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# Phoenix Scholar Vol. 6, Issue 1

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Special Edition

## Volume 6, Issue 1

In this special edition of Phoenix Scholar, we focus on exploring adult learners’ teaching and learning challenges and approaches.

We included a collection of interesting manuscripts from the University of Phoenix leaders, faculty members, students, and graduates. The authors explored various approaches to improve online education and better serve adult learners.

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## Featured articles in this issue

- _Using a Custom Authoring Online Product to Create (Education) Theory-Informed Online Asynchronous Learning Environments_by J. Kelly, J. Bruno, & S. Hadley
- _Design 2.0 Innovative Curriculum Initiative, Part 1: Evaluating Implementation Using the Developmental Evaluation Approach_by N. L. Stackhouse
- _Feedback Strategies and Modalities in Online Higher Education_by A. Larson, M. Kebritchi, M. Vianna, & E. Young
- _Student Choice and Self-Directed Learning for the College Student_by N. Baker
- _Challenges and Strategies for Teaching Online Courses_by P. L. Munson & J. Cardwell
- _The Case for Virtual HyFlex in Adult Online Education: A Case Study_by A. C. Lawlor
- _Recommendations to Increase Nontraditional Student Online Retention_by D. R. Kish
- _Fostering a Growth Mindset Among Doctoral Students through Motivation and Learning Theories_by J. M. Lang
- _Belonging: More Than a New Buzzword_by J. Buchanan 
- _Online Doctoral Students’ Attrition through the Lens of Retention Models: A Path for New Models_by J. M. Lang
- _Integrating Technology in the College and Organizational Classroom: Impact on Adult Learners_by J. A. Overbey
- _The Disequilibrium of Work-Life Balance and Moderating Work Self Efficacy_by E. Bean
- _Intercultural Sensitivity and Organizational Leadership in Higher Education_by L. Shoatz
- _Virtual Technology-Based Distance Learning: A Solution to the Crisis of Nigeria’s Admission into Higher Institution_by P. A. Baba
- _Benefits and Challenges of Online Education for Adult Learners: Learning New Tricks_by P. E. Darbyshire & M. Navarro
- _Education 4.0 and the Metaverse: Benefits & Challenges by S. Veera Don’t Fear AI: Embrace Its Power_by S. Markle
- _Comparing Soft Skills in Higher Education with Industry’s Want List for Remote Work_by O. Miller
- _Reskilling or Upskilling? What Employers Need to Know about Empowering Long-term Employee Potential_by E. Bean
- _Online Education: Risks and Challenges_by F. Kardasz 
- _Facilitating Adult Education: Lessons Acquired from “Double” Distance Learning 2,000 Years Ago_by F. Carr
- _Effective Teaching and Learning Strategies: A Reflective Essay_by S. Forrest
- _No Looking Back: Trasforming the Learning Landscape with Feedforward_by T. Miller
- _Video Clips Tell Stories to Online Students and Enhance Engagement_by C. T. Cheng
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