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On the OIG/WGU Finding, Part 1: When Interaction Is Not Interaction
Published by: WCET | 9/22/2017
Yesterday, the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Inspector General (OIG) issued a report concluding: “We concluded that Western Governors University did not comply with the institutional eligibility requirement that limits the percentage of regular students who may enroll in […]
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WOW Award: Oregon State University’s Virtual Microscope for Distance Students
Published by: WCET | 9/21/2017
This year I had the exciting opportunity to coordinate our WCET Awards initiative. The most valuable aspect of this initiative was the chance to learn about the meaningful, student-focused work being done by various institutions and organizations in higher education. […]
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NC-SARA Institutions Report Enrollments
Published by: WCET | 9/18/2017
This week we are excited to work with NC-SARA to release two NC-SARA documents, the 2017 enrollment report and a paper comparing NC-SARA enrollments to IPEDS data from 2015. Today on Frontiers we welcome Marshall Hill, Executive Director of NC-SARA, […]
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Developing Effective Courses Using Adaptive Learning Begins with Proper Alignment
Published by: WCET | 9/13/2017
Similar to the birth of eLearning in the 1990s, the rush to implement adaptive learning has led to the development of poorly designed courses that are not properly aligned and fail to effectively implement the principles of multimedia learning. As […]
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Leadership From the Place You Stand
Published by: WCET | 9/7/2017
Welcome to Kate Jordahl the Director of Strategic Planning & Operations for the California Community Colleges Online Education Initiative. Kate is here to discuss opportunities to help our students and our higher education communities by stepping up to lead. Whether you choose […]
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Welcome Back to Fall
Published by: WCET | 8/31/2017
Traffic has increased, school supplies are in high demand, pumpkin spiced items have already hit the shelves, the marching bands are rehearsing, and there’s a hint of a chill in the air. We are heading toward my favorite season, fall, […]
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Increasing Online Accessibility and Design Quality in your Online Courses
Published by: WCET | 8/24/2017
Thank you to today’s guest blogger, Jackie Luft, Online Accessibility Specialist for Texas Tech Worldwide eLearning. As we start the new academic year, the issue of assuring that our courses are accessible arises anew. Jackie gives us great resources and […]
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Need Your Input: What Matters to You in Counting Distance Education Activities?
Published by: WCET | 8/17/2017
It is said that we count what we value. It is also said that not everything that can be counted has value. Can you help tell the difference when measuring distance education activities? The U.S. Department of Education needs your […]
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What role does research play in EdTech decision-making?
Published by: WCET | 8/3/2017
How are edtech related decisions made at your institution? Do your decision makers review research to make decisions about what edtech is selected for use in the classroom? This week we welcome Fiona Hollands from the Teachers College with Columbia […]
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In Defense of the LMS
Published by: WCET | 7/20/2017
Many of us have worked with Learning Management System (LMS)s in one way or another, as administrators, instructors, support, assistants, or students. And, through working with these platforms, many of us end up strongly disliking them. This week we welcome […]