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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 […]
Practice
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, […]
Practice
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 […]
Practice
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 […]
Practice
Reconnecting via RioConnect: Putting Research into Practice and Building Virtual Communities for Online Students
Published by: Lindsey Downs | 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 […]
Practice
Potato/Potahto, Microcredential/Micro-credential…Finding and Providing Clarity in Defining Microcredentials
Published by: Lindsey Downs | 6/30/2022
What is a microcredential? A certificate? Bootcamp? If you are confused, you are not alone. Currently, there are no industry-wide standard definitions for microcredentials. There are several national initiatives coalescing around developing standard terms to provide cohesion and clarity. While […]
Policy
Juneteenth: Freedom and Educational Equity
Published by: Lindsey Downs | 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 […]
Practice
Equity is Quality in Education
Published by: Lindsey Downs | 6/17/2022
Next week we observe Juneteenth – a day to commemorate the announcement in Texas that slaves had been granted freedom during the Civil War, a day to reflect on the true meaning of “freedom” and cultural tradition. Inspired by this, […]
Practice
How Our Understanding of Academic Rigor Impacts Online Learning
Published by: ewalton | 6/2/2022
We live in a drastically different world than we did just a few years ago. In particular, the higher education part of the world has seen some challenges – and has changed in response. Today’s higher education environment has shifted, […]
Practice
Considering Your “Why”- How Developing a Microcredential Strategy Will Help Your Students (and Your University) Thrive
Published by: ewalton | 5/26/2022
The WCET Steering Committee work group focused on Credentials is kicking of a blog series sharing good practices and lessons learned with microcredential initiatives. The blogs will explore various topics related to microcredential adoption, implementation, and evaluation. The blogs feature […]