational issues, including privacy, data security, civil rights, and #digitalequity. This relevant, user-friendly resource was developed through engagement with #educators, community members and #technologyleaders and is shaped by the real-world challenges faced by schools and districts of all sizes. Learn more and download the toolkit: https://lnkd.in/e-2x-VxP

In a recent study, 24% of #undergraduate #students reported seriously considering dropping out of #college. Outside of #financialbarriers, the top two reasons students reported considering dropping out were “changes in motivation” and “mental health challenges”. Professors who teach online-only courses are often the only connection that #virtualstudents have to their #university. We serve as the friendly face of the university and play a vital role in addressing these issues by making connections with our students. The #digitalclassroom structure we generate is an essential element in student motivation and emotional engagement in a #virtual classroom where students are not face-to-face with you daily, weekly, or sometimes at all. Learn about Creating Active #VirtualLearning Communities in #Asynchronous #OnlineCollegeCourses on Faculty Focus: https://ow.ly/s6j850U5i8i

This week join us for the EDUCAUSE #AnnualMeeting virtual sessions! In a panel discussion, Every Learner #studentinterns will share the ways they are incorporating #AI into their #academicpursuits and everyday lives. By bringing together a diverse group of students who actively utilize AI in their academic and personal pursuits, this panel aims to inspire attendees to explore innovative ways to leverage #AItechnology in their courses. Join Every Learner Senior Manager of Programs and Services, Norma Hollebeke, for Unleashing STEM Superpowers: Trailblazing Innovations for Equitable Digital Learning. This session isn't just about ideas—it's about actionable solutions that empower students to thrive in #digitallearning environments and leverage the power of AI to revolutionize #STEM #education. Register today: https://lnkd.in/gWyvRjT