Thoughts from our Deans

The Deans shared information in several areas:

New Programs, courses and course development

17 new programs launching as soon as January 2! Rest will have staggered launch through June of 2018.

Love the innovation in course development! How exciting with all the new programs and especially how we are experimenting with new course models. COE innovating the new competency based Masters, as well as the synchronous requirement mentioned by COHHS. Love the talk of badges, micro-credentialing, Universe of One, and much more.

Courses are aligning with career competencies, including requirements such as practicums, practice experiences, in-field experiences, virtual service learning requirements, internships, student teaching and practice teaching with a virtual element.

Canvas supports video feedback, video lecturing (short targeted videos), YouTube channels for courses that elaborate on topics and assignments.

Future of online learning involves competency based stackable learning objects. Moving toward skills learned than courses completed.

Pay attention to Blockchain (encrypted database) as it gives the power of the transcript to the student. MOOC providers are going strong and innovating new degree/certificate choices.

Pay attention to student income share agreements that leverage future earnings. The price of higher education may come way down if we can implement these technologies.

Free learning coming (maybe it is here?) Comment: So how do we add value to our courses? Why do students need to attend college? Think about it!

Evaluations, teaching efforts and Faculty success

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