Building a Culture of Free Expression in the Online Classroom: A Guide from the American Council of Trustees and Alumni. Perspectives on Higher Education

Autor/inn/en	Pidluzny, Jonathan; Gross, Erik
Institution	American Council of Trustees and Alumni (ACTA), Institute for Effective Governance
Titel	Building a Culture of Free Expression in the Online Classroom: A Guide from the American Council of Trustees and Alumni. Perspectives on Higher Education
Quelle	(2021), (48 Seiten) PDF als Volltext kostenfreie Datei Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Monographie
Schlagwörter	Leitfaden; Freedom of Speech; Electronic Learning; Distance Education; Censorship; COVID-19; Pandemics; Higher Education; Trust (Psychology); Social Media; Mass Media Role; College Environment; District of Columbia; Illinois (Chicago) + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Redefreiheit; Distance study; Distance learning; Fernunterricht; Politische Zensur; Hochschulbildung; Hochschulsystem; Hochschulwesen; Soziale Medien; Hochschulumwelt
Abstract	Drawing on empirical data from student surveys, as well as insights from faculty and higher education leaders across the country, ACTA's report details how the rapid shift to online learning during the COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated the ongoing free speech crisis on college campuses, further suppressed viewpoint diversity, and encouraged more self-censorship among students. The report also delineates steps that faculty, administrators, and governing boards can take to help promote a culture of free expression in the online classroom. "The lifeblood of the liberal arts is debate, dialectic, inquiry, and challenge," said Dr. Michael Poliakoff, president of ACTA. "In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic that has threatened the strength and even the survival of so many institutions, online education moved to the fore. We have seen that it can bless us with access to a vibrant exchange of ideas, but it also has the potential to eliminate the opportunity for growth of character and intellect." With the release of "Building a Culture of Free Expression in the Online Classroom," ACTA identifies vulnerabilities in the remote learning environment that, if left unaddressed, will further imperil open dialogue. By implementing the strategies outlined in the report, colleges and universities will be prepared to address controversies when they happen and can shape an academic culture that celebrates viewpoint diversity and the free exchange of ideas. (As Provided).
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Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2024/1/01