By Gosia Jaros-White, MA and Michael Herrera, EdD Adult and continuing education has always been about opening doors, providing opportunities for individuals to re- or upskill, re-enter the workforce, or advance in their careers and gain valuable credentials in the process. Today, the need for high-impact credentialing is greater than ever. In a rapidly shifting […] The post High-Impact Credentialing in Adult and Continuing Education: Why Language Skills Matter first appeared on LTI Blog.| LTI Blog
In a world where nearly every industry operates across borders, culturally, linguistically, and economically, multilingualism has quickly become a necessity and a strategic advantage. Yet many post-secondary programs still treat language learning as peripheral or elective, or even worse, cut language programs altogether. That’s a missed opportunity, not only for students’ future careers, but for […] The post Multilingualism Means Business: Why Language Belongs in Every College Program f...| LTI Blog
Should I teach to the test? That sounds like the wrong approach, at least wrong if the test is not the right evidence of learners reaching the learning goals. But what if the test is the right test? What if the test accurately represents your learning targets, that is, what you want learners to be| LTI Blog - Certify your language skills anytime, anywhere.
It’s A-level results day, so it feels like a good moment to share some more of my reflections - this time on being a student.| andydickinson.net
By Dámaris Mayans, PhD For many heritage speakers of Spanish—those who grew up hearing and speaking the language at home but received most of their formal education in English (Valdés, 2000) —reading and writing in Spanish can feel like uncharted territory. While oral fluency may come naturally, academic writing often does not. So, what happens […] The post Implementing ACTFL Writing Proficiency Test: A Tool for Research and Assessment of Biliteracy first appeared on LTI Blog.| LTI Blog
The Seal of Biliteracy is an important and meaningful recognition of learners’ achievements in language learning. It celebrates linguistic diversity, honors learners’ heritage languages, and promotes the value of multilingualism in our schools and communities. But to truly support learners’ futures in college, careers, and beyond, it’s essential to look further than the Seal itself| LTI Blog - Certify your language skills anytime, anywhere.
The start of the fall semester brings a wave of eager—and sometimes overwhelmed—freshmen. And navigating a new academic environment includes figuring out where to find reliable, accessible resources to help them succeed. Your library’s digital collection through Libby and Kanopy is a powerful starting point,...| OverDrive
Export Reference Download PDF Print We often talk about social capital in general terms, describing it as high or low, good or bad, positive or negative, or weak or strong. But social capital is complex and multidimensional. Does it make sense to talk about social capital in general terms, and what do we mean by […]| Institute for Social Capital
At ACTFL® and Language Testing International® (LTI), we are committed to delivering the best possible assessment experiences for educators and learners. We always innovate, always listen, and always improve. As we kick off the new school year, here’s what’s new and updated with the ACTFL Assessment of Performance toward Proficiency in Languages (AAPPL). AAPPL Test […] The post What’s New with AAPPL for 2025–2026 first appeared on LTI Blog.| LTI Blog
The ACTFL Assessment of Performance toward Proficiency in Languages (AAPPL) for American Sign Language (ASL) is launching this fall, bringing the trusted ACTFL® gold standard to ASL for the very first time. The test was developed in collaboration with d/Deaf and hearing ASL experts and educators from across the country, as well as psychometricians and| LTI Blog - Certify your language skills anytime, anywhere.
The academic is based in the Department of War Studies at King’s College London but, she explains, her work centres around peace photography| 1854 Photography
The demand for multilingual professionals is growing fast. In industries such as healthcare, hospitality, construction, and emergency services, the ability to communicate across cultures isn’t just an asset; it’s a workforce necessity. As communities become more diverse and industries more globally connected, employers are increasingly seeking workers who can speak the language of their customers| LTI Blog - Certify your language skills anytime, anywhere.
