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Higher Education focuses on the administration, history, and current challenges of colleges and universities. You will understand student development theories, academic governance, institutional funding, and the policies that shape post-secondary student access and success.

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📹Videos(2)

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Optimal Protocols for Studying & Learning

Andrew Huberman discusses neuroscience-based learning strategies

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How to Study for Exams - An Evidence-Based Masterclass

Ali Abdaal breaks down science-backed study techniques for university students

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🎓Courses(12)

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The History of MIT

Explore the evolution of MIT from its founding to a global leader in science and technology. Learn about key figures and innovations!

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Social and Ethical Responsibilities of Computing (SERC)

Explore the social and ethical implications of computing with this higher-education course. Learn responsible technology development!

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The Torch or The Firehose: A Guide to Section Teaching

Improve your higher-education teaching! Prof. Mattuck's course covers effective section teaching strategies and techniques.

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MICRO Mentoring Resources and Materials Science Curriculum

Explore materials science with this higher-education course featuring mentoring resources. Learn from Dr. Sandland, Chazot, and L'Etoile!

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Teaching College-Level Science and Engineering

Improve your science & engineering teaching! Learn effective, research-backed methods from MIT's Sanjoy Mahajan.

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The Engineer of 2020

Explore the future of engineering! Prof. Hastings' course covers skills and attributes needed for engineers to thrive in 2020 and beyond.

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Introduction to Computer Science and Programming Using Python

Learn Python & computer science fundamentals with MIT's intro course by John Guttag! Perfect for higher education & programming beginners.

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Teaching College-Level Science and Engineering

Learn effective strategies for teaching science & engineering at the college level. Course by Dr. Janet Rankin.

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Model Thinking

We live in a complex world with diverse people, firms, and governments whose behaviors aggregate to produce novel, unexpected phenomena. We see political uprisings, market crashes, and a never ending array of social trends. How do we make sense of it? Models. Evidence shows that people who think with models consistently outperform those who don't. And, moreover people who think with lots of models outperform people who use only one. Why do models make us better thinkers? Models help us to better organize information - to make sense of that fire hose or hairball of data (choose your metaphor) available on the Internet. Models improve our abilities to make accurate forecasts. They help us make better decisions and adopt more effective strategies. They even can improve our ability to design institutions and procedures. In this class, I present a starter kit of models: I start with models of tipping points. I move on to cover models explain the wisdom of crowds, models that show why some countries are rich and some are poor, and models that help unpack the strategic decisions of firm and politicians. The models covered in this class provide a foundation for future social science classes, whether they be in economics, political science, business, or sociology. Mastering this material will give you a huge leg up in advanced courses. They also help you in life. Here's how the course will work. For each model, I present a short, easily digestible overview lecture. Then, I'll dig deeper. I'll go into the technical details of the model. Those technical lectures won't require calculus but be prepared for some algebra. For all the lectures, I'll offer some questions and we'll have quizzes and even a final exam. If you decide to do the deep dive, and take all the quizzes and the exam, you'll receive a Course Certificate. If you just decide to follow along for the introductory lectures to gain some exposure that's fine too. It's all free. And it's all here to help make you a better thinker!

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Learning How to Learn

This course gives you easy access to the invaluable learning techniques used by experts in art, music, literature, math, science, sports, and many other disciplines. We’ll learn about how the brain uses two very different learning modes and how it encapsulates (“chunks”) information. We’ll also cover illusions of learning, memory techniques, dealing with procrastination, and best practices shown by research to be most effective in helping you master tough subjects. Using these approaches, no matter what your skill levels in topics you would like to master, you can change your thinking and change your life. If you’re already an expert, this peep under the mental hood will give you ideas for turbocharging successful learning, including counter-intuitive test-taking tips and insights that will help you make the best use of your time on homework and problem sets. If you’re struggling, you’ll see a structured treasure trove of practical techniques that walk you through what you need to do to get on track. If you’ve ever wanted to become better at anything, this course will help serve as your guide. This course can be taken independent of, concurrent with, or prior to, its companion course, Mindshift. (Learning How to Learn is more learning-focused, and Mindshift is more career-focused.) A related course by the same instructors is Uncommon Sense Teaching. To join the fully translated Portuguese version of the course, visit: https://www.coursera.org/learn/aprender To join the fully translated Spanish version of the course, visit: https://www.coursera.org/learn/aprendiendo-a-aprender To join the fully translated Chinese version of the course, visit: https://www.coursera.org/learn/ruhe-xuexi To join the fully translated French version of the course, visit : http://www.coursera.org/learn/apprendre-comment-apprendre

