Lessons Learned from Listening to Learners: an online program’s early days

Policy

Published by: Lindsey Downs | 8/3/2022

July brought us the next chapter chronicling the U.S. Department of Education rulemaking process. WCET and the State Authorization Network (SAN) have been following the rulemaking process, which began with the preview of the second Biden administration negotiated rulemaking committee, […]

Policy

Published by: Megan Raymond | 7/27/2022

Today, WCET’s policy team shares important updates about guidance from the Department regarding approval for accreditation changes. Due to an important federal regulatory change that became effective July 1, 2020, which expanded formerly “regional accreditors” beyond specific geographic areas for […]

Practice

Published by: Lindsey Downs | 7/26/2022

Today on Frontiers, we’re happy and also sad to welcome Dr. Elaine Villanueva Bernal, who, for the past several months, has served as the STEM, Digital Learning Strategist for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, here at WCET. Elaine’s post looks back […]

Practice

Published by: Lindsey Downs | 7/21/2022

Today I’m thankful to welcome, again, Kara Monroe, President and Founder of Monarch Strategies LLC to continue her Frontiers series on leadership in higher education digital learning. This post, a reflection on mental health, especially as it pertains to caring for […]

Practice

Published by: Lindsey Downs | 7/14/2022

While it seems we have an increasing number of options when it comes to virtual services and activities – anything from banking, to food delivery to scavenger hunts – the virtual world can be lacking when it comes to social […]

Practice

Published by: Lindsey Downs | 6/30/2022

What is a microcredential? A certificate? Bootcamp? If you are confused, you are not alone. Currently, there are no industry-wide standard definitions for microcredentials. There are several national initiatives coalescing around developing standard terms to provide cohesion and clarity. While […]

Practice

Published by: Lindsey Downs | 6/28/2022

Recently, a friend texted me to complain about the cybersecurity training she had to do for work, and then asked, jokingly, how I can bear to follow and study the subject matter. I completely understand her complaint. Photo by Patrick […]

Policy

Published by: Lindsey Downs | 6/24/2022

Publication of the Department of Education’s proposed professional licensure and reciprocity rules will be delayed until 2023. In March we alerted you to two proposed changes to U.S. Department of Education regulations from its Negotiated Rulemaking process earlier this year. […]

Policy

Published by: Lindsey Downs | 6/21/2022

WCET + Every Learner Everywhere Celebrate Juneteenth Juneteenth, or “Freedom Day” is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. Juneteenth not only celebrates the freedom of African Americans from slavery, but it also […]