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‘Neuromyth’ or Helpful Model?
By Greg Toppo. A nearly century-old idea about learning remains “ubiquitous” despite scant scientific evidence to back it up, many experts say. But others still see value in the concept. More...
Global Higher Ed in Changing Times
By Elizabeth Redden. Panelists at Inside Higher Ed-organized event discuss international student recruitment and keeping their institutions global amid political headwinds and public skepticism of internationalization activities. More...
Needed: Equitable Roles for Full-Time Instructors
Paul S. Merritt provides an insider’s perspective as to how colleges can structure such teaching positions to provide the best experience for both students and faculty members. More...
A Policy That Harms the Neediest Students
Nivine Megahed describes how three-quarters of her institution's students must verify their financial aid applications -- and the toll it has taken on them. More...
New Insights into How People Learn
When the National Academies issued its first expanded “How People Learn” report, the contents struck a nerve, providing a readable explanation of the various research findings on the science of learning along with guidance on how to turn those insights into instructional practice in the classroom. More...
20 Skills to Learn This New Year for Under $20
As far as New Year’s resolutions go, “learning a new skill” is less popular than getting in shape, with only 27 percent of respondents saying they’ve made that self-promise. More...
Les demandes des partenaires sociaux jugées irréalistes
Syndicats et patronat veulent que l'opérateur public renforce son appui à tous les chômeurs. L'opérateur public oppose son manque d'effectifs. Plus...
[Les éclaireurs de la transfo #9] Optimiser son organisation interne en partant des agents
Simplifier l'organisation interne et le travail au quotidien d'une structure, ce sont souvent celles et ceux qui y travaillent qui en parlent le mieux ! Partant de cette idée simple, la Caisse Primaire d'Assurance Maladie de Vendée a mis en place des Ateliers d'Optimisation des Processus (AOP) qui permettent de partir des agents de la CPAM pour identifier les freins et irritants qui ralentissent l'activité. Plus...