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A Mindpecker and Stymphalian Bird from the Fantasy Birds Guide, by Shayla Sackinger

MILL Makerspace Inktober Challenge

This month we are participating in Inktober. The challenge of consistently responding to a daily drawing prompt throughout the month. “Inktober is a month long art challenge created by artist Jake Parker that is focused on improving skill and developing…

Climbers at the top of an outcropping, overlooking a boreal forest.

Transformative Learning in Your Class

In the summer of 2012 the University of Alaska Board of Regents approved revisions to Policy 01.01.030 — University of Alaska Fairbanks Mission Statement and University of Alaska Fairbanks Core Themes. Contained therein was this vision statement: "Excellence through transformative experiences." How can we aspire to such a lofty goal? What is the intersection with teaching and learning? And, how might you go about fostering such things in your courses?
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Learning in Context: How Place-Based Learning Fosters Deeper Connections

What if the key to deeper, more meaningful learning lies right in front of us—in the places we live, work, and play? In Learning in Context: How Place-Based Learning Fosters Deeper Connections explores how connecting students to their local environments and communities can transform the learning experience. Drawing on both research and my own teaching experience, this article offers practical strategies for integrating place-based learning into your courses, whether you teach in person or online. From local data collection to virtual tours, place-based learning taps into students’ lived experiences, making course content more relevant, engaging, and impactful. Ready to explore how this approach can be incorporated into your teaching? Dive in to discover the profound effects of learning in context.
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From Campus to Career: Adapting Higher Education to Modern Hiring Trends

In recent years, hiring practices have undergone significant transformations, accelerated by the impact of COVID-19. In response, higher education institutions are re-evaluating their roles in preparing students for the evolving job market. Microcredentials have emerged as a valuable tool to bridge the gap between academic learning and practical job skills. These credentials provide a verifiable way for students to showcase their competencies and align with employer demands for problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills. Despite the shift away from traditional degree requirements, a college degree combined with relevant microcredentials is increasingly preferred by employers. This article explores how higher education can adapt to these changes by integrating microcredentials into their programs, enhancing students' employability, and aligning educational outcomes with market needs.
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A Look at Playposit Playlists

Let us walk you through features of Playlists that create a defragmented learner experience for one-click access to curated content, including PlayPosit bulbs, PDFs, images, docs, sheets, forms, embedded websites, and more. Learners earn a certificate after verified completion. Each…

A close-cropped image in an analog film style showing more hands writing on colorful sticky notes and sticking them to a wall in a brightly lit office. The sticky notes are messily arranged, overlapping and scattered in a chaotic way on the wall. The notes are vibrant and feature the letter 'D' handwritten on them in various sizes and styles. The image retains a nostalgic, grainy texture, typical of film photography, with diverse hands actively writing and placing notes on the wall.

Using Social Annotation to Support a Classroom Community of Practice

Communities of practice in the classroom create opportunities for transformative learning experiences, ones in which students take ownership of their own learning experiences and actively foster a collective learning environment. Social annotation is a tool that leverages collaborative learning to support communities of practice, and can increase student engagement and performance.
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Transition Smoothly from Flip

Flip, or Flipgrid, is no longer available as a standalone platform. Microsoft, the owner of Flip, has decided to integrate its functionality into Microsoft Teams for Education, leading to the discontinuation of the Flip website and app. As a result,…

Denali seen from a green open marsh surrounded by spruce trees.

MILL Makerspace June Challenge

June’s challenge asks you to bring in the outside. This month, embrace the vibrant and diverse landscapes of Alaska’s summer as your creative inspiration in this unique making challenge. Collect natural items from your hikes, bikes or floats — be…

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Game Design Fundamentals Workshop

Join us on June 1st, 11am to 3pm The MILL in Bunnell 143, and enjoy complimentary food as you collaborate, create, and innovate. This is more than just a workshop—it’s a chance to build something fun! Unleash your creativity and…