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Don't let the summer heat stop your academic drive, #NCATCAHSS, Aggies. Here are 5 tips for staying academically active during your summer break.

D Philemon Tarpeh Early Action or Early Decision? The pivotal choice for your dream college awaits! ⏰ Explore the differences and make an informed decision. Dive into the blog, share this crucial insight, and help your peers navigate their path to higher education success! https://bit.ly/47RKtZp

New video out! This one might be controversial. There is an overwhelmingly large amount of information and education available online for free. Meanwhile college becomes more expensive every year. The value of higher education has never been more questionable. Still, I try my best to explain how to get into a top 10 school in this video. If you know anyone in highschool with ambition… Or even if you know someone who’s debating if they even want to go to college… Share this video with them, they’ll get something out of it: https://lnkd.in/gYTGWQ3N WHAT DO YOU THINK?! Is college worth it?

Are you a visiting student coming at Trinity College Dublin? Prof Dr. Emma Stokes, Vice President for Global Engagement is the Tutor for visiting students. Watch this video to understand the role of Tutor and welcome to the Trinity community!

Check out this short resource on High Impact Teaching Strategies, some of the challenges that we might face with trying to use them, and how we can work together to overcome these challenges: High-Impact Practices in Teaching - Center for Teaching and Learning (wustl.edu)

Check out the latest video from @limitlesseducation. The quirky quirks of the modern student. https://lnkd.in/es6Q-kWs What are your thoughts on the modern day students? Comment below.

Each year, hundreds of first-generation college students commit to attending school at Pace University. 1 in 4 students at Pace are first-generation college students. Being among the first in your family to attend college is an incredible achievement, though it can also present significant challenges. Learn more about the programs designed to uplift first-gen students at Pace: https://brnw.ch/21wLJ5i

Lack of recognition, confusion about promotion criteria or complete lack of career pathways - this makes teaching-focused staff feel undervalued and worth less than colleagues on T&R contracts. Let's explore what can be done to change this culture.

Get ready to be inspired! The Society for Science recently announced its inaugural class of Invention Education Ambassadors -- a team of veteran educators who are passionate about sparking inventive mindsets in EVERY student! These awesome educators, led by the Society's first-ever Invention Education Fellow Yolanda D Payne, are on a mission to: 🤝 Share proven classroom strategies: They'll bring a wealth of experience from diverse settings, showing you how to seamlessly integrate invention education and research into your own curriculum. 🤝 Empower YOU with resources: The Ambassadors are actively developing engaging tools and materials to equip educators with the confidence and resources needed to unlock creativity and innovation in their students. 🤝 Break down barriers: This program is all about expanding access to student research and invention education, ensuring every student has the opportunity to explore their ideas and change the world. Why is invention education so important? 💡 It fosters critical thinking and problem-solving skills. 💡 It ignites curiosity and a love for learning. 💡 It empowers students to take ownership of their education and become confident innovators. 💡 It prepares them for the challenges and opportunities of the future. The Society for Science and its Invention Education Ambassadors are on a mission to revolutionize education, one spark of creativity at a time. Follow the Society for Science on social media for exciting updates on the Ambassadors, including: their innovative tools, inspiring classroom stories, and the countless young minds they'll empower to become the inventors and problem-solvers of tomorrow. Together, let's commit to unlocking the potential of every student to dream, invent, and change the world! #InventionEducation #SocietyforScience #Ambassadors #Innovation #STEM #Education David Coronado, Robert Schneider, Erin Tochen, InventEd P.S. Don't forget to check out the Society for Science website for resources to fuel your students' curiosity and creativity: https://lnkd.in/gr7UuKp