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When “Can We Contact Your References?” Isn’t Enough Anymore
It used to be that checking references was one of the easiest things to do when hiring. A candidate gave HR the names of a few former managers or coworkers, and HR called them to find out if the candidate really had the experience they said they did. It wasn't perfect, but it worked most of the time. That's not the world many employers are hiring in anymore.
By Novelty Diplomaa day ago in Education
Students Already Know Their University's Software Is Broken. AI-Generated.
Picture two meetings happening at the same university on the same afternoon. In one room, a group of students is venting about the registration portal. It crashed twice during add/drop week, nobody could figure out where to find their financial aid status, and the mobile app requires logging into three separate systems just to see a class schedule. In another room, the CIO is presenting the annual technology report to senior leadership, and the student portal is listed as a strength.
By Higher Ed Insights2 days ago in Education
Casie Hynes on Reducing Math Anxiety in Today’s Classrooms. AI-Generated.
Math anxiety is a challenge that continues to affect students across different learning environments, and educators like Casie Hynes are helping bring attention to how this issue can be addressed in meaningful ways. Through a focus on student experience and classroom dynamics, Casie Hynes highlights that anxiety in mathematics is often shaped by how students are taught rather than their actual ability. By shifting the emphasis toward understanding and support, it becomes possible to create learning environments where students feel more confident and engaged.
By Casie Hynes3 days ago in Education
