Changing the way we engage students, use technology and develop personal experiences can help us craft deeper, more meaningful connections in the months and years ahead. If the pandemic has…
I Wonder Why: Online Learning as a Movement and a Return to the Centrality of the Question
Jack Rice | Director of Continuing and Distance Education, St. Francis Xavier UniversityThe tried-and-true Socratic method is not necessarily the best way to go about teaching, especially online. Students crave options, instead of being served what theyâve become accustomed to. I started…
Schools are having to adapt to a changing world, just as we all did, whether that be different in person rules, moving to virtual teaching, or even AI. Those that…
Working to Create Quality Learning: Humanizing the Online Experience
Rene Eborn | Assistant Vice President of Strategic Initiatives and USU Online, Utah State University Sasha ThackaberryAlthough many institutions initially sought to simply transition face-to-face classes online in a pinch when the pandemic struck, they would do well to reimagine online learning designed intentionally for a…
Developing the Right Programming for Non-Traditional Learners: The Regional Approach
Vic Rodgers | Vice President of Workforce Development, HACC, Central Pennsylvaniaâs Community CollegeCreating a More Adaptable and Responsive Approach to Meet Learner Needs
Ryan Specht-Boardman | Program Manager of the UW Flexible Option, University of Wisconsin Extended Campus Kim Kostka McKay, Laura Kite, Aaron BrowerEstablishing a Student-Centered Continuing Ed Division
Dianne Tyers | Dean of the Faculty of Open Learning and Career Development, Dalhousie UniversityIntegrating Diversity, Equity and Inclusion into Community College Courses and Training
Matthew Meyer | Associate Vice President for Business Engagement and National & International Programs, North Carolina Community College SystemThe Value of STEM Programs in Higher Education
Brad Sims | President, Capitol Technology University Ed Up ExperienceWhy the Work of Guided Pathways Is Valuable for Students
Linda GarcĂa | Executive Director of the Center for Community College Student Engagement, University of Texas at Austin Courtney AdkinsWorking to Create Quality Learning: Humanizing the Online Experience
Rene Eborn | Assistant Vice President of Strategic Initiatives and USU Online, Utah State University Sasha ThackaberryProject Management Process Groups: Defined for Instructional Designers in Higher Education
Sue Bauer | Senior Instructional Designer in the Center for Distributed Learning, University of Central Florida Amanda MajorBreaking Boundaries: Integrated Learning for Effective Solutions
Gregory Crawford | President, Miami University
Pre-pandemic ways and models wonât fit into the post-pandemic normal. Institutions need to look at how they can reeinvision and repackage their offerings to meet the needs of the modern…
Developing the Right Programming for Non-Traditional Learners: The Regional Approach
Vic Rodgers | Vice President of Workforce Development, HACC, Central Pennsylvaniaâs Community CollegeOne size does not fit all when it comes to supporting learners in different regions. Programming needs to be designed to meet the specific needs of learners and employers in…
It is critical for institutions of higher education to consider building opportunities for social capital development into their curriculum, especially in CE units, where students can learn from each otherâs…
Optimizing Opportunity: Creating an Effective Student-Centered Future
Jennifer Varney | Senior Associate Dean of the COCE, Southern New Hampshire UniversityThis year has marked a period of drastic change, especially for higher education. Now, itâs time to leverage that change and experience to create customized learning pathways that fit each…
Reaching More Students with a Dual-Enrollment Structure
Rebecca De Leon | Dean for Dual Credit Programs and School District Partnerships, South Texas CollegeRedesigning Workforce Programming Online
Carlos Cortez | Chancellor, San Diego Community College DistrictTeacher Preparation and Licensure Requirements During COVID-19: Short-term Solutions with Long-term Effects
Emily Bogus | Regional Manager of Regulatory Affairs, Western Governors UniversityConsciously Designing an Online Environment for Every Learnerâs Needs
Christina Amato | Dean of eLearning, Sinclair Community CollegeGuided Pathways: Are Colleges âStudent-Readyâ?
Ann Buchele | Vice President of Academic Affairs and Workforce Education, Linn-Benton Community CollegePublic Health in a Remote Environment: How the University of Hawaii is Delivering Contact Tracing
William Chismar | Dean of Outreach College and Interim Dean of Myron B Thompson School of Social Work, University of Hawaii at Manoa Sarah SimmonsThe COVID-19 Wake-up Call: Instructional Designers are Key to Creating Accessible and Inclusive Learning Models
Renee Pilbeam | Manager of Online Learning, Special Projects and Strategic Initatives, Arizona State UniversityThe Online Shiftâs Enduring Value
Frank Dooley | Chancellor, Purdue University GlobalThe Importance of Intentional Online Program Design
Thomas Cavanagh | Vice Provost of Digital Learning, University of Central Florida
In response to the pandemic, course structures have been disrupted and possibly forever changed for future instruction. Higher education is reshaping traditional models, and shorter courses may be the answer…
Moving Courses Online Post COVID-19: Consider These Factors Before Taking the Plunge
Alison Witherspoon | Vice President of Continuous Improvement, American College of EducationAs universities suddenly pivot to online teaching in response to COVID-19, administrators and faculty may wonder if this is the catalyst they needed to stimulate the development of truly online…
The COVID-19 pandemic has undoubtedly brought a great deal of pain and sadness to the lives of Americans. COVID-19 also exposed the cracks in our education and employment systems that…