Emotion and cognition are inextricably linked – how we feel and connect with others impacts both what we learn and how we retain that learning. When we engage in online learning we are not just presenting information and knowledge or teaching a skill, we are engaged with emotional, compassionate, complex people. We can find ways…
lThe Digital Divide is the access to and the hardware of online resources and tools that students will use. This divide became more prominent during the COVID-19 pandemic and remote learning. This session is based on The 7 Things You Should Know About… series from the EDUCAUSE Learning Initiative (ELI) which provides a quick and…
We have all experienced the acceleration of digital transformation in higher education. As campuses consider the affordances of new and emerging technologies or just take stock of their approach to online or blended learning, we have an opportunity to intentionally set a vision and strategy for the way our institutions can nurture and sustain a…
Connect with an early adopter of VR who’s started assessing whether this technology leads to better student learning outcomes. In order to justify space and cost for virtual reality (VR) implementations, you need to answer the question: “Does VR really impact student learning, or is it just an expensive toy?” Join us online to hear from an…
How can you go beyond virtual field trips and use VR to promote active student learning? Virtual reality in higher education is often implemented as “low-hanging fruit.” While going on an exotic virtual field trip to a historic city might be thought-provoking, it’s also a more passive type of learning. But as the availability of educational content is…