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Inspired by the many robust conversations we’ve seen taking place in the comments section of our writing prompts lately, we’re posing a challenge for students this coming week: Reply to a comment of someone you don’t know. Even better, start a conversation and keep it going. Try to go beyond just saying “agree,” “true,” “same”…

Find all our Student Opinion questions here.Do you believe in any conspiracy theories? Have you seen conspiracy theories featured in videos, memes, podcasts or talk shows? How do you know when to quickly dismiss a theory as unfounded or absurd — and when to consider if there’s any truth behind it?Jack Nicas writes about one…

This Media Literacy Week, we challenge you to choose a news item that interests you — whether in politics, sports, entertainment or any other category — and find out how accurate it is.

Have you ever been burned by a bad online review? Have you ever made a fantastic discovery from a review you read online? Do you find yourself swayed by the wisdom of crowds? Or do you fear “groupthink” and trust your own instincts? The internet has democratized the ability to review. No longer do we…

Thumbs up.Five stars.You’ll love it.It’s very easy to use.It will never break!Have you ever been fooled by the bluster and hype of a fake or misleading online review?The internet has democratized the ability to review. No longer do we have to wait for a select group of experts to give its stamp of approval. Instead,…

When I was putting together this post, I knew it would not be as simple as say, this is cohort-based learning, this is why it is so amazing, and why vendors are jumping to it, as well as folks in L&D. It is not as simple. There are pluses for doing it, and yes, cons.…

When you enroll in Dartmouth’s online Master of Engineering in Computer Engineering (MEng-CE), you don’t just gain technical expertise; you gain the ability to learn, adapt, and grow as an engineer in any environment. And that’s by design. Assistant Professor Michael Kokko, who brings nearly a decade of experience as a robotics engineer and senior…

Find all our Student Opinion questions here. Have you noticed when YouTube suggested videos that promoted a certain ideology? Have you ever encountered racist or extremist content online? Did you ever feel that someone or some group on the internet was trying to persuade you to believe a certain way? In the Opinion essay “Racists…

After over 15 years of leading IT projects across public and private sectors, Korede Oludiran knew process improvement and change management inside out. But when he launched his own management consulting firm, Echo Oscar Inc., in Ottawa, Canada, he realized something was missing. His technical expertise alone wouldn’t unlock the next level of growth. He…

  Online education has become popular nowadays. More and more learners are applying in web-based courses to generate a level and advance in their professional lives. Online education is preferred by individuals who are not able to go a normal traditional university or higher education for various reasons. The level earned from an excellent online…