How to Draw Faculty to Workshops? Make It Like a Game.

• Authors : Field, Kelly

• Source: Chronicle of Higher Education; 10/26/2018, Vol. 65 Issue 8, p1-3, 3p, 1 Color Photograph

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How an Idiosyncratic Role-Playing Game Became a Popular Teaching Tool.

• Authors : Doerer, Kristen

Subjects: *COLLEGE teaching; *GAMIFICATION; *COLLEGE students

• Source: Chronicle of Higher Education. 9/27/2019, Vol. 66 Issue 4, pN.PAG-N.PAG. 1p.

• Abstract: "Reacting to the Past" began as one professor's experiment to enliven a dull class. Now it's at 500 colleges and counting. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]Copyright of Chronicle of Higher Education is the property of Chronicle of Higher Education and its ...

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The Looming Gamification of Higher Ed.

• Authors : Toyama, Kentaro¹

Subjects: *GAMIFICATION; *ACADEMIC motivation; *HIGHER educationMCGONIGAL, Jane

• Source: Chronicle of Higher Education. 11/6/2015, Vol. 62 Issue 10, p17-17. 1p.

• Abstract: The article discusses the concept of gamification when applied to higher education in the United States. Topics addressed include an overview ...

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What 5 Tech Experts Expect in 2014.

• Authors : O'NEIL, MEGAN

Subjects: *EDUCATIONAL technology; *EDUCATIONAL forecasting; *EDUCATIONAL innovationsUNITED StatesOBLINGER, Diana G.; LASSNER, David; HILL, Phil

• Source: Chronicle of Higher Education. 1/10/2014, Vol. 60 Issue 17, pA16-A16. 1p.

• Abstract: The article presents remarks from five U.S. educational technology experts predicting trends for 2014. Figures quoted include former chief information officer of the University of ...

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What 5 Tech Experts Expect in 2014.

Subjects: *EDUCATIONAL technology; *TRENDS; *OPEN access publishingCONSILLIO, Anthony; OBLINGER, Diana G.; UNSWORTH, John

• Source: Chronicle of Higher Education. 12/27/2013, Vol. 60 Issue 17, p30-30. 1p.

• Abstract: The article examines the topics and trends in educational technology expected to emerge in 2014 based on the opinions of several experts from the technology industry. ...

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Teaching Science So It Sticks.

• Authors : BERRETT, DAN

Subjects: *SCIENCE education (Higher); *SCIENTIFIC knowledge; *SCIENTIFIC methodUNIVERSITY of Oregon

• Source: Chronicle of Higher Education. 5/8/2015, Vol. 61 Issue 34, pA18-A21. 4p. 1 Chart.

• Abstract: The article looks at scientific literacy and the efforts of U.S. colleges to improve the scientific reasoning ability of non-science students. It describes University ...

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U. of Phoenix Chief Says It's Focused on Improvements for Students.

• Authors : Slottow, Timothy P.

Subjects: *COLLEGE presidents; *UNIVERSITY & college accreditationUNITED StatesUNIVERSITY of Phoenix ; UNITED States. Federal Trade Commission...

• Source: Chronicle of Higher Education. 4/22/2016, Vol. 62 Issue 32, pA24-A24. 1p. 1 Color Photograph.

• Abstract: The article presents an interview with Timothy P. Slottow, president of the University of Phoenix in Arizona. He talks about the benefits of going to ...

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AT THE BOUNDARIES OF THE POSSIBLE.

• Authors : Bean, Martin¹

Subjects: RMIT UniversityBACON, Francis, 1561-1626

• Source: Chronicle of Higher Education. 2/27/2015 Supplement Making Connections, Vol. 61, p2-2. 2/3p.

• Abstract: An introduction is presented to a special issue on research at RMIT University in Melbourne, Victoria, quoting philosopher Francis Bacon on the relation between knowledge ...

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Online Classes See Cheating Go High-Tech.

Subjects: *STUDENT cheating; *EDUCATIONAL technology; *ONLINE educationGOOGLE Docs (Web resource)FONTAINE, John

• Source: Chronicle of Higher Education. 6/8/2012, Vol. 58 Issue 38, pA1-A20. 2p.

• Abstract: The article examines how college students are using various forms of technology to cheat while taking online courses. The article focuses on an instance wherein ...

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Quest for a 'Sparklepony' Breaks the Ice at Scholarly Meeting.

• Authors : BERRETT, DAN

Subjects: *CONFERENCES & conventions; *QUESTS (Expeditions); *ROLEPLAYING games

• Source: Chronicle of Higher Education. 4/4/2014, Vol. 60 Issue 29, pA18-A19. 2p.

• Abstract: The article discusses the use of challenge alternate reality games, known as quests, at conferences to encourage participants to leave their comfort zone and network ...

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