While some students who attend college locally may elect to live at home, many will move into on-campus dorms or apartments. The living situation will determine what to bring, but a little preparation will go along way. For instance, the air conditioning in some dorms might not be as stron...
5. Create a plan to deal with homesickness: "Expect to feel some homesickness, whether you've gone out of state or you're just a few hours away – it's a big, big life change," says Rebecca Whitmer, college admissions consultant and internship director at The Enrichery, an admissions...
Microsoft continues to innovate and work with partners to help higher-education institutions improve student outcomes. Last year at EDUCAUSE, Microsoftannouncedthe Higher Education Accelerator for Dynamics 365 that enables partners to quickly and easily build customized apps and workflows f...
Why is it important to get involved on campus? One of the benefits of getting involved in college is that it widens your social circle. You can meet other students who share your interests and possibly build friendships. Participating in on-campus activities may also help you develop new skill...
Improving student learning and engagement in stem disciplines using team-based learning Background: There have been numerous innovations in higher education which employ student centered teaching strategies to improve student engagement and learning outcomes. A study conducted by the Australian Council of ...
Critters can support school and district initiatives to improve culture and climate with positive behavior interventions and supports (PBIS) and multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS). How Can Naviance CCLR Support Younger Learners? Naviance CCLR has long been a leading college, career, and life ...
InTeaching College, Eng blends good pedagogy and marketing insights into a handbook that will help anyone who teaches college, or even high school, teach more effectively. In our podcast interview, he shared five specific strategies college teachers could use to dramatically improve their instruction...
improve student engagement and knowledge retention. For example, imagine GenAI-enabled courseware that offers a podcast-style version of the class material for a student who is more geared toward auditory learning than reading a textbook. While accessing the data required to pull this off is still...
"AP scores are not a measure of a student's worth or potential, and they should not be interpreted as such." You can help students do better on tests by getting them to see them as a way to learn about their strengths and areas where they need to improve rather than as a predict...
student relationships lead to more motivation and engagement in school, which can improve their academic achievement. Whether you teach elementary, middle, or high school, fostering meaningful connections between teachers and students goes beyond mere academic progress—it’s a cornerstone for student ...