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Analyzing Historical Primary Source Open Educational Resources: A Blended Pedagogical Approach

This qualitative case study addresses the need for pedagogical approaches to working with open educational resources (OER). Drawing on a mix of historical thinking heuristics and case analysis approaches, a blended pedagogical strategy and primary source database were designed to build student understanding of historical records with transfer of knowledge to related, contemporary problems. Thirty-seven […]

Understanding faculty training in competency‐based curriculum development

Background Competency‐based (CBE) programs have increased significantly over the past decade in response to a changing higher education environment. This dramatic increase in CBE programs has been supported by faculty tasked with developing curriculum composed of competency statements, assessment strategies, and learning content. Yet, little is known about the types of training and support provided […]

Cal Poly’s digital transformation hub lets students take technology to government

The university’s Dx-Hub brings innovation to the public sector through student design. edscoop

Experts say we’re approaching a third wave of higher-ed reform

An evolving workforce will demand lifelong learning, and higher-ed reform will have to mold postsecondary education to follow suit eCampus News

Ohio Legislature Sends Package of E-School Bills to Gov. Kasich

The state has been struggling with enrollment problems, leading to what one legislator termed a “broken system.” Converge Magazine

Online STEM Courses Need More Real-World Interactivity

What do students want in the learning activities for their online STEM courses? They’d prefer more real-life problems to solve and instructional resources such as simulations, case studies, videos and demonstrations. Campus Technology

Moodle Mobile 3.5 Is Out: Check Out A Brand New Look, Navigation Enhancements And Advanced Admin Control

On June 25th, just a tad late, Moodle Mobile 3.5 was released. New features, from GDPR compliance to visual layout and responsiveness enhancements; 7 critical bugs fixed and dozens of issues addressed make the latest upgrade Moodle’s most ambitious mobile play yet. On the app stores for Android and iOS, the app will no longer […]

Everything you need to know about buying Apple’s 2018 MacBook Pro

Apple has updated both the 13-inch and 15-inch MacBook Pro 2018 with Touch Bar. Here’s everything you need to know about the changes. ZDNet

Download Final Report: Models for online, open, flexible and technology enhanced higher education (OOFAT)

The final report from the ICDE initiated study on delivery models for online, open, flexible and technology enhanced education across the globe is now publicly released and available for download. The study was launched through an open webinar 25 April, chaired by the ICDE President Belinda Tynan. The research team from Fibs and Open University […]

Differences of Instructor Presence Levels in Predominately Online Versus Predominantly Not Online Courses within the Community College Setting

The increase in the number of students enrolling in online courses (Allen & Seaman, 2013; Bennett, Evans, & Riedle, 2007; Seide, 2016) and students’ concern of the level of instructor presence in the predominately online course (Jaggars, 2014; Queiros and de Villiers, 2016; Tichavsky, Hunt, Driscoll, & Jicha, 2015) are reasons this research is necessary. […]