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Assessment and evaluation of microcredentials: What success looks like and to whom
Published by: Lindsey Downs | 9/29/2022
Overview and Introduction Today, we conclude the WCET blog series on microcredentials which set out to address the inception, implementation, and evaluation of microcredentialing approaches across the higher education industry. We learned that there is a wide range of reasons […]
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Lessons Learned – The Implementation Stage of Microcredentials
Published by: Lindsey Downs | 9/22/2022
Welcome to the continuation of the WCET + WCET Steering work group series focused on microcredential initiatives. This series explores microcredential adoption, implementation, and evaluation. Previously, the series has reviewed the importance of understanding the strategic goals of microcredential projects, […]
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Definitions of Digital and Distance Education Spotlighted by WCET this Fall
Published by: Lindsey Downs | 9/15/2022
What term do you use to describe a course where technology allows faculty and students to connect over space and time? Any/all of these? Distance learning. Online learning. Blended learning. Hybrid learning. Hyflex learning. Digital learning. Remote learning. Emergency remote […]
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Starting at the Beginning – The inception phase of microcredential efforts
Published by: Lindsey Downs | 8/18/2022
Welcome to the continuation of the WCET + WCET Steering work group series focused on microcredential initiatives. This series explores microcredential adoption, implementation, and evaluation. Previously, the series has reviewed the importance of understanding the strategic goals of microcredential projects […]
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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 […]
Policy
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking: Time to Review Proposed Regulations & Consider Public Comment
Published by: Lindsey Downs | 8/3/2022
July brought us the next chapter chronicling the U.S. Department of Education rulemaking process. WCET and the State Authorization Network (SAN) have been following the rulemaking process, which began with the preview of the second Biden administration negotiated rulemaking committee, […]
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A Closer Look Back – Working with WCET
Published by: Lindsey Downs | 7/26/2022
Today on Frontiers, we’re happy and also sad to welcome Dr. Elaine Villanueva Bernal, who, for the past several months, has served as the STEM, Digital Learning Strategist for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, here at WCET. Elaine’s post looks back […]
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Digital Learning: A Mystery about Pending Federal Rules
Published by: Lindsey Downs | 6/14/2022
It has been an action-packed year thus far on the Federal regulatory front. In January, we shared a preview of the “coming attractions” and encouraged you to grab some popcorn and watch along with us. And, while we’re only through […]
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It’s Not All Bad
Published by: Lindsey Downs | 6/9/2022
WCET Frontiers is happy to again welcome Kara Monroe, President and Founder of Monarch Strategies LLC to continue her article series on leadership in higher education digital learning. This post, a reflection on strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats for higher education […]
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Accreditation, Quality, and Changes in Digital Learning
Published by: ewalton | 5/17/2022
The changing nature of digital learning and postsecondary education in the post-COVID era has brought new opportunities and challenges for the quality assurance provided by the accreditation process. In a preview of a plenary session to be held at the […]