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Higher Education

Coursera course: Attaining Higher Education

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The Science of Well-Being

NEW TEEN VERSION AVAILABLE HERE: https://www.coursera.org/learn/the-science-of-well-being-for-teens In this course you will engage in a series of challenges designed to increase your own happiness and build more productive habits. As preparation for these tasks, Professor Laurie Santos reveals misconceptions about happiness, annoying features of the mind that lead us to think the way we do, and the research that can help us change. You will ultimately be prepared to successfully incorporate a specific wellness activity into your life. THE SCIENCE OF WELL BEING WAS PRODUCED IN PART DUE TO THE GENEROUS FUNDING OF THE DAVID F. SWENSEN FUND FOR INNOVATION IN TEACHING.

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📚Books(4)

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Make It Stick: The Science of Successful Learning

Evidence-based learning strategies including retrieval practice, spaced repetition, and interleaving that contradict common study habits but improve retention.

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Educated: A Memoir

Transformative memoir of woman who left survivalist family at 17, self-educated, and earned PhD from Cambridge, exploring power of education.

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Academically Adrift

Academically Adrift - A book resource

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Tenure

Tenure - A book resource

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🌐Websites(7)

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Academic Earth

Aggregates free university lectures and courses

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Saylor Academy

Self-paced, free college-level courses with certificates

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edX

Free courses from Harvard, MIT, and others (audit mode)

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highered.org

HigherEd.org is a knowledge hub for higher education, offering articles, guides, and practical tools on admissions, financial aid, degree options, and career planning for students, educators, and administrators.

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insidehighered.com

Inside Higher Ed is a news and analysis site for higher education professionals. It covers college and university news, policy and funding trends, and features opinion pieces as well as career resources like job listings.

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ocw.mit.edu

MIT OpenCourseWare is a free, publicly accessible repository of MIT course materials across many disciplines, providing complete lecture notes, assignments, exams, and often video lectures from MIT courses. It includes math and other subjects, allowing self-paced study on topics such as group theory and beyond.

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chronicle.com

Chronicle of Higher Education is a leading news and analysis site focused on colleges and universities, covering policy, funding, administration, faculty, and student life. It provides breaking news, in-depth reporting, opinion pieces, career resources, and data-driven studies on trends in higher education.

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🎙️Podcasts(2)

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The Provost

Host Ken Ono, STEM Advisor to the Provost, keeps his finger on the pulse of scientific and technological innovation at UVA. Hoos in STEM showcases the marvelous cornucopia of STEM at UVA, from the latest innovations to growth inside and outside the classroom. Our theme music is CPU by Apples in Stereo.

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Higher Ed Podcast

The Higher Ed Geek Podcast explores the impact of edtech on the student experience by speaking with diverse leaders from institutions, companies, and nonprofit organizations. Each week we aim to provide an engaging, fun, and relevant dose of professional development that honors the wide range of work happening all across the higher ed ecosystem. Come geek out with us! The Higher Ed Geek Podcast is hosted by Dustin Ramsdell and is a proud member of the Enrollify Podcast Network.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best free resources to learn Higher Education?

Dantes has curated 27 resources for Higher Education, including 2 videos, 4 books, 12 courses, 7 websites, 2 podcasts. All resources are hand-picked for quality — no algorithmic filler. Browse the full list above to find the format that works best for you.

Is Higher Education hard to learn?

Higher Education is approachable at the beginner level — there are resources here specifically for those starting from scratch. As you progress, intermediate and advanced material is also available to take your skills further.

What types of Higher Education learning resources are available on Dantes?

For Higher Education, Dantes has curated 2 videos, 4 books, 12 courses, 7 websites, 2 podcasts. Each resource type serves a different learning style: videos and YouTube for visual learners, books for depth, courses for structured progression, and websites for quick reference.

How does Dantes select Higher Education resources?

Dantes is an algorithm-free learning directory. Resources are hand-curated based on quality, accuracy, and usefulness — not engagement metrics or paid placements. The goal is to surface the best learning material for Higher Education, whether it's a free YouTube series, a classic textbook, or an open courseware from a top university.

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