More Data, More Transparency Coming to Higher Education: Is This Good?
As the CEO of UMassOnline I see, and sympathize with, two groups having a vested interest in knowing more – a lot more – about how institutions of higher learning perform. As an administrator, for example, I routinely see how some providers of online higher education seemingly prosper on the basis of attributes of little […]
Study Launched to Benchmark Online Operations
This is welcome news for all in online higher education seeking to establish best practices: a new study to provide unprecedented benchmarking data about operational issues and processes that affect online degree and certificate programs, including program marketing, curriculum and program development, academic and student support services, faculty training and development, IT support services, and […]
Rules of Engagement for Online Chats
I read a post recently on the distance learning site at about.com that had some great tips on how to participate in chats in your online classes. The writer, Jamie Littlefield, writes:
“Online chats for distance learning classes can be nerve-wracking. Students are expected to respond to instructor questions and interact with other students in the chat […]
The Family that Studies Together…?
April 24th was National Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work® Day. In a recent news release, eLearners.com notes that adult online learners can set an example to their kids that reinforces the experience of a day at work together.
“Parents are a powerful example for kids to follow, not only in how they interact with […]
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