Innovations
October 1, 2020
Our knowledge of how students learn has grown significantly over the last few decades. In keeping with this trend, the quality and sheer amount of research on instructional strategies has also grown, and active learning has emerged as an instructional method that can improve learning outcomes for all students, including students from marginalized backgrounds and populations.
In this webinar, participants will learn about active learning techniques that have been shown to improve student learning in the college classroom. They will also learn about the K. Patricia Cross Academy...
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March 6, 2026
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Dual enrollment continues to be one of the most powerful strategies for expanding access to college, accelerating time to degree, and strengthening workforce and transfer pathways. At the same time, dual enrollment leaders are navigating rapid growth, evolving state policies, access considerations, and increasing expectations for alignment between K-12 schools and community colleges.
This facilitated panel discussion of national experts brings together experienced dual enrollment leaders to examine emerging trends shaping the future of...
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June 16, 2021
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In fall 2019 and spring 2020, 10 institutions participated in a research study comparing student outcomes on Packback discussion to outcomes found with traditional Learning Management System discussion. In April 2020, Packback released the findings of that study in Impact of Online Discussion Platform and Pedagogy on Student Outcomes. Among the findings from the study, institutions reported increased levels of student engagement, vastly improved discussion rigor, improved final grade outcomes, and high rates of student and faculty...
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Reimagining the traditional face-to-face, lecture-based instructional model is at the heart of academic transformation in higher education, and faculty development is central to this change. Getting faculty to want to modify how they teach will enable grassroots experimentations to gain traction and inspire systemic change. Yet this process first requires faculty developers to recognize and support the affective dimension of teaching and learning and, in turn, experiment with more human-centered approaches. Expect it to be messy.
Recognizing Faculty Culture
Creativity and risk-taking in the...
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Appendix C includes examples of the Curriculum Map and Curriculum Snapshot as well as sample activities and resources.
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May 7, 2024
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While many community colleges are still battling enrollment declines, specifically among students who have been historically underserved, some colleges have defied the odds and experienced marked growth. What are their secrets to success? Join this strategic discussion with City Colleges of Chicago and Wichita State University Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology to learn how both colleges grew enrollment over the past year.
Alongside experts from EAB and the League for Innovation, the panel will address:
Key initiatives and strategies...
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