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Policy
Strategies for Success Through Digital Learning 2023
Published by: Lindsey Downs | 1/17/2023
Professional development is a highly important factor to our success. This is why we are sharing information on Every Learner Everywhere’s upcoming series “Strategies for Success Through Digital Learning.” This program includes access to a community of practice. Today, we’re […]
Practice
What Faculty Designers Can Tell Us about Online Course Reviews
Published by: Lindsey Downs | 1/12/2023
In 2019, I asked our readers the question “how do you ensure quality in online courses?” This question was part of my introduction to a fantastic article written by Aimee deNoyelles from the University of Central Florida. Aimee discussed UCF’s […]
Practice
A Transformative Journey – Using Digital Tools in Higher Education
Published by: Lindsey Downs | 12/21/2022
Today WCET Frontiers welcomes Shani Suber, Dean of E-learning Effectiveness and Enhancement with Dallas College and member of the WCET Steering Committee! Shani joins us to talk about her transformative journey using digital learning tools to better help students achieve […]
Practice
Helping Students Prepare for Digital Learning: Providing Information at the Time of Enrollment
Published by: Lindsey Downs | 12/13/2022
As digital learning professionals, we know that there are a variety of issues that can factor into student success in a digital course. Such issues range from access to the necessary technologies and bandwidth to better understanding instructor expectations for […]
Practice
The Quality – Equity Bond: Advancing Equity and Quality in Online Learning Today
Published by: Lindsey Downs | 10/20/2022
Today I’m thrilled to help kick off our Frontiers and WCET Steering Committee working group series on equity and quality in higher education digital learning. Throughout the next several weeks, we will hear from Steering Committee members and experts in […]
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Coming Attractions: Can’t Miss Features from WCET this Fall
Published by: Lindsey Downs | 8/25/2022
The one constant in life is change. The variable is the pace of change. And lately, it seems change has accelerated. Image by Andreas Glöckner from Pixabay The academic year has either just started, or you are preparing for it […]
Practice
Lessons Learned from Listening to Learners: an online program’s early days
Published by: Lindsey Downs | 8/4/2022
Whenever we hear of intriguingly innovative programs happening in the digital learning space, we hasten to share the details with you. That’s why we’re excited to help showcase a new online program focused in on the lifelong learning space that […]
Practice
Equity is Quality in Education
Published by: Lindsey Downs | 6/17/2022
Next week we observe Juneteenth – a day to commemorate the announcement in Texas that slaves had been granted freedom during the Civil War, a day to reflect on the true meaning of “freedom” and cultural tradition. Inspired by this, […]
Practice
Together, as an Online Community: Building an Online Program from Scratch
Published by: WCET Frontiers | 3/31/2022
We are pleased to welcome Ryan Faulkner of College of Eastern Idaho as today’s guest blogger. We often hear about the great things that large institutions are doing, but we have many members at smaller colleges and universities who are […]
Practice
Saving Our Students with Emergency Remote Teaching
Published by: WCET Frontiers | 3/3/2022
Today we welcome guest author, Pamela D. Williams from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. Pamela’s experience saving a baby bird is analogous to how we jumped in and provided emergency remote teaching during the pandemic and the lessons that follow. Thank […]