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The Benefits and Challenges of Course Learning Outcome Assessment in Every Course Every Term
Published by: WCET | 11/7/2018
How does your college or program handle learning outcome assessments? Today we’re thrilled to be joined by several representatives from the University of Western States, Bernadette Howlett, Denise Dallmann, Dana Sims-Barbarick, and Susan Donoff, to discuss the University’s Every Course […]
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My online course quality rubric has a first name. It’s O-S-C-Q-R!
Published by: WCET | 7/19/2018
Today on WCET Frontiers, we welcome Alexandra Pickett, the Director of Open SUNY Online Teaching, to talk with us about the development of the online course design rubric OSCQR. This rubric was developed to help faculty improve the quality and […]
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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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Shifting Campus Culture through Mentoring
Published by: WCET | 5/10/2018
Today’s post is an important example of how a campus culture can impact student success. WCET is happy to share this post from Sarah Torres Lugo, Research Assistant with NCHEMS and the Foundation for Student Success. Sarah is here to […]
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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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State Authorization for Distance Ed Federal Regulation to be Implemented 07/01/2018
Published by: WCET | 4/19/2018
Frequently Asked Questions: Overview and Direction of the Regulations The U.S. Department of Education is scheduled to implement state authorization for distance education regulations on July 1, 2018. There is still some uncertainty about whether the Department will implement the […]
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Distance Ed Growth – Access is a Big Motivator, But It’s Complicated
Published by: WCET | 2/1/2018
Distance education enrollment data continue to show growth. But, we wondered why. Is the motivation to serve more students, to make money, both, neither, or a complex set of other issues? We had heard many theories, often delivered with absolute […]
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Senate Weighs Innovation and Access Options in Reauthorizing Higher Ed Act
Published by: WCET | 1/26/2018
The Senate is moving ahead with deliberations on its version of a bill to reauthorize the Higher Education Act (HEA). Yesterday morning, the Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee held a hearing focusing on “access and innovation.” Much was said […]
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Introducing the Online Learning Efficacy Research Database
Published by: WCET | 11/30/2017
WCET is thrilled to welcome Mary Ellen Dello Stritto and Katie Linder, from the Oregon State University Ecampus, to introduce the new Online Learning Efficacy Research Database. This database will help you find citations for higher education studies that compare […]