Program Planning and Design
Today, developing a program depends on more than faculty coming up with an interesting topic. Launching a successful program includes a number of steps, from conceptualization to approval to marketing and iterating. The program lifecycle is not for the weak of heart, but managing that lifecycle supports institutional success.
The COVID-19 Wake-up Call: Instructional Designers are Key to Creating Accessible and Inclusive Learning Models
Dr. Renee Pilbeam | Manager of Online Learning, Special Projects and Strategic Initatives, Arizona State UniversityThe role of the instructional designer is often misunderstood or, perhaps, not understood at all. In the wake of COVID-19, the abrupt shift online left many instructors scrambling to figure…
The Online Shift’s Enduring Value
Frank Dooley | Chancellor, Purdue University GlobalIn the wake of the pandemic, programs were forced to shift into the online environment in the matter of weeks. As a result, online education’s reputation has taken a hit.…
The Importance of Intentional Online Program Design
Thomas Cavanagh | Vice Provost of Digital Learning, University of Central FloridaThe recent pivot to remote instruction as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the criticality of intentional program design. Unfortunately, the world’s health circumstances did not permit the…
The Future of Instruction: Dividing Semesters in Half
Eric Boynton | Provost and Dean, Beloit CollegeIn 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…
COVID-19 as a Catalyst for the Intentionally Designed Continuous Learning Model
Marie Cini | Chief Strategy Officer, ED2WORK Steven TaylorThe 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…
Lessons from an Academic Mountaineer: How to Surmount the Challenge and Find Your Pivot Point
Linda Wendling | Senior Manager of Academic Engagement for the Colleges of Business and IT, Western Governors UniversityThere have always been challenges in higher education; however, the current pandemic has exacerbated all of them at once, like an avalanche. Many of us at Western Governors University are…