May 2024

With AI and ChatGPT still holding a strong grip on conversation throughout the world and higher education realm, it’s important to continue the discussion. There are many opinions regarding AI’s long-term impact,, but the question of “how do we move forward with this in mind” is more relevant than ever. Instead of focusing on AI policies, J.T. Torres and Adam Nemeroff suggest we focus on how to prepare students for this shift. You can read more about their thoughts below.

P.S.: Adding and monitoring your AI policies on your syllabi is still vital, and Concourse makes it easy. Ask us how.

It may be hard to quantify, but every instructor (and student!) knows that the classroom feels different when the instructor is having a good day. In this article, Ashley Mowreader reports on recent research that supports the idea that faculty that express positive emotions in the classroom have a positive effect on their students’ emotional regulation. That makes faculty support and training potentially more important than we could have ever imagined for student success. You can read about the study and suggestions below.

As the year ends, administrators and faculty tend to reflect back on the impact that they might have had on students and plan on adjustments to make in the terms to come. But those last days might also provide one last chance to have an impact on your students. Non-academic efforts like mock interviews can help students find success beyond the classroom. Below, you can read how schools are rehearsing professional interviews with their students so they feel ready after their education ends.

We want to hear your take on this. What do you think about deadline extensions? Colleen Flaherty reports on a study that might change your mind. Research shows that extensions without penalty, what they call EWPs, could greatly impact the morale and motivation for students. You can read more about the findings below. 

Regardless, it sounds like something you would want to include in a syllabus, right?