Executive Summary Social media in higher education is a technology in transition. Learners and educators both find social media an appealing way to supplement formal learning, but the evidence for its effectiveness in formal courses remains inconclusive. Surprisingly, it is educators, not learners, who are leading the charge to experiment with social media. Educators, nearly … [Read more...] about Social Media in Higher Education
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Standardized Tests Need to be Right
If a teacher makes an error on a test, I certainty remember a bit of student crowd sourcing that took. Place. First perhaps, a tentative question, then some brave soul that just pointed out the flaw – usually followed by an apology, an elimination or correction of the offending test question, followed by lunch and kick ball. With our emphasis on standardized test, the educator … [Read more...] about Standardized Tests Need to be Right
Uncertainty Definition: The Pace of Learning
The Pace of Learning. The American society, influenced by the industrial age, continues to thrive, despite discussions about the knowledge economy, the sustainable economy, or the serendipity economy. Any alternative economic model is seen as a parallel augmentation to the industrial economy. That cultural bias, that assumption, has lead to actions that have transformed … [Read more...] about Uncertainty Definition: The Pace of Learning
Replay: Daniel W. Rasmus 2010 Bellevue College Commencement Speech
Graduates, parents, friends, faulty, staff, distinguished guests, and President Floten, I want to thank you for this honor. I start with a shout out to the band. For several years I played the flute in the Harbor Junior College community band. I played Pomp and Circumstance for hours. I appreciate all of your preparation for today. If anybody in the flute section has a shot … [Read more...] about Replay: Daniel W. Rasmus 2010 Bellevue College Commencement Speech
The Future of Higher Education Depends on Leadership
Photo by Armin Rimoldi on Pexels.com Read this insightful article from Maria Puzziferro, President of Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design (now at the University of St. Augustine). Higher education needs strong leaders that can deal with the complexity of today's education environment while delivering on student goals for work-related learning, inspiring faculty … [Read more...] about The Future of Higher Education Depends on Leadership