Now more than ever, quality internet is crucial for higher education access and success. The digital divide is no longer just about broadband access, but it is also about the hardware and skills necessary to make the most of that broadband.
The goal of this Closer Look is to remind institutions about the importance of this issue, identify student access issues today, and provide takeaway to assist staff and higher education leadership in addressing these issues.
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To investigate anticipated trends toward technology use and how technologies are being used, WCET (the WICHE Cooperative for Educational Technologies) funded a survey that asked a series of questions about the role of technology in the current higher education landscape. Dr. Jeff Seaman from Bay View Analytics conducted the survey and worked with Dr. Nicole Johnson to analyze the data. WCET and the researchers worked in partnership with the following organizations: the Canadian Digital Learning Research Association (CDLRA), Online Learning Consortium (OLC), Quality Matters, and the University Professional and Continuing Education Association (UPCEA). The participants for this study consisted of 987 higher education faculty and 1,051 administrators, (for a total of 2,038 participants representing 870 different institutions from all fifty states, Puerto Rico, and the District of Columbia.)
The first report in this series focused on survey results regarding agreement with digital learning terms. This second report focuses on survey results regarding technology trends
This resource is a quick primer on AI, with examples of what the different programs can generate based on user prompts, challenges and opportunities, discussion of implications and our recommendations for higher education institutions.
There are many (many!) terms used in higher education to describe the wide variety of course delivery options used today. The definitions of said terms have important policy and practice implications for higher education institutions and stakeholders. This new report from WCET and SAN reviews the definitions of “Distance Education” and how it is commonly used in higher education policies. The purpose of the review is to highlight the challenges the varied definitions (of just this one term) can cause for colleges and universities as they attempt to adhere to compliance and other regulatory responsibilities.
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Getting started with AI at your department or institution can be overwhelming. This Closer Look is the first of two focused on generative AI, both of which will help you determine what institutional policies need to be developed so your institution can implement generative AI across your campus.
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Survey of Higher Education Faculty & Administrators
Summary Report