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Too often in education we think we know what is best for our students. Not often enough do we listen and hear what our students are saying about their education. This collection tries to show more of the student perspective.
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February 13, 2016 2:42 AM
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US professors aren’t getting any more accepting of online learning—but students definitely are

US professors aren’t getting any more accepting of online learning—but students definitely are | The Student Voice | Scoop.it
Online education comes with plenty of drawbacks. The cons tend to amplify when schools try to integrate e-learning into a broader bricks-and-mortar college experience: Students are said to get bored, learn less, or absorb only a portion of the intellectual atmosphere they'd find in physical classrooms. Despite all that, online learning as part of university programs—also known as distance learning—has managed to...
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February 11, 2016 6:59 PM
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How to stay motivated while you're doing distance education | Campus | Hijacked

How to stay motivated while you're doing distance education | Campus | Hijacked | The Student Voice | Scoop.it
Many students study their university degree by distance. Here are some tips and tricks for staying motivated while doing distance education.
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February 11, 2016 6:58 PM
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Essential apps for first-year university students | Lifestyle | Hijacked

Essential apps for first-year university students | Lifestyle | Hijacked | The Student Voice | Scoop.it
Impending first-year university students should download these apps to make their study and social lives easier.
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February 11, 2016 4:13 PM
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North Carolina Central U Joins Initiative Focused on First-Year Students To Boost Academic Success -- Campus Technology

North Carolina Central U Joins Initiative Focused on First-Year Students To Boost Academic Success -- Campus Technology | The Student Voice | Scoop.it
North Carolina Central University has joined the Re-Imagining the First Year of College project, an initiative that aims to improve academic success for undergraduate students by transforming the first year of higher education.
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February 10, 2016 5:21 PM
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Are Black College Students Getting the Right Advice?

Are Black College Students Getting the Right Advice? | The Student Voice | Scoop.it
A new study looks at why they’re largely absent from majors that lead to high-paying jobs.
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February 10, 2016 4:47 PM
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Migrant students ‘more motivated to learn’ - BBC News

Migrant students ‘more motivated to learn’ - BBC News | The Student Voice | Scoop.it
The refugee crisis means that schools have to take in many new pupils. But they might prove to be the highest achievers
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February 9, 2016 6:56 PM
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Google advanced search – get it right! | Karen Blakeman's Blog

Google advanced search – get it right! | Karen Blakeman's Blog | The Student Voice | Scoop.it

Written by: Karen Blakeman Published on February 9, 2016.


When running advanced search workshops, and especially Google sessions, I prefer not to dwell on commands and search options that are no longer supported. They are gone and that is that, and it is far better to concentrate on how to get the best out of what is left. Of course it is unavoidable when your slides have been prepared several days before the event and Google decides to pull the plug on one of your favourite search features just before you start! Similarly I tend not to show “this is how NOT to use….” a command or incorrect syntax. It is often the incorrect format that one remembers. Recently, though, I have added slides to my presentations that cover both defunct commands and errors in syntax and format.

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February 9, 2016 4:21 PM
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The Leap: More Than Just a Gap Year

The Leap: More Than Just a Gap Year | The Student Voice | Scoop.it
We've been leading the field in gap year travel and volunteering for 13 years, offering award-winning programs across Africa, Asia and South America.
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February 8, 2016 8:16 AM
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ATAR out-of-date and increasingly irrelevant, vice-chancellors say

ATAR out-of-date and increasingly irrelevant, vice-chancellors say | The Student Voice | Scoop.it
The ATAR is an out-of-date, imperfect measure of success and increasingly irrelevant for Victorian universities, vice-chancellors say.
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February 7, 2016 7:23 PM
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Should students be partners in curriculum design?

Should students be partners in curriculum design? | The Student Voice | Scoop.it
As undergraduates join lecturers in rethinking reading lists and course content, Chris Havergal examines their role in pedagogical decisions
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February 7, 2016 5:25 PM
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Because universities are more than just girls under trees – Mark Smithers

Because universities are more than just girls under trees – Mark Smithers | The Student Voice | Scoop.it

From my perspective the absolute starting point for developing any strategy is understanding what a university actually does (or at least, what it should do ideally). Now of course you could use the old joke and ask three academics what a university is for and you’ll get four opinions. Once you start to add the other interested parties; students, professional staff, teachers, sessional academics, politicians, industry partners you get many, many more opinions.

