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October 2, 2011 2:24 PM
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September 15, 8:31 AM
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Explore five ways AI is reshaping faculty work in higher education—from teaching and course design to reasoning, creativity, and student success.
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September 7, 12:15 PM
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When you work on your computer, you should be able to understand what files are. As an example, a Word document (.docx) sits on your drive. You can open it, edit it, share it, and check its metadata. You can download Microsoft Word itself, see version histories, and even unpack the contents to...
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August 27, 8:38 AM
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Generative artificial intelligence (AI) has created new challenges for educators seeking to design assessments that provide assurance of learning and uphold academic integrity
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August 27, 8:36 AM
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Abstract Generative AI (GenAI) challenges assessment validity by enabling students to complete tasks without demonstrating genuine capability. In response to this challenge, institutions have developed and implemented various approaches that aim to communicate permissible AI use to students. Familiar examples include the ‘traffic light’ approach now commonly found within institutional policy. While well-intentioned, these approaches share a common limitation: They focus primarily on communicating rules rather than redesigning assessment mechanics. To clarify why such approaches fail, and to guide more effective responses, this paper introduces a novel conceptual distinction between discursive changes to assessment (modifications relying solely on instructions students remain free to ignore) and structural changes (modifications that reshape the underlying mechanics of assessment tasks themselves). Through a critical analysis of prominent frameworks, we demonstrate that current approaches predominantly rely on discursive changes that create what we term an ‘enforcement illusion’. We find that educational frameworks frequently borrow the language of socially familiar structural systems (like vehicular traffic lights) while lacking their actual enforcement capabilities, creating an illusion of assessment security. In place of this, we argue for a shift towards structural assessment redesign that builds validity into assessment architecture rather than attempting to impose it through unenforceable rules.
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August 22, 8:20 AM
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Writing Beyond the UniversityPreparing Lifelong Learners for Lifewide WritingEdited by Julia Bleakney, Jessie L. Moore, and Paula RosinskiDownload Book Download BookOpen access PDFdoi.org/10.36284/celelon.oa5ISBN: 978-1-951414-08-5October 3, 20225.5 MBMetrics: 4781 views | 1171 downloadsISBN:...
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August 18, 8:11 AM
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Learn how to use AI in your courses—and teach your students to use it responsibly. Discover practical tools, tips, and strategies for higher ed success.
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August 10, 4:58 AM
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In following along on a conversation via Linked In, I saw Shana V. White ask this question: How do you define "ethically"? Later, someone asks the question that Shana may really be asking in regards to AI, "What is ethical AI?" From my perspective, the questions raise the bigger issues. It reminded me of a…
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August 6, 8:11 AM
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Learn how to teach meta AI skills to students and faculty, promoting responsible, critical, and effective use of generative AI in higher education.
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July 20, 6:46 AM
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ABSTRACT The emergence of newer theories for digital learning spaces occurs because of a general dissatisfaction with the theorizing of earlier generations of open and distance education (ODE). After an outline of the traditional conception of the requirements for a “learning theory,” this article traces the sources for this dissatisfaction in traditional theories such as behaviourism and cognitivism, then traces some theoretical attempts to address them. It identifies a range of emerging theories, including connectivist pedagogy, personal learning environments, and open educational practices, characterizing these in terms of their response to the original dissatisfaction. It then returns to the characterization of a “learning theory,” suggesting that in the light of this new work a reconceptualization of theory may be required.
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July 14, 8:32 AM
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Discover how integrating artificial intelligence and critical thinking strategies can foster transformative learning experiences in higher education. Learn how educators can model, guide, and support students in navigating AI with intention, reflection, and integrity.
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July 6, 10:03 AM
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"Changing Assessment" published on 24 Mar 2025 by Brill. "Since the Delors report, education reformers have been working to create curricula that allow human beings to flourish. Schools should not only be places where we learn to be and learn to live together, but also places where the way we assess students valorises the diverse range of human gifts within them. Yet, most schools remain locked in a 19th-century assessment structure that prevents young people from exploring the full variety and extent of their talents, forcing them to perform on a narrow, high-stakes track. When will this change? In this remarkable book, Conrad Hughes gives an overview of the assessment problem affecting schools and creates a path to take to broaden assessment and potentially reposition the whole purpose of schooling. It is a brave, beautifully written treatise that anyone interested in education and assessment should read."
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June 27, 8:12 AM
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Learn how AI prompting can foster critical thinking in students. Discover strategies for teaching prompt engineering, evaluating AI-generated content, and integrating AI ethically into coursework.
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September 16, 3:18 PM
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Education has moved past experimenting with AI features. The next leap is agentic AI—autonomous systems that connect tools, streamline workflows, and drive measurable outcomes across learning environments. GUEST COLUMN | by Rishi Raj Gera Since the public release of ChatGPT in November 2022, generative AI has rapidly entered mainstream education conversations. From automated grading and […]
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September 10, 8:06 AM
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Learn how AI transparency statements empower students to use GenAI responsibly, reflect on their process, and protect their personal voice in higher education.
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September 3, 8:17 AM
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Boost student satisfaction with smarter course webpage design—clear navigation, simple visuals, and customization for better online learning.
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August 27, 8:37 AM
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Earlier this year I went on a Disney cruise with my extended family. Seasickness aside, another notable experience was the dining: a sit-dow
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August 22, 8:23 AM
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Learn how to transform classroom discussions with proven communication strategies from health coaching—like open-ended questions, affirmations, and active listening—to foster student engagement and deeper learning in higher education.
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August 22, 8:19 AM
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This book brings you, the reader, into a community of college educators engaged in the ongoing process of learning to teach inclusively.
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August 13, 8:16 AM
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Explore how AI is reshaping higher education as faculty navigate ethics, pedagogy, and student engagement—offering practical strategies for integrating AI in the classroom with purpose and clarity.
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August 6, 8:13 AM
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Emerging from a rich tapestry of educational theory, practical advice, and personal narrative, Joy-Centered Pedagogy in Higher Education introduces joy as a
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August 2, 5:51 AM
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There’s a dual interpretation of the title in this post. First, I’ve been using my own writing as a tool to understand what AI can and can’t do. It provides a useful medium for doing this as I have a lot of it, and it’s something I’m deeply familiar with so I can gauge the quality of the output.
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July 18, 5:33 AM
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“Everyone is using it”—almost everyone.
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July 9, 11:12 AM
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Learn 5 practical steps to update college assignments for the AI age—boosting critical thinking, authentic learning, and academic integrity.
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June 30, 8:13 AM
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Explore how letting go of ego and embracing mindful presence can transform teaching. Discover how "teaching without a self" fosters connection, resilience, and deeper learning.
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June 24, 9:42 AM
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The post reflects on metaphors used to discuss artificial intelligence, particularly introducing an origami analogy. It emphasises that AI outputs are intricately shaped by the training data like origami models are formed from a single sheet of paper. This analogy reveals insights into AI's limitations, creativity, and the nature of its outputs.
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