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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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January 28, 2016 12:48 AM
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Research: Teachers Say Tech Distractions More Concerning than Privacy, Security -- Campus Technology

Most teachers in the United States are more worried about the potential for technology in the classroom to distract students than they are about privacy and security, according to a new survey from Instructure. Respondents also said, however, that they are optimistic about technology's potential to improve learning outcomes, increase access to education and boost the efficiency with which it's delivered.
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January 26, 2016 4:57 PM
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NSW universities taking students with ATARs as low as 30

NSW universities taking students with ATARs as low as 30 | The Student Voice | Scoop.it
NSW universities are admitting students with ATARs as low as 30 into competitive tertiary degrees, an investigation has revealed.
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January 26, 2016 4:52 PM
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In the library in the gym, Big Brother is coming to universities

In the library in the gym, Big Brother is coming to universities | The Student Voice | Scoop.it
New report heralds mass data monitoring in higher education – but there are concerns about how much say students and staff will have
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January 24, 2016 6:45 PM
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Research: College Students More Distracted Than Ever -- Campus Technology

Research: College Students More Distracted Than Ever -- Campus Technology | The Student Voice | Scoop.it
A study published in the Journal of Media Education this week reported that students spend a fifth of their time in class doing things on their devices that have nothing to do with their school work.
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January 19, 2016 6:57 PM
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Nearly Half of Millennials Believe the American Dream is Dead

Nearly Half of Millennials Believe the American Dream is Dead | The Student Voice | Scoop.it
Nearly half of millennials, or 48 percent, believe that the American Dream is dead, according to a report from Generation Opportunity.
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January 19, 2016 6:03 PM
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Closing the Gifted-and-Talented Gap

Closing the Gifted-and-Talented Gap | The Student Voice | Scoop.it
A teacher’s race—and racial biases—can affect how many African American students are assigned to such classes.
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January 19, 2016 6:01 PM
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What Students really think about Online Learning

What Students really think about Online Learning | The Student Voice | Scoop.it
What do students really think about online learning—do they love it? Hate it? Numerous reports and articles about online learning provide data on enrollment rates, perceived learning and more. But it's the unedited, raw comments of actual students, as I wrote about in my last post that is invaluable to course instructors, designers and online educators. I'll…
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January 19, 2016 5:59 PM
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The Crowdsourced Guide to Learning - FutureLearn - FutureLearn

The Crowdsourced Guide to Learning - FutureLearn - FutureLearn | The Student Voice | Scoop.it
Get your free e-book copy of The Crowdsourced Guide to Learning - 60 pages of crowdsourced study tips and expert learning advice, curated by FutureLearn.

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January 19, 2016 5:58 PM
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Why academics (and students) should take blogging / social media seriously - Duncan Green

Why academics (and students) should take blogging / social media seriously - Duncan Green | The Student Voice | Scoop.it
Before I started teaching at LSE in January, I had the impression that the academics and researchers around the school were totally social media savvy – prolific tweeters like Charlie Beckett and t...
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January 19, 2016 5:41 PM
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ATAR cut-offs are very often meaningless, says Victoria University's vice-chancellor

ATAR cut-offs are very often meaningless, says Victoria University's vice-chancellor | The Student Voice | Scoop.it
As thousands of students wait to find out if they have been accepted to their chosen university, academic institutions are divided over the value of ATARs.
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January 28, 2016 12:48 AM
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Research: Game-Based Learning Can Help Nontraditional Student -- Campus Technology

Game-based learning should just be another tool in the belt, as far as educators in higher ed think, particularly useful for "learning moments" that can help students succeed, according to new research from Muzzy Lane. Likewise, game-based learning is no good if it's pricey and complex to develop; it needs to be inexpensive and "authorable" by the faculty members themselves. And don't forget, students say, to make the games mobile so they work on the same devices the students like to use.
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January 26, 2016 4:55 PM
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The First Step In EdTech Integration? Connecting With Students -

The First Step In EdTech Integration? Connecting With Students - | The Student Voice | Scoop.it

For my classroom, it came down to what I have referred to as a “disconnect” between my students, our class and their access to vital resources.  I focused on finding something that could make a difference. I decided to start with finding a way to facilitate communication.

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January 26, 2016 4:46 PM
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Turning the Tide: Inspiring Concern For Others And The Common Good Through College Admissions

Turning the Tide: Inspiring Concern For Others And The Common Good Through College Admissions | The Student Voice | Scoop.it
Making Caring Common's report with recommendations for reducing achievement pressure and leveling the playing field in college admissions.
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January 20, 2016 4:28 PM
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Student Attitudes toward Technology in Advising

The Community College Research Center explored student attitudes toward technology-mediated advising in a recent study. This blog presents some of their findings.
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January 19, 2016 6:10 PM
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The Campus Protests Cheat Sheet: Ithaca College's President Is Stepping Down

The Campus Protests Cheat Sheet: Ithaca College's President Is Stepping Down | The Student Voice | Scoop.it
Ithaca College President Tom Rochon has announced he will retire. Students had protested racial insensitivity on campus last fall and called for his resignation.
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January 19, 2016 6:02 PM
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University reviews written by students for students

University reviews written by students for students | The Student Voice | Scoop.it
Find reviews written by students for students to help you choose the best university for you.
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January 19, 2016 6:00 PM
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Ethical use of PowerPoint - Opinion

Ethical use of PowerPoint - Opinion | The Student Voice | Scoop.it
PowerPoint (Keynote, Prezi, or any other presentation software that you may use) is a visual medium and is generally better suited for image use rath
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January 19, 2016 5:59 PM
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Digital Student: Further Education (JISC)


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The aim of the project was to investigate further education (FE)

students’ expectations and experiences of the digital environment.

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January 19, 2016 5:42 PM
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Young Australians worry about job prospects

Young Australians worry about job prospects | The Student Voice | Scoop.it
Research finds young Australians are worried about their job prospects and reluctant to join a start-up. Paul Kofman discusses the changing labour landscape.
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