This article describes the circumstances, process, and decisions which led to Purdue University's definition of experiential education. The motivation for creating the definition came from a realization that though experiential education was a common practice at the university, it was not visible to nor well understood by university…

Background/purpose: The way learning experiences are understood is crucial in character-focused education. The various activities that students engage in can influence their character development, contingent on whether they view these experiences in a positive or negative light. This study aims to analyze how students reflect on their learning…

This article examines the transformative impact of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) in enhancing feedback quality in a Bachelor of Science course. It the challenges of providing personalized, timely feedback to students in larger educational settings, focusing on the use of GenAI to analyze and respond to student logbooks. These logbooks…

Nature-based learning is increasingly being implemented and explored within early childhood education settings. Thus, including sustainability, environmental education, place-based education, and other similar topics may help prepare future educators and teachers to provide meaningful experiences for children in the outdoor environment. The…

This study explores the role of creative arts in professional learning through a trauma-informed education (TIE) event for mentor and pre-service teachers. TIE requires educators to make complex relational shifts with students and to cultivate classrooms that promote safety, empathy, and empowerment. The professional learning event integrated…

Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) continue to be essential elements within successful education. Inherently, educators are at the forefront of facilitating DEI-focused learning spaces at all levels. Thus, programs preparing future educators must include attention to DEI. The current study explored the growth of future educators in DEI during…

This study aimed to synthesize and evaluate a STEAM Learning Ecosystem on Gamification System to Promote Innovators. The research was conducted in three phases: (1) synthesis, (2) development of the learning ecosystem, and (3) expert evaluation. The resulting ecosystem comprises three main elements: (1) STEAM Learning Ecosystem (Instructor,…

When a campus welcomes hundreds--and more likely thousands--of new students to campus each year, it is easy for those on the front lines to lose sight of how radical and novel this change is for our students. Many students experience significant transitions before college as they navigate identity formation and grapple with unforeseen disruptions…

Opportunities and concerns regarding the use of Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) in higher education have evolved along with them. A concern is how their use could support the higher-order learning appropriate for higher education. Grounded in the conversational framework, this case study explored how reflective practice could be fostered in a…