| 1. Iterative Strategies Fit the Pace of Change in Higher Education |
via EdTech Magazine
The pace of change is now faster than ever, or so says the common wisdom. I tend to agree with this assertion, in part because technology advancements are progressive. Each step forward builds upon the steps that preceded it. Today, a single “step” can have dramatic implications. |
| Why This Matters: Change is a constant in higher ed, especially when it comes to technology. This author makes a cogent case for harnessing change to promote an iterative approach to innovation. |
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| 2. Who’s Up and Who’s Down in Online Education? |
via The Chronicle of Higher Education
While overall enrollment in higher education has fallen in the past three years, the number of students taking classes at a distance has continued to grow, a new report shows. In 2015, more than six million students — nearly 30 percent of college students — took at least one course online. Nearly half of those students took courses exclusively online. |
| Why This Matters: This article digs into online enrollment data, looking at shifting patterns in the online education landscape from the peak of MOOC hype in 2012 to 2015. How has online education changed at your institution? |
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| 3. 3 musts for creating a high-quality online course |
via eCampus News
Last year, in its final annual report on online learning, the Babson Survey Research Group found that the number of U.S. higher education students taking at least one online course reached 5.8 million (nearly one half taking all their classes online). More than one quarter (28 percent) of all students enrolled in higher ed took at least one online course. |
| Why This Matters: As online learning options increase exponentially, providing quality content doesn’t just help students learn, it can help elevate your institution’s offerings. Don’t miss these three essential elements of well-crafted online courses from eCampus News. |
