Defining “Distance Education” in Policy: Differences Among Federal, State, and Accreditation Agencies

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.

Should Conferences Stay Put or Relocate? It’s Complicated

Inside Higher Ed

Guidance on Outsourcing Spurs Anxiety About ‘Collateral Damage’

Inside Higher Ed

WCET Closer Look – Generative AI

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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Emergency Remote Instruction Is Not Quality Online Learning

Inside Higher Ed

An ‘Ambitious’ Regulatory Agenda

Inside Higher Ed

Defining Key Terms Related to Digital Learning

Survey of Higher Education Faculty & Administrators

Summary Report

Defining Different Modes of Learning: Resolving Confusion and Contention Through Consensus

2018 NEA Suit

Lawsuit filed by NEA against USDE August 2018

Time for Class 2022: The State of Digital Learning and Courseware Adoption

Created By Tyton Partners in Partnership with Every Learner Everywhere, the Time for Class report reviews how institutions integrate instructional materials with good teaching practices to improve student learning outcomes. The report showcases results from a survey of approximately 850 administrators and 3,200 faculty at 1,200 postsecondary institutions.