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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 […]
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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 […]
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Definitions of Digital and Distance Education Spotlighted by WCET this Fall
Published by: WCET | 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: WCET | 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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A Closer Look Back – Working with WCET
Published by: WCET | 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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Reconnecting via RioConnect: Putting Research into Practice and Building Virtual Communities for Online Students
Published by: WCET | 7/14/2022
While it seems we have an increasing number of options when it comes to virtual services and activities – anything from banking, to food delivery to scavenger hunts – the virtual world can be lacking when it comes to social […]
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Juneteenth: Freedom and Educational Equity
Published by: WCET | 6/21/2022
WCET + Every Learner Everywhere Celebrate Juneteenth Juneteenth, or “Freedom Day” is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. Juneteenth not only celebrates the freedom of African Americans from slavery, but it also […]