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Rethinking Higher Education: The Impact of a Four-Day Academic Week
In 1926, Henry Ford initiated the transition from a 6-day work week to a 5-day week, aiming to enhance efficiency on assembly lines. Over time, this model became adopted worldwide, including in academic institutions. Lipscomb University’s standard schedule offers classes Monday-Friday, night and day. The college of Business, however, has most of its classes on a four day a week schedule. Dr. Allison Duke, senior associate dean for the college of business explains the operation. “There are some classes that we offer just on Tuesday Thursday and Monday Wednesday. There are still some classes we still need to operate on a MWF schedule. The idea is that that would allow…
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AI revolution: Transforming the way we teach and learn
Imagine a classroom where learning is as unique as your fingerprint, where feedback is immediate, and educational tools understand not just what you’re learning, but how you learn best. This is not a glimpse into a distant future; it’s the growing reality in higher education today, thanks to the advent of artificial intelligence (AI). In October 2023, a Forbes survey of 500 U.S. educators shed light on a transformative shift occurring in classrooms across the nation. With AI’s integration into higher education, the traditional boundaries of teaching and learning are being redefined, offering both opportunities and challenges. The survey reveals a significant embrace of AI among educators: 60 percent have…
