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Starting at the Beginning – The inception phase of microcredential efforts
Published by: WCET | 8/18/2022
Welcome to the continuation of the WCET + WCET Steering work group series focused on microcredential initiatives. This series explores microcredential adoption, implementation, and evaluation. Previously, the series has reviewed the importance of understanding the strategic goals of microcredential projects […]
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Lessons Learned from Listening to Learners: an online program’s early days
Published by: WCET | 8/4/2022
Whenever we hear of intriguingly innovative programs happening in the digital learning space, we hasten to share the details with you. That’s why we’re excited to help showcase a new online program focused in on the lifelong learning space that […]
Policy
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking: Time to Review Proposed Regulations & Consider Public Comment
Published by: WCET | 8/3/2022
July brought us the next chapter chronicling the U.S. Department of Education rulemaking process. WCET and the State Authorization Network (SAN) have been following the rulemaking process, which began with the preview of the second Biden administration negotiated rulemaking committee, […]
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A Closer Look Back – Working with WCET
Published by: WCET | 7/26/2022
Today on Frontiers, we’re happy and also sad to welcome Dr. Elaine Villanueva Bernal, who, for the past several months, has served as the STEM, Digital Learning Strategist for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, here at WCET. Elaine’s post looks back […]
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Digital Learning: A Mystery about Pending Federal Rules
Published by: WCET | 6/14/2022
It has been an action-packed year thus far on the Federal regulatory front. In January, we shared a preview of the “coming attractions” and encouraged you to grab some popcorn and watch along with us. And, while we’re only through […]
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It’s Not All Bad
Published by: WCET | 6/9/2022
WCET Frontiers is happy to again welcome Kara Monroe, President and Founder of Monarch Strategies LLC to continue her article series on leadership in higher education digital learning. This post, a reflection on strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats for higher education […]
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Accreditation, Quality, and Changes in Digital Learning
Published by: WCET | 5/17/2022
The changing nature of digital learning and postsecondary education in the post-COVID era has brought new opportunities and challenges for the quality assurance provided by the accreditation process. In a preview of a plenary session to be held at the […]
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More Federal Rulemaking Excitement for Distance Ed Fans…and Next Steps
Published by: WCET | 3/24/2022
Earlier this week, we shared some very important issues from recent Federal rulemaking that will likely have a big effect on distance education. You probably have heard much more about the other “bigger” issues addressed during this rulemaking such as […]
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Excited about March Madness? Proposed Section 32 Will Excite Distance Ed Fans
Published by: WCET | 3/21/2022
Photo by Markus Spiske on Unsplash The annual NCAA college basketball tournament, celebrated nationally and called the “Big Dance” or “March Madness,” began last week with great hoopla. Simultaneously, another form of “competition” occurred – the final week of the […]
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Federal Policy Surprises! Updates and a Call to Action
Published by: WCET | 2/22/2022
How many of you like surprises? Surprises can be great fun, but let’s be clear that rulemaking surprises are sometimes more like encountering the clown from IT. Not to be left out, Congress is also providing its own surprise so […]