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Comparisons in Higher Education: Contextual Attributes
In my last post, I described the benefits of secondary data in formalized research and in practical application. I primarily focused on how the use of government data available through IPEDS facilitates peer comparisons by enabling faculty and academic leaders … Continue reading
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Secondary Data Sources in Higher Education
As higher education researchers strive to better understand the ways in which educational programs and institutions can better meet evolving needs of students and employers, secondary data sources are an increasingly useful resources. Secondary data sources are previously collected data … Continue reading
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Attention Economy
Meetings, emails, texts, calls, and many other forms of “connecting” combine to reduce our attention and challenge our ability to focus. According to research reported by The Harvard Gazette (2010), we spend 47% of waking hours thinking about something other … Continue reading
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Research Design
I used to describe myself as someone who hated theory. I found theory too abstract, and when I dug in to understand more, I found myself confused by contradicting definitions and seemingly endless terminology lacking clear explanations. Through several years … Continue reading
Content in the Field of Higher Education
Higher education, as a field, gained steam in the 1960s and has continued to grow (Hendrickson, 2014). Data from the National Center for Education Statistics reveal and increase of 26% in master’s and doctoral degrees conferred in the area of … Continue reading
Just in Time Education
In my first post in this series on the future of education, I highlighted four notable themes from the ASU GSV Summit related to the need for a universal learning system. This week I explore “just in time” (JIT) education. … Continue reading
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PROPEL – Part II: The Case for Developing an Organizational Change Initiative
As described in Part I of this series, the changing environment of higher education requires that colleges and universities adapt. One time adaptations will not suffice as technology, diverse student bodies, and societal needs continue to evolve more rapidly than … Continue reading
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A Universal Learning System
For the last three days, I’ve had the privilege of attending the ASU GSV Summit in San Diego. The ASU GSV Summit brings together educators, entrepreneurs, funders, and corporations to discuss, reflect on, and propose innovative approaches to improving educational … Continue reading
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PROPEL – Part I: An Overview of a Model for Organizational Change
In my first blog post, Finding and Sharing Meaning: Developing a Community of Practice, I describe how my colleagues frequently seemed hurried and opportunities to pause and reflect before taking action seemed to be lacking. As I was contemplating this … Continue reading
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Positive Relationship with Stress
Last fall, my mindfulness group exchanged ideas about the benefits of mindfulness. I like to share research that suggests mindfulness practice can positively impact health. Occasionally, someone will mention that being overly aware of stress can have a negative impact. … Continue reading
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