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Real Talk: What is Your Employability Strategy?
Published by: WCET | 10/18/2019
In just a few short weeks WCET will convene this year’s Annual Meeting in beautiful Denver, CO. This year’s meeting promises to be full of outstanding sessions and great networking opportunities. One of the sessions will be offered by one […]
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Blockchain in Higher Education: Are we on the Cusp of Transformation or Still Gathering Information?
Published by: WCET | 10/10/2019
Blockchain? In higher ed? Maybe? Yes? No? We had so many questions about this trending topic, so, we found some experts and asked them about it. Today, Megan Raymond, WCET’s Director of Programs and Sponsorship, is here to discuss her […]
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Show me the money: Shifting legislative conversations about the cost of distance education
Published by: WCET | 10/4/2019
Online education can often be polarizing—some advocates champion it as higher education’s savior, bringing access and affordability to students across the globe. Others see it as the modern equivalent of a Trojan horse come to assault the quality of higher […]
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California to Open a New Community College and Progress at the Other 114
Published by: WCET | 9/30/2019
If you could start completely from scratch, how would you design an institution of higher education? The California Community College System plans to open its 115th institution in October. And it is an interesting answer to that question. Based upon […]
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Meet AURS — Your Go-To Resource for Addressing Accessibility Challenges
Published by: WCET | 9/27/2019
Accessibility is not only one of the main areas of focus for WCET, but a consistent issue and opportunity for higher education institutions. In order to support faculty, instructional designers, and others who work in the area, Quality Matters, a […]
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Feeling the Ground by Getting Some Air
Published by: WCET | 9/25/2019
A few months ago, Rosa and I released a list of recommended podcasts, which we had elicited from our members. Gettin’ Air was one of these recommended listens. So, I was thrilled when our Director of Open Policy, Tanya Spilovoy, […]
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Living with Exigency
Published by: WCET | 9/20/2019
Today we welcome David Dannenberg, the Director of Academic Innovations, State Authorization, and eLearning with the University of Alaska Anchorage. David joins us to discuss the economic issues facing higher education in Alaska and his reactions to the financial exigency […]
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Creating Videos to Explore Open Education
Published by: WCET | 9/18/2019
Welcome today to Abbey Elder, the Open Access & Scholarly Communication Librarian for Iowa State University, who is here to discuss the development of a series of videos about open education. Abbey’s post today provides a wonderful outline for how […]
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From Policy to Compliance: What do Faculty Need to Develop Accessible Course Content?
Published by: WCET | 9/12/2019
Accessibility of college and university materials and services is an important topic for all those involved in education today. Higher Education institutions are working to develop policies and guidelines for ensuring accessible content for all learners. Do such policies result […]
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Choose your own EdVenture at #WCET19
Published by: WCET | 9/6/2019
The WCET 31st Annual Meeting in Denver has something for anyone interested in the intersection of policy and practice of technology-enhanced teaching and learning in higher education. With a blend of inspiring keynotes, panels, loosely organized roundtable discussions, and freeform […]