Dr. Al Solano

The Math Problem | 041 | Is It Really a Problem? Reframing the “rampant” lack of math preparation.

Tips for reframing the college student math readiness discussion. #AcademicSky #highered
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Don’t Blame A.I. for Massive Job Loss | 037 | Blame the Decision Makers Avoiding the threat to short-term disastrous decision-making in the name of A.I.

Tips for institutions of higher education to address dire predictions of massive job loss.

And let's ask: Is it really A.I. that will destroy jobs or the people with decision-making power? #AcademicSky #EduSky #highered #AI

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Why We’re in This Moment | 27 | Finding Clarity Amid Chaos A reflection that may provide some comfort.

Tips that could potentially help you feel less frustrated, less angry, and less sad as we absorb so much cruelty every day.

And remember this: your very existence as an educator is an act of resistance. #AcademicSky #EduSky #highered

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Using the 5E Model in the Social Sciences & Humanities | 036 | Practical Strategies Designing learning that deepens thinking, not just coverage.

Use a faculty-friendly and student-centered framework, the 5E Learning Cycle. This example is for the social sciences & humanities. #AcademicSky #highered 3/3

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Using the 5E Model to Teach STEM | 029 | Practical Ideas for Faculty A framework that bridges curiosity and comprehension for your classroom, your lab, your students.

Use a faculty-friendly and student-centered framework, the 5E Learning Cycle. This example is for STEM. #AcademicSky #highered 2/3

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The 5E Learning Cycle | 012 | Practical Pedagogy A flexible framework for effective teaching and learning.

Tips for improving teaching & learning without feeling like you need to do a major overhaul to your craft. 1/3

Learn about a faculty-friendly and student-centered framework, the 5E Learning Cycle. #AcademicSky #highered

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Strategic Plans Don’t Fail Because They’re Flawed | 004 | Planning vs Doing The daily grind is winning.

Tips on how to implement an institution of higher education's strategic plan because we know they rarely get implemented.

If they did, we would have improved campus conditions for employees and better student outcomes. #AcademicSky #highered

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Stop Blaming Everyone. Start Naming the Few. | 001 | Culture & Conflict Silence isn’t strength. It’s complicity.

Tips for dealing with toxic people at institutions of higher ed. The truth is most higher ed professionals are passionate and want to do good.

Except for the few. It's always just a few. #AcademicSky #highered

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Helping Adult Learners Succeed | 040 | Designing for Real Life Learn how data can inform adult learner outcomes.

Tips for open and broad-access institutions of higher education to better serve adult learners.

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Accessibility in Action | 028 | Beyond Compliance, Toward Care Access as an everyday practice, not an afterthought.

Effective accessibility practices.

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Equitable Pedagogy | 014 | Beyond the Buzzword Teaching that meets the moment.

Learn practical equitable pedagogy practices thanks to Dr. Michel Estefan. @mestefan.bsky.social

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Hope Over Despair | 009 | Staying Grounded in the Chaos For our students. For ourselves.

Why we need to remain hopeful and steadfast for our most vulnerable students in this current environment.

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