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Algorithms, Diversity, and Privacy: Better Data Practices to Create Greater Student Equity
Published by: WCET | 1/30/2020
Data is Everywhere Everything we do online or out in the world is collected as data and stored. This data is tracked and analyzed and used to inform predictions about the future. Data about our spending habits informs companies about […]
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The Landscape of OER Policy and Practice in Texas
Published by: WCET | 12/19/2019
Welcome to Judith Sebesta, Executive Director of the Digital Higher Education Consortium of Texas (DigiTex), who joins us with an update on the strategic planning process for the former Virtual College of Texas and to tell us about this year’s […]
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Using a Research-Based Approach – It’s Up to Us
Published by: WCET | 12/4/2019
Today we welcome Andria Schwegler, Associate Professor and Program Coordinator for the Master of Science Educational Psychology at Texas A&M University – Central Texas. Andria joins us to discuss the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) and the opportunity such […]
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Hybrid Classes for Veteran Students – Cheers to the VA!
Published by: WCET | 11/15/2019
Two previous WCET Frontiers posts (post 1, post 2) addressed the issue of housing allowances for students who are Veterans and taking online courses. Today and appropriately during Veteran’s Day week, we’re happy to welcome Mark Haskins of Pierce College […]
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It’s Up to Us to Build It: Lessons Learned from Five Years in the Vanguard of CBE
Published by: WCET | 11/13/2019
We’ve written several posts on the negotiated rulemaking process and updates to state authorization and accreditation regulations. Today we hear from another participant in the innovation negotiated rulemaking process on that experience and her institution’s take on new models of […]
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Three Keys to Opening the Door for OER
Published by: WCET | 11/6/2019
Today marks the finale for our 2019 WOW Award series. The WCET Outstanding Work (WOW) Awards honor member institutions and organizations that develop technology-based solutions to challenging educational needs. As we mentioned last week, we have three outstanding award winning […]
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Granite State College’s Approach to Distance-Based Teacher Preparation in New Hampshire
Published by: WCET | 11/1/2019
Today we continue our 2019 WOW Award series. The WCET Outstanding Work (WOW) Awards honor member institutions and organizations that develop technology-based solutions to challenging educational needs. As we mentioned earlier this week, we have three outstanding award winning initiatives […]
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Real Talk: What is Your Employability Strategy?
Published by: WCET | 10/18/2019
In just a few short weeks WCET will convene this year’s Annual Meeting in beautiful Denver, CO. This year’s meeting promises to be full of outstanding sessions and great networking opportunities. One of the sessions will be offered by one […]
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Blockchain in Higher Education: Are we on the Cusp of Transformation or Still Gathering Information?
Published by: WCET | 10/10/2019
Blockchain? In higher ed? Maybe? Yes? No? We had so many questions about this trending topic, so, we found some experts and asked them about it. Today, Megan Raymond, WCET’s Director of Programs and Sponsorship, is here to discuss her […]
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Show me the money: Shifting legislative conversations about the cost of distance education
Published by: WCET | 10/4/2019
Online education can often be polarizing—some advocates champion it as higher education’s savior, bringing access and affordability to students across the globe. Others see it as the modern equivalent of a Trojan horse come to assault the quality of higher […]