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The Evolution of Librarians: Open Education Leadership
Published by: WCET | 6/22/2018
We are proud to have Tanya Spilovoy, WCET Director of Open Policy, provide periodic updates on events in the world of open education. Today’s post talks about her role in the development and teaching of a professional development program for […]
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WCET’s 7th Annual Leadership Summit
Published by: WCET | 6/15/2018
We just got back from the annual WCET Leadership Summit in Newport Beach, CA where we deliberated on how digital learning can help higher education can embrace: Equity as a demonstrated priority for the institutions’ students, faculty, and staff. Accessibility […]
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Student Device Preferences for Online Course Access and Multimedia Learning
Published by: WCET | 6/12/2018
What technology devices do you have close to you right now? I have a desktop computer, two laptops, a Smartwatch, and a Smartphone. Students also have a numerous devices which they use for a variety of different purposes. But do […]
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UDL in Action in College Online Courses
Published by: WCET | 6/7/2018
Do you have much experience with Universal Design? Today we’re thrilled to welcome a guest author who has not only implemented UDL on her own, but is assisting her colleagues in applying the principles in their classrooms as well. Tianhong […]
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Comparing Credentials: An Update on the Credential Engine
Published by: WCET | 5/24/2018
What does the “higher education of the future” look like? Will it be online? On campus? Virtual? Will we still have the same 4 – 7 year undergraduate degree programs? Or will alternative credentials change the higher education landscape? This […]
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Rio Salado: Innovation Pushes the Boundaries of Tradition
Published by: WCET | 5/3/2018
Today here on WCET Frontiers we are happy to welcome Stacey VanderHeiden Güney, the Director of the Digital Learning Solution Network. Stacey is here to discuss a recent study on higher education institutions implementing digital learning and follow-up conversations regarding […]
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Opening a New Path to Success – A Journey with Open Textbooks
Published by: WCET | 4/26/2018
Z Degrees (Zero-Textbook Cost Degrees) are what many consider the holy grail of Open Educational Resources (OER) accomplishments. Today’s guest blogger, Tanya Grosz, Ph. D., Dean of Graduate, Online & Adult Learning, led the open initiative at the University of […]
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WCET Summit: Ensuring Ethical and Equitable Access in Digital Learning
Published by: WCET | 4/24/2018
In June 2017, I had the outstanding opportunity to attend my first WCET Leadership Summit. Last year’s event focused on the essential institutional capacities needed to encourage and lead innovation. I specifically remember feeling so invigorated by every session I […]
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Teaching with Wikipedia: A High Impact Open Educational Practice
Published by: WCET | 3/29/2018
This week’s Frontiers Blog is written by one of my OER heroes, Dr. TJ Bliss. Like so many others working to reduce costs and increase open access to education, I was inspired, mentored, and empowered by TJ. In his previous […]
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Open Textbooks and OER in Colorado: Lots of Interest and Great Promise
Published by: WCET | 2/9/2018
This week on WCET Frontiers Blog, Tanya Spilovoy, Ed. D., Director of Open Policy for WCET, discusses the outcomes of the Colorado Open Educational Resources (OER) Council recent work in open textbook initiatives, her research and consulting role with WCET, […]