New on WCET Frontiers
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Increasing Access to Learning by Creating a Custom Online Lab Platform
Published by: WCET | 4/6/2023
A few weeks ago we started our feature of recent WCET Outstanding Work (WOW) Award winners. Today we continue that feature with one of our WOW Honorable Mentions – Oregon State University Ecampus and their outstanding work developing a custom […]
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The Shift in Digital Learning Modalities: Is Higher Education Ready?
Published by: WCET | 3/30/2023
As we travel further into this post-pandemic era, I am struck by a recurring theme. The mix of courses with digital components demanded by students and offered by institutions has changed. And this shift is having real impact on campuses. […]
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Indigenous Ways of Knowing, a Faculty’s Journey to Redesign Native American Art Online Course
Published by: WCET | 3/16/2023
Each year, I have the honor of coordinating the WCET Awards initiative. The goal of our awards program is to highlight those doing great work in higher education digital learning. I feel so lucky to get the chance each year […]
Policy
OPM and Third-Party Servicers Update; Your Turn to Inform the Department of Ed
Published by: WCET | 3/14/2023
The U.S. Department of Education is listening! Their February 15 press release (see our post about it) provides opportunities to inform the Department on two separate but related topic areas. We hope that you will take one or more of […]
Policy
Regular and Substantive Interaction: Resources to Support Learning, Neuroplasticity, and Regulations
Published by: WCET | 3/2/2023
Today’s blog explores Regular and Substantive Interaction through a learning science-based approach to course design and instruction. Thank you to Kristen Betts, Clinical Professor at Drexel University, and Karyn Holt, Vice President of Institutional Partnerships & Research at INTERACT123, for […]
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We Can’t Go It Alone – Forging Business and Industry Partnerships to Transform Higher Education
Published by: WCET | 1/26/2023
Today we welcome back Kara Monroe, friend of WCET and President and Founder, Monarch Strategies, to continue her discussion of the future of higher education. Specifically, today’s post focuses on institution and industry partnerships and how institutional leadership and staff […]
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Call in the Creatives! Reasons the Next Digital Learner Leader You Hire Should Come from The Arts
Published by: WCET | 1/24/2023
Today’s post, from three inspirational leaders in the digital and eLearning fields, considers the strengths brought from those who have a background in The Arts. As a musician, theater nerd, and amateur embroiderer, I absolutely enjoyed their discussion and wholeheartedly […]
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Accountability for Higher Education Means Creating a Vital Economic Future for America
Published by: WCET | 1/19/2023
Does anyone else feel like we are constantly on a precipice – waiting for the next “big thing” to tip us over? I do feel that way often, whether I’m thinking about my professional life, technological advances, or an innovative […]
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Helping Students Prepare for Digital Learning: Providing Information at the Time of Enrollment
Published by: WCET | 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 […]
Policy
Update the GI Bill for the Online Era
Published by: WCET | 11/21/2022
We normally do not repost content from other sources, but today’s Frontiers entry is a notable exception. November brings us in the United States two great holidays focused on giving thanks. This week is Thanksgiving, but we also are very […]