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Making S.P.A.C.E. for Student Belonging: 5 Tips for Increasing Faculty and Staff Awareness and Agency
Foreword Lumen Circles are asynchronous faculty professional development experiences that use virtual learning communities to connect faculty with peers, helping them refine their expertise as student-centered educators. Grounded in evidence-based teaching practices and self-reflection, Lumen [...]
Collecting Feedback from Students: Quick Tips
Collecting student feedback can offer educators valuable information that helps enhance teaching methods, establish connections with students, and inform future classes. Before you start collecting feedback, there are a few things you should consider to [...]
Webinar Recap – Empowering Your Students with Generative AI
Last month, David Wiley, Chief Academic Officer of Lumen, led a webinar that highlighted how faculty members can help students harness the power of generative AI in service of their learning and metacognitive development. While [...]
Looking Back at Lumen’s Participation in SXSW EDU Panel on Reimagined STEM Courseware
By: Daysha Jackson-Sanchez, Vice President of Equity Solutions Reflecting on the conversations that have profoundly impacted my thinking this year, one in particular has persistently occupied my thoughts: the SXSW EDU panel, "Reimagined STEM Courseware: [...]
Lumen’s Chief Academic Officer Discusses AI in Higher Education on Campus Technology Insider Podcast
Last month, Lumen’s Chief Academic Officer David Wiley joined Campus Technology’s Insider podcast to share his thoughts on AI in higher education. David and host Rhea Kelly discussed the relationship between AI and OER, how [...]
Enhancing Inclusivity Through Pedagogical Partnerships: Valuing Students’ Diverse Experiences
By: Daysha Jackson-Sanchez, Vice President of Equity Solutions (Lumen Learning) As an advocate for inclusivity and equity within our educational community, I am excited to discuss a powerful approach to help us achieve this goal: [...]
Visiting Lumen One’s Faculty Engagement Center Can Result in Higher Quiz Scores
Students whose instructors regularly visit the Faculty Engagement Center achieve statistically significantly higher quiz scores than students whose instructors do not. Instructors play the primary role in improving student success. You decide how in-class time [...]
Embracing Global Diversity in Education: A Reflection on Global Diversity Awareness Month
Celebrating diversity is an essential aspect of recognizing and appreciating the rich tapestry of human experiences and perspectives. Global Diversity Awareness Month serves as a poignant reminder of the beauty and strength that stems from [...]
Exploring Lumen One: A Deeper Look at the First Equity-Centered Courseware
By: Dr. David Wiley, Co-founder and Chief Academic Officer, Lumen Learning Lumen is deeply committed to eliminating race, income, and gender as predictors of student success in US higher education. Each and every student, regardless [...]