eCampus News https://www.ecampusnews.com/ Higher Ed News Wed, 31 May 2023 19:16:12 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.2 https://www.ecampusnews.com/files/2021/03/cropped-ecnicon-1-32x32.jpg eCampus News https://www.ecampusnews.com/ 32 32 107582492 ChatGPT: The shakeup education was waiting for https://www.ecampusnews.com/teaching-learning/2023/06/01/chatgpt-the-shakeup-education-was-waiting-for/ Thu, 01 Jun 2023 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.ecampusnews.com/?p=101616 As technology evolves, industries must evolve alongside it, and education is no exception, even when it comes to ChatGPT.Since its launch in November 2022, ChatGPT has dominated conversations in the media landscape and within the education industry. A key conversation focuses on weighing its benefits versus risks, and many higher-ed institutions have been quick to implement bans on the technology altogether for fears of plagiarism in written works. But is this the right course of action to take?

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]]> 101616 Investing in classroom collaboration tools? 3 things to know https://www.ecampusnews.com/teaching-learning/2023/05/31/investing-in-classroom-collaboration-tools-3-things-to-know/ Wed, 31 May 2023 21:00:00 +0000 https://www.ecampusnews.com/?p=101614 Maximizing the effectiveness of any classroom investment requires careful consideration of all the available options and benefitsModern technological advancements affect virtually every area of daily life, and today’s educational institutions are looking to new digital tools to help improve student achievement and engagement while fostering collaborative learning environments for both in-person and remote learners.

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]]> 101614 Mytonomy Goes to College: Announcing a New Student Health Video Education and Engagement Solution for College Campuses   https://www.ecampusnews.com/newsline/2023/05/31/mytonomy-goes-to-college-announcing-a-new-student-health-video-education-and-engagement-solution-for-college-campuses/ Wed, 31 May 2023 19:16:11 +0000 https://www.ecampusnews.com/?p=101719 Bethesda, MD – Mytonomy, Inc., a leading enterprise SaaS solution for video-based patient education and engagement, announced today the expansion ... Read more

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]]> 101719 HII’s Apprentice School at Newport News Shipbuilding Selected for National Apprenticeship Program https://www.ecampusnews.com/newsline/2023/05/30/hiis-apprentice-school-at-newport-news-shipbuilding-selected-for-national-apprenticeship-program/ Tue, 30 May 2023 11:00:00 +0000 https://www.ecampusnews.com/?p=101689 NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — HII (NYSE: HII) announced today that its Newport News Shipbuilding Apprentice School has been ... Read more

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]]> 101689 Inclusive education programs offer support for students with intellectual disabilities https://www.ecampusnews.com/teaching-learning/2023/05/30/inclusive-education-students-intellectual-disabilities/ Tue, 30 May 2023 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.ecampusnews.com/?p=101601 Regis University offers students with intellectual disabilities a specialized program to realize their college dreamsIn Colorado and nationwide, most colleges don’t offer programs for students with intellectual disabilities, which includes limitations in reasoning, learning, problem solving, or social or practical skills. Those colleges that do have limited spots.

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]]> 101601 OER can play a role in student retention and success https://www.ecampusnews.com/campus-leadership/2023/05/29/oer-student-retention-success/ Mon, 29 May 2023 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.ecampusnews.com/?p=101511 Making free educational materials available for faculty and student use can play a role in student retention and, ultimately, academic successAdopting open educational resources, or OER, can be an effective strategy for meeting campus equity goals and improving retention by reducing failure and withdrawal rates, according to a new report from the American Association of Colleges and Universities (AAC&U).

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]]> 101511 Farzaneh Family Establishes New OU Chair in Ophthalmology https://www.ecampusnews.com/newsline/2023/05/26/farzaneh-family-establishes-new-ou-chair-in-ophthalmology/ Fri, 26 May 2023 16:57:04 +0000 https://www.ecampusnews.com/?p=101681 OKLAHOMA CITY –The Farzaneh Family Foundation has given a gift of $2 million to establish the Farzaneh Family Endowed Chair in ... Read more

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]]> 101681 Are educators using ChatGPT to write lesson plans? https://www.ecampusnews.com/teaching-learning/2023/05/26/are-educators-using-chatgpt-to-write-lesson-plans/ Fri, 26 May 2023 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.ecampusnews.com/?p=101409 A majority of educators use ChatGPT to write lesson plans, student feedback, emails, and letters of recommendation.A whopping 97 percent of respondents in a recent survey say they ‘frequently’ or ‘sometimes’ use ChatGPT to write lesson plans. Likewise, 93 percent of teachers say they use the AI platform to grade and provide feedback for students, 91 percent say to write emails, and 89 percent say to write letters of recommendation.

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]]> 101409 Course materials data: What to look for and why you need it https://www.ecampusnews.com/teaching-learning/2023/05/25/course-materials-data/ Thu, 25 May 2023 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.ecampusnews.com/?p=101577 From financial and transactional data to usage and engagement data, transparency is key when it comes to course materials dataCourse materials reporting, analytics, and financial reconciliation have become massive undertakings for schools these days. This is, in large part, because data often lives in different silos, platforms, and systems across campuses, making it difficult for schools to know what information is available, let alone how to compile and assess all of it.

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]]> 101577 How to cultivate student belonging on a community college campus https://www.ecampusnews.com/student-wellbeing/2023/05/24/cultivate-student-belonging-community-college/ Wed, 24 May 2023 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.ecampusnews.com/?p=101572 A new approach to faculty development has empowered instructors to support students and student belonging through instructional practices.There are many reasons people come to our community college in north central Ohio. They seek to earn more money, accelerate careers, receive vocational training, or obtain technical certifications. Our youngest students want to get a head start on college.

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