Faculty Attitudes On Academic Technology
Inside Higher Ed’s 7th annual Survey of Faculty Attitudes on Technology aims to understand how professors and digital learning leaders view online learning and other aspects of academic technology. A new report presents findings from a quantitative survey research study that Gallup conducted on behalf of Inside Higher Ed. Some findings are: The proportion of faculty members who have taught online courses continues to increase. Currently, 44% report having taught an online course, up from 30% in 2013. Meanwhile, 38% have taught a hybrid or blended course that has elements of face-to-face and online teaching. The vast majority of instructors who have taught online courses, 89%, say they have been involved in the design of those courses. More than 7 in 10 faculty members who have taught online courses say the experience has taught them skills that have improved their teaching. Most commonly, they say their online teaching has caused them to think more critically about how to engage students with course content and to make better use of multimedia content. The report can be obtained here.
State Strategies For Establishing Connections To Health Care for Justice-Involved Populations: The Central Role Of Medicaid
Prior to the Affordable Care Act, most individuals leaving prison or jail weren't eligible for Medicaid, since coverage generally wasn't available to childless adults. With Medicaid expansion taking hold in more states, health coverage is becoming more available for those upon release from incarceration facilities. With coverage as a foundation, states are seeking to address the complex health and social issues many of these individuals face, including opioid addiction, mental illness, and barriers to stable housing and employment. In a new Commonwealth Fund report, experts with Manatt Health explore the latest developments in comprehensive primary care for adults leaving jail or prison and the role Medicaid can play in financing and supporting the most effective practices. In a number of states, "in-reach" services are helping inmates establish relationships with providers prior to release, identifying health conditions, and setting up community-based care. The report can be obtained here.
Public Health Trends Plaguing The U.S. Population
The United Health Foundation released its annual population health report, documenting a number of concerning public health trends that have continued to plague the U.S. population. The rate of obesity in the U.S. increased by 5% from 2017 to 2018, which equates to one in three Americans being affected by the disease. The increasing prevalence of obesity coincides with a greater number of deaths due to cardiovascular disease (112,403) and other chronic diseases. Mental and behavioral health issues also have been on the rise, as feelings of mental distress were self-reported 7% more often than in 2016. Rising behavioral health issues are exacerbated by the barrier of access to care. Currently, 124 million Americans live in areas where there are shortages of formal mental health care. The report notes various other disparities in health that can be attributed to social determinants of health. It can be obtained here.
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