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Risks To Student Achievement In Higher Education, Angela Atwell, Bettina Mrusek, James Solti, Keith Wilson

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Abstract. A university system sets out to deliver educational experiences that meet set goals such as the achievement of learning outcomes for individual courses and program outcomes for degree programs. There are many factors that impact the successful achievement of student learning outcomes and therefore success-ful program design and implementation. If courses are not effectively designed with assessments properly aligned to learning outcomes, student achievement is challenging to measure. If faculty do not consistently adhere to college and/or uni-versity policies regarding submission of assignments, student behavior and per-ceptions of expectations in future courses may be skewed. In addition, students may, …

Writing A Literature Review Checklist, Jennifer Nader, Clara Volker

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This checklist infographic is designed to help students organize their approach to writing their literature review.

Being There For Your Students - Online Office & Office Hours, Emily Faulconer

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Instructor presence personalizes the online learning experiences

• Persona – factors that build student’s impressions of you

• Social Presence – connections you foster

• Instructional Presence – how you guide students through learning

Imposter Syndrome In Higher Ed: Faculty And Students, Emily Faulconer

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Despite evidence, fears being exposed as not having the expertise expected in your role. o Despite evidence, feels like a fraud. o Attributes success to luck, masking skills, or the work of other people. o Internalizes failure and over-focus on mistakes. o Over-estimates abilities of others, underestimates amount of work those individuals put in.

Does "Significant Difference" Hold True? Comparing Student Performance In Online Vs. Traditional Science Courses, Emily Faulconer, John C. Griffith

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Meta-analysis studies comparing student outcomes in online and traditional courses indicate no significant difference (or a slight improvement in online courses)

Scientific And Information Literacy In Online Discussion Forums, Emily Faulconer

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Scientific Literacy

• identify a valid scientific argument
• analyze scientific evidence including graphical representations of data
• use mathematical information, and critical thinking in decision-making processes