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The Illusion of Linear Reading  

In the last post, we explored how reducing cognitive load helps readers access and understand complex ideas. A strong structure increases the likelihood that readers will absorb and retain more of what you’re saying. In this post, we shift from focusing on…

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Student Perspectives on High-Quality Work-Integrated Learning

60-Second SoTL – Episode 80 What makes a work-integrated learning (WIL) experience truly high quality—from students’ perspectives? This episode showcases an open-access article on elements that students identify as essential to high-quality WIL. The article is part of a special…

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Academic AI and Audience: Thoughts for Research 

Would you use AI to create materials for a tenure portfolio? How about a reference letter for a student’s graduate school application? For a conference? If so, what would you do with it? As faculty consider the risks and benefits of AI use, one area to think about is the…

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Faculty Engagement with Work-Integrated Learning

60-Second SoTL – Episode 79 What factors inform faculty engagement in work-integrated learning (WIL) activities like internships, co-ops, and field placements? This episode showcases an open-access article on factors that inform faculty engagement with WIL. The article is part of…