One Shift to Spectacular, Engaged Asynchronous Discussions: A Structured Conversation Systems Approach  – Faculty Focus

I admit, my experiences as a student in asynchronous online discussions (AODs) were mixed. In some classes, the instructor never participated, and students either copied and pasted whole passages or said little. In other classes, not knowing there were assigned readings, I did what I wanted. I often encounter students who have little expectations of…

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Advancing Online Graduate Education: Integrating Quality Matters Feedback to Enhance Course Templates – Faculty Focus

In the dynamic landscape of online education, the University of Florida’s College of Journalism and Communications online graduate programs (UF CJC Online) stands at the forefront of innovation and quality. With a commitment to ensuring educational excellence and student success, in 2020, UF CJC Online developed a comprehensive course design strategy to elevate its online…

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Political Animals: What Kristi Noem’s Dog Killing Says About the Rest of Us | Michael C. Dorf | Verdict

South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem has long been campaigning to be Donald Trump’s running mate in the upcoming presidential election, so it was hardly surprising that she recently released a book. Politicians seeking higher office frequently write (or have ghost-written for them) memoirs filled with cliches, heartwarming stories of the adversity they supposedly overcame, and…

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Understanding The Proposed BIOSECURE Act And What It Means For U.S. Life Sciences Companies – Life Sciences, Biotechnology & Nanotechnology

To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com. The U.S. Congress is currently considering legislation to prevent the governments of foreign adversaries1 from siphoning data and information from U.S. companies in order to advance their own capabilities in the biotechnology field. Both the House of Representatives and Senate…

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Potential Effects Of The Inflation Reduction Act On Orphan Drug Development – Life Sciences, Biotechnology & Nanotechnology

President Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) into law on Aug. 16, 2022, with the goal of reducing health care costs for the government and participants in Medicare and Medicaid programs. The IRA includes a section relating to drug price negotiation that subjects some of the most expensive Medicare/Medicaid drugs to mandatory price reductions….

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New HIPAA Rules Limit The Use And Disclosure Of PHI Related To Reproductive Health Care And Revise Notice Of Privacy Practices Requirements – Healthcare

08 May 2024 Kutak Rock LLP To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com. On April 26, 2024, the Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”) published a Final Rule to amend the HIPAA regulations. Among other things, HIPAA protects the privacy of individuals’ protected health…

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