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WCET Survey of Institutional Digital Learning Definitions – Preliminary Report on Key Themes, Insights, and Challenges
Published by: WCET | 10/5/2023
Introduction Online learning, hybrid learning, hyflex learning, blended learning, and distance education. What are the differences between these terms that necessitate the creation of novel words for variations of modality? What goes into the institutional decisions on defining these terms? […]
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Generative Artificial Intelligence at Colorado Technical University
Published by: WCET | 9/21/2023
Over the last several months, WCET has been researching and developing resources on Artificial Intelligence and the use of Generative AI technologies such as ChatGPT in higher education digital learning. An important aspect of our work in this area is […]
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How Your College Can Attract More Adult Learners to Enroll
Published by: WCET | 9/12/2023
While the benefits of attaining a post-secondary credentials are numerous, it is not a given that learners will have the necessary support and resources to successfully complete said credentials. Community colleges provide more flexibility and support to students in order […]
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So, What is Culturally Responsive Digital Learning?
Published by: WCET | 9/7/2023
This month (September 2023) WCET is focusing on Culturally Responsive Digital Learning. While I, personally, had heard of this pedagogical framework, I didn’t have a lot of experience in this space. And, as a proponent of owning up to our […]
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The Promise and Challenges of AI in Higher Ed
Published by: WCET | 8/31/2023
The biggest topic in higher education right now, at least in my opinion, is artificial intelligence. There are various stories in higher education news about what impact AI will have on students, instructors, and the education field at large. This […]
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Safeguarding Data Privacy for Students and Staff
Published by: WCET | 8/17/2023
August is Data Protection, Privacy, and Student Agency month here at WCET. This month we’ve set our focus for events and resources on the importance of cybersecurity and data protection. Today’s post, from WCET’s own Rosa Calabrese, zeros in on […]
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How Digital Learning Can Expand Learner Pathways and Increase Enrollment
Published by: WCET | 8/10/2023
My History with Online Courses Welcome to the third and final post in our series on higher education enrollment shifts. In our first post, the WCET Steering Committee work group focusing on this area reviewed historical enrollment trends, changes in […]
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The Five Things You Should be Doing to Prepare for AI’s First Full Year at College
Published by: WCET | 8/3/2023
As we approach the fall semester we also approach the start of the first full academic year in a generative AI, ChatGPT world. We’ve heard that many institutions have used the summer to examine how they will integrate (or not) […]
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Artificial Intelligence Campus Adoption – New Report from WCET
Published by: WCET | 7/20/2023
In April 2023, the WICHE Cooperative for Educational Technologies (WCET) undertook a national survey to ascertain how and why postsecondary institutions are using Artificial Intelligence to support instruction and learning, what policies are in place, and what are the perceived […]
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WCET + Every Learner Everywhere Celebrate Juneteenth
Published by: WCET | 6/19/2023
As states and institutions struggle with how to teach about equity, diversity, and inclusion, WCET and Every Learner Everywhere are celebrating Juneteenth by highlighting stories of how Black history is being discussed at institutions and organizations. We invited the WCET […]