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5 Takeaways from the bbcon 2020 Virtual Higher Ed Super Session

Connection Cafe

To provide financial support for students impacted, institutions rallied donors and alumni to raise funds for travel, food , and other expenses to help keep them safe in the dorm if their home or living situation d id not support them going home. .

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Games for Change 2007: Funders Perspective Panel

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Mentioned recent studies about taking laptops out of the classroom and there is a problem with using old metrics and it is important to look for new metrics and rethink learning environments in general. New learning environment puts games at the center. It is a new form of teaching, not just skill-based learning.

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