Mara B. Huber, PhD
Catalyzing Humanitarian Impacts through Experiential Learning and Digital Badges
Category: experiential learning
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From Project-Based Learning to Project Challenges: a Shared Investment in the SDGs
In 2015 I began co-leading our study abroad trip to Tanzania, determined to make some tangible impact through our engagement. I loaded my bags with donations and gifts- but that was the easy part. It was the promise of collaboration that beckoned my interest. The idea that as a university, we had valuable resources to…
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Structural Thinning: Removing the layers of structure that constrain our students’ potential
When you begin to view the world through the lens of meaningful projects, amazing things start to happen.
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Curricular Versatility: Virtual Projects Served 3 Ways
This summer is testing many things, including the potential of virtual projects.
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Telling Compelling Stories about Ourselves and Our Achievements
We could all use some practice talking about our strengths and achievements. Here is a video workshop that is part of our ELN digital badge series). It’s great for students and professionals- we have students submit video profiles sharing their own stories about internships, study abroad, service or other types of experiential learning. I would…
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A Gift for the New Year: Helping your Student Navigate Higher Education
New Years can be a time of great excitement and anticipation but also one of angst and concern. Over this break, I have talked with many parents who are anxious about their children’s journeys at college, or their upcoming transitions into Higher Education. The conversations have reminded me of the countless discussions I’ve had with…
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Traveling WAY beyond Global Learning
With less than three months into our new Project Portal, I am excited on so many levels. Student interest is high and new projects are coming in from all directions. Our digital badges are yielding important data and the resulting stories are already compelling. While there is much to dig into and explore as we…
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As our universities deepen investments in experiential learning, we need students who are ready and able to play
Increasingly, I see my University as a vast playground filled with experiences and offerings of vibrant shapes, texture and variety. Our playgrounds call us to create, to fill their spaces and open their walls, inviting in and reaching out as we become more experiential, global and integrative. While our playground is indeed spectacular, I wish…
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My Excitement for Digital Badges
Through my work at the University at Buffalo, we are embracing digital badges in an exciting and innovative way. We are using them to guide students through mentored projects- helping them prepare, engage, reflect and leverage their experiences in support of their academic and professional goals. (visit site) As I present on our new Project…
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What I Know to be True
I am back in Buffalo- having just returned from our 10-year anniversary trip to Mara Tanzania. And just like that, 10 years of my life and professional energies have been wrapped up in a bow; celebrated, honored and commemorated by my dear friends and partners who made me feel special and cherished beyond description. And…
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Navigating the Bounty of Higher Education
Although I’ve worked at the University at Buffalo for over eleven years, I still feel like a kid in a candy store. With every new researcher or project I discover, my mind spins with new ideas and wonderment. And although my role as Associate Dean allows me to engage broadly with the University community, I…
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