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A New Year, a New Administration, a New Higher Education Act Reauthorization?
Published by: WCET | 10/24/2016
Earlier this year, Sen. Ben Sasse of Nebraska called this election a “dumpster fire.” We were reminded of this insight by Terry Hartle (Senior Vice President, Division of Government and Public Affairs of the American Council on Education) at last […]
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#WCET16
Published by: WCET | 10/20/2016
Hello WCETer’s! Today I’d like to share the highlights of the meeting from my point of view as a new WCET staff member and first timer at the WCET Annual Meeting. As I, sadly, could not be everywhere at once, […]
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Lessons Learned as a WCET’er
Published by: WCET | 10/13/2016
For the last 7.5 years I have had the opportunity to work with some of the best people in technology-enhanced higher education – the WCET staff and members. I am a better person, a better learner, and a better educator […]
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“We need a hero!” How Contract Cheating Works
Published by: WCET | 10/5/2016
“We need a hero!” is a recurring subject line in emails I receive from a popular contract cheating provider. In these emails, they beg me to become a “hero” by uploading my “study resources” to help others or by becoming […]
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Interpreting what is Required for “Regular and Substantive Interaction”
Published by: WCET | 9/30/2016
As greater numbers of students move into online and competency-based education programs, we have seen new interest in understanding the Department of Education’s regulations. In particular, faculty and administrators seek to understand how the Department interprets rules requiring courses to […]
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Lights, Camera, Action! – Developing Faculty in 20 Minutes
Published by: WCET | 9/22/2016
Change begins with an idea, and in the Instructional Design department at Walters State Community College, we are not afraid of change. We realize that technology is changing our world minute by minute, and by embracing that movement, Walters State […]
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Research on Distance Ed and Technological Advancements: An Update on DETA
Published by: WCET | 9/14/2016
What’s Been Up? The National Research Center for Distance Education and Technological Advancements (DETA) is wrapping up its second year of a national U.S. Department of Education funded effort to conduct rigorous research to identify key factors influencing student success […]
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The Fun of Minneapolis and #WCET16
Published by: WCET | 8/31/2016
WCET’s 28th Annual Meeting is a mere seven weeks away- October 12-14. In no time, our community of edtech leaders and innovators will convene in beautiful Minneapolis to connect with colleagues, exchange ideas, and share triumphs and challenges. The WCET […]
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North Dakota Open Educational Resources Initiative: A System-wide Success Story
Published by: WCET | 8/23/2016
Overview The North Dakota University System Open Educational Resources Initiative is a 3-phased plan hinging upon a unique collaboration among the North Dakota legislature, the University System Office, and the faculty at public institutions across the state. At the intersection […]
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Call to Action: Comment on State Authorization for Distance Education Regulation
Published by: WCET | 8/2/2016
I encourage you and/or your institution to submit comments on the state authorization regulation proposed recently (press release, proposed regulations) by the U.S. Department of Education. In a recent post, I gave you a “first look” at the language, included some […]