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Practice
Digital Credentials for Faculty Professional Development
Published by: WCET | 10/5/2017
I’ve held many conversations with higher education professionals about how to encourage the use of instructional technologies in the classroom. Many times the conversation revolves around the newest innovations, what tool is the most user-friendly, or which new tech will […]
Event
Focus on Student Success – WCET Summit ’17 Recap
Published by: WCET | 6/23/2017
WCET’s 6th Leadership Summit engaged institutional leaders in strategic discussions regarding alignment and support of their institution’s human capital and technology investments, and how to develop a content strategy to sustain innovation in teaching and learning. In my opinion, boy […]
Practice
Meet Maura, A Virtual Intelligent Agent Answering Student Services Questions
Published by: WCET | 11/10/2016
In the spring semester of 2013, American Sentinel University was experiencing the welcomed issue of high student traffic. The university had back-to-back years of significant growth in enrollment, and new degree program requirements were being implemented in the spring, naturally […]
Practice
A New Year, a New Administration, a New Higher Education Act Reauthorization?
Published by: WCET | 10/24/2016
Earlier this year, Sen. Ben Sasse of Nebraska called this election a “dumpster fire.” We were reminded of this insight by Terry Hartle (Senior Vice President, Division of Government and Public Affairs of the American Council on Education) at last […]
The Future of Learning and Work
Published by: WCET | 9/28/2016
Today’s guest blogger is Jeremy Walsh of Learning House. He has spent his career helping organizations to reach their potential. As a dynamic leader, business developer, former pastor, small business owner, entrepreneur, and business consultant, he has a unique perspective on […]
Policy
Questions about EQUIP, Ed Department’s Expansion of Aid to New Providers
Published by: WCET | 8/17/2016
On Tuesday, The U.S. Department of Education announced (Department press release, Wall Street Journal story) the eight partnerships that were selected in the EQUIP (Educational QUality through Innovative Partnerships) experimental sites program. The Department sought collaborations between accredited institutions that […]
Practice
Reimagining Higher Education and the National Technology Plan
Published by: WCET | 7/11/2016
On the last day of June, the U.S. Department of Education hosted an invitation-only session on “Reimagining Higher Education.” I was very pleased to represent WCET members. Here are some of the top takeaways and notice that they are planning […]
Practice
Edtech is a Human Experience: My First SXSWedu
Published by: WCET | 3/14/2016
Sometimes you have to start at the end to see the beginning more clearly. On my {somewhat delayed} journey home from SXSWedu, our Mike Abbiatti posed the question, “if technology is all it’s cracked up to be, why do we spend so […]
Practice
Teaching the Whys of Where: Enhancing Understanding Through Geography
Published by: WCET | 3/1/2016
Thank you to Allison Friederichs (Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, Assistant Teaching Professor, University College University of Denver) for recommending an innovative adjunct faculty member for today’s guest blog post. I think you will enjoy learning from Joseph Kerski. Thank you Joseph […]
Practice
Mind the Skills Gap
Published by: WCET | 1/28/2016
In the final chapter of our three-part set of guest blog posts focusing on the future, we welcome Michelle Weise. Formerly at the Clayton Christensen Institute, Michelle now serves as Executive Director of the Sandbox CoLABorative for Southern New Hampshire […]