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February 7, 2016 1:44 AM
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The Sheltering Campus: Why College Is Not Home

The Sheltering Campus: Why College Is Not Home | The Student Voice | Scoop.it
Universities have given in to the implicit notion that they should be a haven. But are they hindering their students’ development?
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February 6, 2016 1:56 AM
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Does having 43 universities add up?

Does having 43 universities add up? | The Student Voice | Scoop.it
Mergers are needed among second-tier universities so the university sector can rid itself of some dead wood.
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February 11, 2016 7:01 PM
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Life lessons you'll learn at university | Lifestyle | Hijacked

Life lessons you'll learn at university | Lifestyle | Hijacked | The Student Voice | Scoop.it
University will obviously teach you a certain skill or trade, however there are some more general lessons you'll learn during your studies that will serve you well during the rest of your life.
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February 11, 2016 6:59 PM
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Writing your thesis: what no one will tell you | Campus | Hijacked

Writing your thesis: what no one will tell you | Campus | Hijacked | The Student Voice | Scoop.it
Writing your thesis or doing a PhD is a huge undertaking. Here are a few things no one tells you about writing your thesis.
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February 11, 2016 6:58 PM
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The five biggest differences between high school and uni | Campus | Hijacked

The five biggest differences between high school and uni | Campus | Hijacked | The Student Voice | Scoop.it
Starting university is a huge undertaking for high school students. Here are a few things every new university student needs to know before starting.
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February 10, 2016 11:02 PM
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African Americans Majors | CEW Georgetown

African Americans Majors | CEW Georgetown | The Student Voice | Scoop.it
African American Majors: Earnings vary greatly among college majors. While college access has increased among African Americans, they are overrepresented in
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February 10, 2016 5:16 PM
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Ten tips for choosing extracurricular activities

Ten tips for choosing extracurricular activities | The Student Voice | Scoop.it
If you are a high school student keeping up your grades and keeping busy with some activities you enjoy - while also spending time with family and friends - con
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February 10, 2016 4:07 PM
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5 Strategies to Implement Successful University-Wide Student Success Initiatives

What creates change with big results? Check out these critical strategies from Middle Tennessee State's student success efforts.
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February 9, 2016 4:39 PM
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How Has Google Affected The Way Students Learn?

How Has Google Affected The Way Students Learn? | The Student Voice | Scoop.it
Some researchers say we're losing our critical thinking and memory skills by relying on the search bar.
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February 9, 2016 4:05 PM
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Higher education panel to crackdown on university admission standards

Higher education panel to crackdown on university admission standards | The Student Voice | Scoop.it
Universities will have to become more transparent on their admissions standards in the wake of an ATAR controversy.
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February 8, 2016 3:53 AM
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When Black Students Have to Balance Academia and Racism

When Black Students Have to Balance Academia and Racism | The Student Voice | Scoop.it
Researchers say that discrimination at colleges and universities may have negative impacts on black students’ mental health.
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February 7, 2016 7:22 PM
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Steady currents? Overseas student flows and the UK

Steady currents? Overseas student flows and the UK | The Student Voice | Scoop.it
More can be done in the UK to encourage study abroad, but the anglophone world may continue to attract the lion’s share, says David Willetts
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February 7, 2016 4:12 PM
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What students want out of online education programs - University 5.0

What students want out of online education programs - University 5.0 | The Student Voice | Scoop.it
We often think about what administrations and faculty want from online education programs and not what students want.
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February 6, 2016 6:35 PM
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Bridging the chasm between classroom and lecture room

Bridging the chasm between classroom and lecture room | The Student Voice | Scoop.it
Rachel Halliwell meets Dr Kristy Turner, one of very few teachers who
works in schools and at university
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