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Tell Me About a Time When...
Employers ask candidates to “tell me about a time when…” because stories reveal how people think, act, adapt, and learn. This article explores how colleges can help learners reflect on their experiences, recognize what those experiences demonstrate, and build credible evidence of capability before they need it.
Tim Bower
Aug 66 min read
Learners Need More Than Feedback
Colleges invest heavily in meaningful experiences and thoughtful feedback, yet often overlook the learning practice that connects them. This article explores why interpretation—not experience or feedback alone—determines what learners ultimately take forward, and why helping students make meaning from experience may be the next frontier in higher education.
Tim Bower
Jul 296 min read
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