Higher Ed, Death, and Taxes
Higher education is facing a profound change with the shifting demographics and cultural perceptions, combined with declining support and rising expectations. This series will look at some of the issues contributing to “being out of touch” including student debt, reliance…
What can you expect from academic services when working with a course development provider?
The Academic Services team has extensive experience developing undergraduate, graduate, and professional online learning programs and courses. We value high-quality learning experiences that are distinctive, engaging, and provide the skills and knowledge that students seek and employers value. At our…
VR & AR. The future is here.
Who doesn’t love phrases, such as, “The Future is Here”? How about “The Future is Near”? Those are two phrases that we read in regard to virtual and augmented reality (VR AR). So, let’s take a walk through the “Ancient…
College Majors, Old and New
At work, I often research college majors that hold promising career paths for today’s students. Usually, I find majors such as computer science, cybersecurity, and nursing. Imagine my surprise when this year, I found a whole new group of majors…
What is a Learning Management System?
And, Do I Need One? Most colleges and universities use a Learning Management System to deliver courses. You may have heard of some of the more well-known ones, such as Canvas by Instructure, Blackboard, or Moodle. You may have even taken a course…
Returning to School at Age 40, 50, and Beyond
The number of adult undergraduates (over 25) is projected to grow 21 percent by 2022.[1] Adults going back to college for a master’s degree or to finish degree a bachelor’s degree is becoming increasingly common. With flexible options, including online…
Something Fascinating Happened After Taking Action On These 4 Online Learning Challenges
Now more than ever before, educators are using online learning enabling students to pursue education in the safety and comfort of their homes. That being said, there are still challenges for many students. Are you looking for ways to tackle…
All You Need To Know About Unlearning
The illiterate of the 21st century will not be those who cannot read and write, but those who cannot learn, unlearn, and relearn. -Alvin Toffler, Futurist When students continue their education from high school to college, they may need to…
Competency Based Education: An Executive Summary
Competency based education is meeting the demand for continuing education programs that emphasize the skills (competencies) of a student instead of knowledge alone. This document provides the aspects of “what we understand” to be the scope of work for a…