We have published our 2024/25 Annual Report, detailing our commitment to research, learning, and responsible publishing.| Oxford University Press
Dr Stephen Heard goes through his experience mentoring beyond the PhD and helping academic skills transfer to non-academic careers...| career-advice.jobs.ac.uk
Adopting a variety of teaching techniques can encourage students to engage without feeling pressurised. Read our top tips...| career-advice.jobs.ac.uk
At Digilent, we’re proud to support educators and students around the world in bringing digital design concepts to life. One recent example comes from Yeditepe University in Istanbul, Turkey, where …| Digilent Blog
Hi there Digilent Blog readers! I’m Dr. Brian Faulkner, professor of Electrical Engineering at Milwaukee School of Engineering in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA, where I teach introductory circuit theory and power systems engineering. The Analog Discovery 3 is a wallet-sized powerhouse and I’m a huge fanboy.| Digilent Blog
At Digilent, we believe in empowering the next generation of engineers, educators, and innovators. That’s why we offer a fantastic 15% academic discount on all products in our store for …| Digilent Blog
Today is my last day at Cardiff Met. I won't be idle; "Introduction to AI" is due out in June and other books in the way, but it is a change of pace and focus. To mark my retirement and turning 65 I am running 65 miles in a week in July in aid of Cancer Research UK.| Alan Dix
Learn how writing abstracts for conferences can enhance your research visibility and brand your research identity.| career-advice.jobs.ac.uk
Our new interdisciplinary research collections on AI in Society, and Racism by Context, contain timely and robust approaches to pressing global issues.| Oxford University Press
As language educators, we strive to prepare our students for real-world communication and future opportunities. Whether they pursue careers in government, healthcare, business, or education, their ability to use language effectively can open doors. Therefore, providing them with the right assessment tools to showcase their skills is essential. Not all language tests are created equal.| LTI Blog - Certify your language skills anytime, anywhere.
The AI glossary is complete -1229 entries in all, ready for the publication of the AI book in June. This a resource in its own right and interlinks with the book as hybrid digital/physical media. Find more about the glossary and how it was made.| Alan Dix
“Get you a girl who can do both – pole dance and academia” (and who gets, like, really anxious about it). “Doing both” was, for a while, my brand, something I lived and breathed, without too much thought. But as my responsibilities and profile grow in inverse proportion to my precarity, lately I’ve been filled […] The post Doing both: the challenges of being a pole dancing academic appeared first on Blogger On Pole.| Blogger On Pole
Dr Zahra Stardust is my academic idol and an all-around legend: a socio-legal scholar working at the intersections of sexuality, technology, law and social justice, Zahra is also a stripper from the early days of Australian pole, a former pole dance instructor, porn performer, director and activist building a career in intimacy education alongside academia. […] The post Zahra Stardust interview appeared first on Blogger On Pole.| Blogger On Pole
Query-by-Browsing now includes local explanations so that you can explore in detail how the AI generated query relates to dataset items. Continue reading →| Alan Dix
Northeastern University’s Roux Institute is revitalizing a Portland landmark and creating a new home for cutting-edge education.| CambridgeSeven
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Donor support, including from director Thomas Kail, sends K-State music, theatre and dance students to Broadway for a transformative experience.| Kansas State University Foundation
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Dr. H. Justin Ballenger is an Assistant Professor of STEM Education at Morehouse College’s Division of Continuing and Professional Studies. Concurrently, he serves as the Co-PI for the NSF – Institute for African American Mentoring in Computing Sciences (IAAMCS) and Research Lead for the NSF – National Data Science Alliance (NDSA). Dr. Ballenger’s work focuses […]| Higher Education Digest
Rodoula H. Tsiotsou (Florida State University, Ph.D.) is currently a Professor of Services Marketing at the Department of Business Administration, University of Macedonia, Greece. She is the founder and director of the marketing laboratory, MARLAB, at the University of Macedonia. Since 2019, the Science-wide Author Database developed by Elsevier and Stanford University has ranked Professor […]| Higher Education Digest
How a chiilds puzzle game gives insight into more human-like explanations of AI decisions Many of you will have played Mastermind, the simple board game with coloured pegs where you have to guess a hidden pattern. At each turn the person with the hidden pattern scores the challenge until t| Alan Dix
Dr. Temitope Omotola Odusanya, Esq., ACG, affectionately known as “Temi” is a distinguished academic and dynamic leader of the Master of Laws (LLM) Programme at Robert Gordon University in Aberdeen, Scotland. As an award-winning lecturer (Assistant Professor) in law and a post-doctoral expert, she is fervently committed to advancing global gender parity and enhancing corporate […]| Higher Education Digest
Dr. Olga Kagan is a nurse consultant, educator, scientist and entrepreneur. She teaches at two New York-based universities, contributes to textbooks, mentors nurses, and advises start-ups. Dr. Kagan founded the Food Allergy Nurses Interest group and co-founded SONSIEL’s Collaborative Healthcare Innovation, Research & Problem Solving (CHIRPS). As a recognized thought leader, she has served on […]| Higher Education Digest
