New on WCET Frontiers
![frontiers feature image logo](/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2020/10/frontiers-square-logo-150x150.png)
CTDLC: Collaborating to Offer eTutoring
Published by: WCET | 3/28/2013
In this Frontiers blog, we welcome back the 2007 WCET Outstanding Work (WOW) Award winning eTutoring program from the Connecticut Distance Learning Consortium. A long running program by any standards, this WOW Award winner has continued to grow and improve […]
![frontiers feature image logo](/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2020/10/frontiers-square-logo-150x150.png)
Competency-Based Learning at Northern Arizona University (& New USDOE Rules)
Published by: WCET | 3/19/2013
We had planned this blog to run today, but did not know that the U.S. Department of Education would choose March 19 to release its new “Dear Colleague” letter on “Applying for Title IV Eligibility for Direct Assessment (Competency-Based) Programs.” In […]
![frontiers feature image logo](/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2020/10/frontiers-square-logo-150x150.png)
Beware of Wolves in Electronic Sheep’s Clothing
Published by: WCET | 3/7/2013
The requests look innocent enough. “I’ve created a site to help students looking to enroll in {insert option: online colleges, night school, distance education, adult education, and so on and so forth}. My goal is to help students who want […]
![frontiers feature image logo](/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2020/10/frontiers-square-logo-150x150.png)
State Authorization: New Reciprocity Draft, Call for SAN Members, & Workshop Invite
Published by: WCET | 2/26/2013
There are plenty of activities on the State Authorization front this week. Below are announcements about: State Authorization Network Year 3 — Call for Members State Authorization Compliance Workshop — April 21, 2013 Latest State Authorization Reciprocity Draft Released — […]
![frontiers feature image logo](/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2020/10/frontiers-square-logo-150x150.png)
New State Authorization ‘Dear Colleague’ Letter NOT Focused on Distance Ed
Published by: WCET | 1/25/2013
Earlier this week, the U.S. Department of Education released a new “Dear Colleague” letter regarding the upcoming deadlines regarding state authorization. The letter was sent to the attention of the “State Education Agency Administrators” and the governors of each state. […]
![frontiers feature image logo](/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2020/10/frontiers-square-logo-150x150.png)
Serious Thinking About Online Learning In Florida
Published by: WCET | 1/24/2013
Last week, we heard Phil Hill’s take on a statewide meeting in California to address how technology-mediated learning could help the state meet its higher education goals. David Longanecker, president of the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education (WICHE) was […]
![frontiers feature image logo](/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2020/10/frontiers-square-logo-150x150.png)
Faculty Development for Blended Learning: A Survey of Practices
Published by: WCET | 12/5/2012
WCET is pleased to welcome Liz Ciabocchi and Amy Ginsberg of Long Island University as guest bloggers in sharing their research on faculty development. Thank you to WCET members who responded to their survey on training opportunities for blended learning […]
![frontiers feature image logo](/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2020/10/frontiers-square-logo-150x150.png)
Distance Education in IPEDS
Published by: WCET | 11/28/2012
There are some exciting changes in the Integrated Postsecondary Data Education System (IPEDS) data collection. Most notably, IPEDS has started to collect more information on postsecondary distance education. In the 2011-12 data collection year, IPEDS began asking institutions if they […]
![frontiers feature image logo](/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2020/10/frontiers-square-logo-150x150.png)
State Authorization: Reciprocity Update, New Military Rules, and New Survey
Published by: WCET | 11/20/2012
The work on the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement is moving forward and I’m inviting you to give some feedback. Additionally, significant new rules regarding state authorization for military personnel are on the near horizon. For those waiting for state authorization […]
![frontiers feature image logo](/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2020/10/frontiers-square-logo-150x150.png)
Partnering to Better Serve Adults
Published by: WCET | 11/15/2012
Our colleague from across the building, Patrick Lane, joins the Frontiers blog today to share the resources from the recent meeting of the Adult College Completion (ACC) Network. The ACC Network aims to unite organizations and agencies working to increase […]