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I am humbled to be able to share part of my work in this blog post. A thank you is in order for my supervisor, LaToya S. Mills, MSW, PhD, and my AVP of Student Engagement, Andrew D. Wiemer, Ph.D., at University of Houston-Clear Lake for giving me the opportunity to contribute to the #FirstScholarsNetwork Blog.

No pun intended. It is truly an honor to work with Joel Podolny and his executive team at Honor Education. In the three months I’ve been working with them, their passion and earnestness for making a difference in learning is energizing. One outcome of this work will be a course I’m co-authoring with Joel on “Developing Thought Leadership” with 10 accomplished executive leaders who join us on each of 10 lessons to share their insight and experience on how to advance your own thought leadership. What is amazing about Honor as they launch a NEXT LEVEL learning management system is the extraordinary focus they are placing on the toughest challenge online learning faces: student and collective engagement. If you really think about it, much of how we learn in a classroom is peer to peer, wrestling with the questions and problems posed by the course. So how do we use AI and next level technology to bring the richness of collective engagement to the forefront of the learning experience? Joel will be talking about the evolution of online education and future trends on Tuesday at the ASU+GSV Summit. He is simply one of the most passionate scholars I’ve worked with in my edtech career — be sure to join him if you’re at the summit. MarketScale

The University of Michigan will leverage our interdisciplinarity and excellence at scale to educate learners, advance society, and make groundbreaking discoveries to impact the greatest challenges facing humanity. Wherever we go, progress follows. Learn more about the #UMichVision2034: vision2034.umich.edu #LookToMichigan #GoBlue

Prepare the next generation! By teaching them the things you were never taught. They will be the ones carrying the torch. #teachthem #nextgeneration https://lnkd.in/giUPHfsB

The University of Michigan will leverage our interdisciplinarity and excellence at scale to educate learners, advance society, and make groundbreaking discoveries to impact the greatest challenges facing humanity. Wherever we go, progress follows. Learn more about the #UMichVision2034: vision2034.umich.edu #LookToMichigan #GoBlue 

At the University of West Florida, we're not just student-centric; we're learner-centric. By embracing a holistic approach to education, we're creating a vibrant community where students, faculty and staff can engage in continuous growth and discovery. Read more in my article about how #UWF is unlocking the true potential of our academic community and setting the standard for the future of learning in The EvoLLLution: A Modern Campus Illumination: https://bit.ly/3SWcTws

Housing the Future within the Past: The Transformation of University Hall at the University of Alabama: By Luke Carothers As new technologies emerge and advance, schools and universities across the United States are looking to modernize their educational facilities to support things like e-learning as a way to provide world-class experiences for students.  By upgrading facilities with the latest technologies, universities are better equipped to provide educational opportunities for their current […]

Things are moving right along with our 2023 probono recipient, the National Youth Science Academy! Check them out here: https://lnkd.in/eif4pyEr The NYSAcademy goal is, "To inspire lifelong engagement and ethical leadership in science, technology, engineering, arts, mathematics, and related professions through our proven educational model for mentoring, challenging, and motivating students. By building communities among students, teachers, and professionals, NYSAcademy programs complement, broaden, and enhance the traditional school curriculum leading to careers in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, arts, and related professions."

🔍 Ever pondered the power of simulation-based experiential learning in research? 🤔 Join Dr. Trent Grundmeyer from Drake University as he delves into the fascinating realm of simulations in education. Watch now! #Research #Education #Simulation 🎓✨ https://lnkd.in/e69ffcr6

“A New Narrative: How Unlocking the Power of R&D through Inclusive Innovation Can Transform Education,” a new report authored by Kimberly Smith and Viki Young, demonstrates how the Center for Inclusive Innovation’s approach to education R&D provides a new path for schools and communities to move forward as partners in support of student well-being, agency, and economic security. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eu9UU-rT