Micro-credentials are in the news and higher education is being challenged to modify tradition to comply with realities of the workforce as it responds to economic progress across multiple new advancements and disruptions from innovative technologies. It turns out that the trend is not entirely new. Innovation in higher education is too often bete noire….
Religion and politics are often proscribed topics wherever accord is valued. A result is that we don’t grapple well with the deep challenges of either, remaining comfortable with superficiality. A solid conversation on either is fraught by deficiencies of skill and knowledge and warped by unhealthy attitudes. Science has become like politics and religion in…
A long and valued acquaintance died January 3rd, 2024. Dr. Stavredes was a preeminent advocate for quality online teaching and I am proud to say that my role in her many career choices was important. Tina met biology at Normandale Community College attending an introductory course for non majors, which I always enjoyed teaching in…
