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The Reason THIS EDUdotcom May Not Be As Different From Last Time As You Think
Published by: WCET | 3/15/2013
If there was ever any doubt that we are in the midst of a new dot.com boom for education, that doubt was removed at last week’s SXSWEDU. The event brought entrepreneurs and educators to Austin, Texas for four days of panels and […]
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The Significance of CCRC’s New Research on Online Ed
Published by: WCET | 2/21/2013
Last Sunday, a New York Times editorial educated us on “The Trouble with Online College.” When the editorial focuses on the results of a longitudinal study by Columbia University’s Community College Research Center (CCRC). While they make some good points, […]
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ds106 is Made of the Stuff the Web is Made of
Published by: WCET | 2/13/2013
With all this talk about MOOCs, we wanted to hear from someone who had deep experience with open courses long before the idea was discovered by the elite universities. Guest blogger Alan Levine most recently was instructional technology specialist at […]
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How the Course Catalog Killed Education
Published by: WCET | 2/6/2013
Dr. Christine Geith, Michigan State University, has been pioneering new approaches in higher education for more than 20 years using educational technology, online learning and entrepreneurial practices. Dr. Geith has experience in research, teaching, small business, internet start-ups, online and […]
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E-learning Predictions for 2013: Will Institutions Be Turned Upside Down?
Published by: WCET | 1/31/2013
A few weeks ago we asked you to: “Predict something that will happen this year regarding teaching, learning, technology, business of e-learning, policy, regulations, student behavior, or other related items.” Some people see big changes for higher education. Will higher […]
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California Switches Driver on Road to Future of Higher Education
Published by: WCET | 1/15/2013
In dealing with tight budgets, limited access to courses, growing costs to students, and concerns about educational quality, we’re noticing that governors and legislators in states and provinces are asking tough questions. Many see technology as part of the answer […]
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Universities Rebranding with Competencies in Mind: Top Prediction for 2012
Published by: WCET | 1/10/2013
Early in 2012 we asked WCET members and other notable thinkers to provide predictions for postsecondary e-learning for the year. From a OMG-it’s-all-over-the-media point-of-view, it’s quite clear that MOOCs were the big story this past year. None of our prognosticators […]
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What Are You Reading?
Published by: WCET | 12/20/2012
Need some advice for reading for the holiday break or as a resolution for the new year? I was thinking about books about elearning or higher education that I have read or have had recommended to me in the past […]
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The Chaotic MBA Experience: Online Learning in a Time-starved World
Published by: WCET | 12/12/2012
Earlier this year, I was on a plane that was delayed for unknown reasons. During the several hour delay I had the pleasure of meeting Sean Baxter, an up-and-coming executive with ITriage. In our discussion we solved many world problems […]
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Transforming the Developmental Math Experience
Published by: WCET | 11/8/2012
The WCET Outstanding Work (WOW) Award recognizes exceptional efforts by WCET members in implementing technology in higher education, especially in outstanding innovation, quality improvement, or achievements in using educational technology tools, techniques, or services. Guest Blogger Claudia L’Amoreaux describes the […]