Programming
The Untapped Potential of Systems Thinking: A Hope for Higher Education Reform
Jack Rice | Director of the Center of Montessori Education, Loyola University MarylandIt is rare that I read a single book that fundamentally changes my perception of how the world operates. Such is the case with Thinking in Systems: A Primer by…
Leveraging Best Practices in Distance Learning with High Quality Training and Development
Natalie Pelham | Director of Training and Development, American College of EducationOur institutions offer individualized, high quality distance learning courses for students to increase expertise and understanding. Employees should have personalized learning experiences tailored to their needs as well. Ongoing training…
3+1 Programs Establish Conscious Pathway to Student Transfer and Success
Merodie Hancock | President, Thomas Edison State University David StoutLearners no longer follow a single pathway to credential completion and transfer is becoming an increasingly common method for students to pursue a degree. According to the National Student Clearinghouse,…
How AI Impacts the Global Workforce, and What Higher Ed Can Do About It
Liz-Ann Gayle | Global Head of Learning and Innovation, HeadspringArtificial Intelligence (AI)—in one context or another—seems to be in everyone’s thoughts and on everyone’s lips. To some, AI’s a threat to their jobs and way of life. To others,…
A Practical Guide To Issuing Badges At Your Institution
Gary Matkin | Dean of the Division of Continuing Education and Vice Provost of the Division of Career Pathways, University of California, IrvineThe International Council for Open and Distance Education (ICDE) recently published the first public document to provide practical advice to institutions considering the issuance of alternative digital credentials (ADCs). The…
Digital Credentials and ePortfolios Clarifying Pathways to the Labor Market
Mike Simmons | Senior Associate Director of the Center for Learning Enhancement, Assessment and Redesign, University of North TexasIn today’s job market, signaling one’s readiness for a job goes beyond traditional transcripts, as they provide little evidence (or even information!) to the employer about the student’s skillset or…
I Think I Finally Understand McLuhan
Albert Powell | Director of Learning Technologies, Colorado State UniversityI’ve always been fascinated by the simple elegance of Marshall McLuhan’s assertion “The medium is the message,” and I’ve found a way to use it in explaining an important concept…
Eight Strategies to Help Universities Stay Relevant and Shrink Skills Gaps
Michelle Giovannozzi | Director of the Center for Executive and Professional Education, Portland State UniversityThere are obvious skills gaps in our workforce, with companies struggling to find qualified candidates to fill vacancies. In January, job openings in the United States hit another historic high,…