David Ivell is a recognized technology leader spanning financial services, media, education, and non-profit sectors. He began his career as a Systems Engineer with IBM, later transitioning into senior roles such as CIO at Credit Suisse Offshore, where he managed the integration of multiple banks and the launch of the Euro currency. A champion of […]| Higher Education Digest
The author of “Life Hacks” and “Growth Hacks”, Dr. Ken Ip is an award-winning brand strategist, assistant professor, columnist and expert commentator in Web3, AI, Tech, Branding and Digital Economy. Ken has held a variety of senior positions for leading multinationals and conglomerates, ranging from corporate consulting to public affairs advisory. He currently serves as Chairman of […]| Higher Education Digest
Just imagine yourself as Chairman Mao or even one of the Party cadres boundlessly loyal to Chairman Mao getting a copy of the material published in this this book. Those criticisms by the many stud…| 高大伟 David Cowhig's Translation Blog
Our Very Short Introductions series is now made up of a landmark 750 titles from a wide range of topics from across arts, humanities, and science.| Oxford University Press
The center’s academic coaches, peer tutors and writing coaches are ready to help Tar Heels create a plan for a great semester ahead.| College of Arts and Sciences
A novel approach to address this involves boosting rare features within the embedding space to improve re-ranking.| DEJAN
We are pleased to announce a new initiative to support open access for books, Oxford Scholarship Online: Commit to Open.| Oxford University Press
Dr. Whitney McDowell-Robinson serves as the Vice President for Student Development & Engagement and an adjunct professor in the College of Education at Brenau University in Georgia. Prior to this appointment, she worked for Tougaloo College in Mississippi; whereby, she held numerous roles including Vice President for Enrollment Management and Student Services. Dr. McDowell-Robinson earned […]| Higher Education Digest
Dr. Arletha McSwain, a distinguished leader in online education, earned her PhD from the University of Missouri-Columbia, her Masters in Education, and her Bachelors in Education from Lincoln University-Missouri. Her extensive experience in launching online programs that comply with national and international accrediting agencies is a testament to her dedication. She is a strong advocate […]| Higher Education Digest
Yesterday, I tweeted about how writing a thesis with chronic migraine has been one of the most difficult things that I've done. It got an outpouring of love and it just so happened to be on a day that I finished the first draft of my body chapters. I was already feeling good, and I'm a month out from my final deadline. But it hasn't been like this for the whole process. I feel like I don't read enough about young adults with chronic illness going through school/university, so I thought that I...| Chronic Migraine Ellie
Earned, inherited, and covenant commonalities enable persons and groups of people to develop sympathy and empathy for each other. The sympathy and empathy that one person or group has for another person or group is defined here as social capital. The absence of commonalities often results in relationships of apathy and antipathy that one person or group has for another person or group, defined here as negative social capital. People and groups that share negative social capital for the same p...| Institute for Social Capital
This paper briefly reviews the theory of social, negative, and cheap social capital and then explains the popularity and the high cost of cheap social capital. Next, this paper points out that our voluntary exchanges (which are enabled by prospects of mutual gain) and the high cost of involuntary exchanges (which are entered into in response to threats and defensive and destructive acts) both reflect our responses to the same physical and socio-emotional needs. Therefore, what differentiates ...| Institute for Social Capital
This accessible academic textbook chronicles the legacy the adventure game genre has left behind on the contemporary gaming landscape. A generation of designers grew up playing these games, which are rarely studied today as a comprehensive body of work, and their DNA lives on not only in the work of contemporary auteurs but also in the form of dozens of daughter genres, from visual novels to walking simulators to escape rooms to puzzle platformers. We make the case that the genre has always b...| aaronareed.net
Should online communities require people to create accounts before participating? This question has been a source of disagreement among people who start or manage online communities for decades. Re…| copyrighteous
Ever considered doing research about online communities, free culture/software, and peer production full time? It’s PhD admission season and my research group—the Community Data Science Colle…| copyrighteous
I first started using Debian sometime in the mid 90s and started contributing as a developer and package maintainer more than two decades years ago. My first very first scholarly publication, colla…| copyrighteous
In exciting professional news, it was recently announced that I got an National Science Foundation CAREER award! The CAREER is the US NSF’s most prestigious award for early-career faculty. In…| copyrighteous
I wrote this blog post with Kaylea Champion and a version of this post was originally posted on the Community Data Science Collective blog. Critical software we all rely on can silently crumble awa…| copyrighteous
The other thing I am really looking forward to, is the tutorial I’ll teach together with Dominikus Baur. We will look at all the practical aspects of producing successful web-based data visualizations — except the actual data vis code. So, we will discuss deeplinking, performance, shareability, help and explanations, fallbacks, mobile optimizations – all the stuff that makes great web applications really great, but which we all underestimate all the time.| Well-formed data
