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In the autumn of 2015, to extend its leadership in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education and to reach a wider range of lifelong learners, Worcester Polytechnic Institute embarked upon a pilot program to assess the value of a competency‐based education (CBE) pedagogy. The authors converted two graduate‐level Systems Engineering courses to a CBE […]
Computer-based technology has infiltrated many aspects of life and industry, yet there is little understanding of how it can be used to promote student engagement, a concept receiving strong attention in higher education due to its association with a number of positive academic outcomes. The purpose of this article is to present a critical review […]
The U.S. Department of Education is scheduled to implement state authorization for distance education regulations on July 1, 2018. There is still some uncertainty about whether the Department will implement the regulation and, if they do, what institutions need to do to comply. WCET and its State Authorization Network (SAN), the National Commission for State […]
Ohio State’s Office of Distance Education and eLearning has an army of people working behind the scenes to keep the university’s online classroom experience at the top of its game The Lantern
THE STATE OF INNOVATION IN HIGHER EDUCATION Innovation is essential for success in today’s complex higher education landscape. Institutions of all sizes and in all regions can benefit from innovating in key areas like online course delivery, pedagogy and more. But how are colleges and universities utilizing innovation, and what can your institution learn from […]
Between the creation of a social rating system and street cameras with facial recognition capabilities, technology reports coming out of China have raised serious concerns for privacy advocates. These concerns are only heightened as Chinese investors turn their attention to the United States education technology space acquiring companies with millions of public school users. EdSurge
They’re a for-profit based in Minnesota, but weren’t on the list of SARA-authorized institutions in that state. It looked like the Minnesota Office of Higher Education (MOHE) had stripped them of their license and they had gained authorization in another state. Under SARA, this would allow them to educate distance learners in every state in […]
Momentum has been building since a December conversation with the Board of Trustees of the University of Oregon that centered on how the university approaches online education. On Wednesday, May 2, the team spearheading the initiative will host a town hall meeting to hear from faculty, staff and students about the best way to enhance, […]
With a family and a fulltime job, Andrew McConville was nervous about going back to school after getting his bachelor’s degree. But he was eager to advance in a job doing something close to his heart: connecting people with technology. University of Wisconsin-Madison
The University of Phoenix’s online enrollment plummets while Western Governors and Southern New Hampshire near 100,000 students as they vie to rule the roost. Inside Higher Ed