Jamir Williams

Content Marketing Coordinator

Mir is a Content Marketing Coordinator at Instructure. Having studied elementary education and taught early learners, she is excited about ed-tech advancements and their effects on learning institutions. She holds a Bachelors's in education from Georgia Southern University and a Master's in creative writing from Full Sail University.

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Mar 13, 2024

Skills-Based Learning: Benefits and Strategies

Return on Investment is a primary concern for today’s higher ed students. Understanding the growing changes in the modern workforce, students are looking for studies that offer knowledge as well as tangible results. To better meet the needs of learners, higher ed institutions are transforming their course strategy – shifting to skills-based learning approaches. This focus on skill-building allows students to gain more hands-on experience throughout their learning journey, preparing them for Read More...

Feb 02, 2024

Understanding Student Engagement: 6 Strategies for Educators

Educators love it when their classrooms are in total attendance or every student submits an assignment on time. However, they also know that learning is more than just showing up and completing assignments. The learning process is more complex, requiring active student engagement and participation. Student engagement continues to be an academic concern as educators notice a shift in student attention spans and learning preferences. This shift motivates schools and institutions to prioritize Read More...

Jan 26, 2024

Equity in Education

It’s important for every student to reach their full potential. However, students need the support necessary to make academic achievement a possibility. To ensure every learner has the educational opportunities they need to succeed, schools and institutions are looking for ways to close equity gaps in education –offering inclusive and equitable learning experiences for every student. Now, more than ever, academic environments are adopting pedagogy and strategies that center the student and Read More...

Jan 05, 2024

What Is Human-Centered Design?

With holistic development rising as one of the top three factors in student success, schools and institutions are shifting to student-centric approaches and pedagogy. As a result, human-centered design is taking center stage, transforming learning environments and materials for the better. This approach puts the students at the forefront, enhancing the academic experience and meeting students where they are. Learning environments can increase student success on all levels with an effective Read More...

Dec 21, 2023

Navigating Mental Health in Higher Education

Every student has a story, whether they are a first-generation student navigating higher education alone or a working professional balancing a career and new studies. Each journey comes with its own set of hurdles. This is why institutions are focusing on how they can better assist students with stress and other challenges – supporting them inside and outside the classroom. According to the 2023 State of Student Success & Engagement in Higher Education, two out of the five trending Read More...

Dec 07, 2023

Visual Learning: Effective Strategies and Best Practices

Research shows that 65% of students are visual learners. For this population of students, visual aids help them process learning concepts and materials more efficiently. However, visual learning benefits many students in both K -12 and higher education populations. This is why educators often use visuals to enhance comprehension, retention, and engagement. With advancing technology, educators can easily implement digital visual aids in their lessons and courses. In this article, we’ll take a Read More...

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