In its second year of virtual instruction, it’s important for higher education to rethink the learning environment and innovate within it, to better engage students and prevent as many technological…
Evolving Legal Education in Higher Education
Tricia CK Hoffler | CEO, The CK Hoffler FirmKnown for its traditional ways, legal education is transforming along with the rest of higher ed to deliver a more flexible and accessible education, breaking free from outdated models. Lawyers…
In developing online learning, it would benefit higher ed institutions to use a digital capability framework to ensure they are maximizing the digital tools at their disposal and creating a…
Teaching in the Virtual Classroom: An Instructor’s Perspective
Elizabeth Wood | Business Instructor in the Center for Continuing Education, McMaster UniversityTeaching in the virtual classroom means prioritizing student needs above all else. Remain flexible, open to adapting, and willing to listen as we navigate these unprecedented times. On March 11th,…
Three Keys to Developing Successful Online Learning
Jesse Borkowski | Senior Director of Brand Strategy for Berklee Online, Berklee College of MusicMaking the Online Student Experience: How Intentional Design and Engagement Lead to Success
Gregory Fowler | President, University of Maryland Global CampusChaos Breeds Hope: Higher Ed’s Opportunity in the New Normal
Benjamin Akande | President, Champlain CollegeThe Future of Postsecondary Learning and the Digital Landscape
Geoff Foy | Associate Provost for Graduate Programs and Continuing Education, Pacific Lutheran UniversityKeeping it Simple in a Time of Complexity
Matt Lisle | Director of Digital Learning Technologies at the Center for 21st Century Universities, Georgia Institute of TechnologySeamless Student Success: Adapting to Student Expectations Virtually
Christina Trombley | Executive Director for Drake Online, Drake UniversityAdapting to the Flexibility of the Online Environment
Donna Diller | Director of the Montoya Campus, Central New Mexico Community CollegeImproving Digital Content Strategy in the Age of COVID-19
Bill Pepicello | Former President, University of PhoenixAdapting Teaching Skills to an Online Environment
John Mason | CEO, ACS Distance Education and Publishing
To say that COVID-19 is disrupting the economy in general and higher education in particular would be one of the biggest understatements of the century. What is clear is that…
Could “Emergency Remote Teaching” Accelerate a Re-Envisioning of Active Learning Through an Online Environment at Scale?
Vistasp Karbhari | Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering and Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, The University of Texas at ArlingtonActive Learning is often linked to Jean Piaget’s theory of cognitive development wherein the learner builds an understanding, and Dewey's theory of progressive learning through experiential assimilation. As described by…
With uncertainty clouding the upcoming fall semester, students are hesitant to enroll in school at the moment. Many are beginning to look at taking a gap year, which will highly…
What NOT to Do When Putting Your Classes Online
Ted Cross | Associate Dean of Graduate Programs in the College of Business, Western Governors University Sunil RamlallAs part of the effort to ensure social distancing during the pandemic, universities sent students home en masse to learn online. However, it is estimated that 70% of faculty had…
Financial Modeling for Your Online Product Mix Beyond the Fall Term
Larenda Mielke | Vice President of Higher Education, Kaufman HallHow a Health Sciences University Faces Crisis
Nancy Rubin | Dean of Continuing Education and Distance Education, Northwestern Health Sciences UniversityTaking a Page from Continuing Ed’s Playbook
Ramu Nagappan | Assistant Dean, UC Berkeley ExtensionRecession Resources: Creating a New Learner Experience for Higher Ed’s New Normal
Timothy Renick | Senior Vice President for Enrollment and Student Success, Georgia State UniversityOnline Education: Beyond Lectures and Discussion Groups
Stephen Kosslyn | Founder and CEO, Foundry CollegeSetting Expectations for Remote Learning
Robin Robinson | Director of Education Technology and eLearning, Framingham State UniversityTeaching Online from Home? Make Cybersecurity a Priority
James Kenigsberg | Chief Technology Officer, 2URemote in a Time of Pandemic: Six Considerations As We Adapt to COVID-19
A. Sasha Thackaberry | Vice President for Online and Continuing Education, Louisiana State UniversityChallenges and Solutions of Research into the Quality of Online Learning: A Quality Matters Lens
Barbra Burch | Manager of Research and Development, Quality Matters Stella Porto
Educators have always recognized the value and necessity of providing effective feedback in moving students toward educational growth and enhanced performance. In today’s digital age, however, feedback can take on…
The edX Model Is One Promising Route To Education’s Future
Holly Zanville | Research Professor and Co-Director of Program on Skills, Credentials and Workforce Policy in the Institute of Public Policy, George Washington UniversityThere are two intriguing flight paths I’ve been watching—both stemming from grants Lumina Foundation awarded to edX, the nonprofit online education platform founded by Harvard and MIT: Build 30 competency-based,…
Thousands of students graduate each year from online degree programs and those numbers are growing. Online programs appeal to many students, especially to those where schooling is secondary to careers…