Online Learning Consortium Identifies Key Actions to Address Inequities in Higher Education
Improvements Needed in Student Support, Funding, and Operations, Based on Insights from Historically Black Colleges and Universities
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OLC), a nonprofit community of education leaders and innovators dedicated to advancing digital teaching and learning, today announced key actions to address the opportunities and challenges in providing quality learning experiences for all students, based on a year of insights from historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs). The pandemic that forced colleges to social distance and move to remote learning exacerbated the struggles many HBCUs have faced in trying to meet the broad needs of their students, said Angela Gunder, Chief Academic Officer of OLC. However, these challenges also brought an opportunity for leaders in education, business, government and other organizat
The survey includes responses from 772 teaching faculty, 514 academic administrators and 1,413 students who were registered at a U.S. higher education institution for both the fall 2020 and spring 2021 semesters. The results will be discussed in a Cengage webcast tomorrow.
The majority of students, 73 percent, somewhat or strongly (46 percent) agreed that they would like to take some fully online courses in the future. A slightly smaller number of students, 68 percent, indicated they would be interested in taking courses offering a combination of in-person and online instruction.
For in-person courses, 68 percent of students strongly or somewhat agreed that they would like to see greater use of technology. The use of digital materials and digital resources was also popular, with 67 percent indicating they would like to see an increase in usage of these materials.
American Public University System Announces Free Access to Over 200 Podcasts to Advance Positive Change on Economic and Social Issues
In Over 200 Episodes, Academic Practitioners Prompt Meaningful Dialogue on STEM, Business Innovation, Criminal Justice, Cybersecurity and More
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CHARLES TOWN, W.Va., April 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ American Public University System (APUS) is offering free access to its diverse library of over 200 podcast episodes to share best practices and unique life experiences that benefit both working professionals and adult learners. Streaming on APU Edge and AMU Edge, the University s new publication sites, the podcasts feature numerous industry experts and academic leaders giving insights and innovative solutions to economic and social issues.
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BOSTON, April 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ The higher education industry navigated many challenges over the last year, including the transition to online learning. As students, faculty and administrators reflect on the last year, the majority actually give pandemic learning a decent grade. In fact, more students gave pandemic learning an A grade, while more faculty and administrators gave it a B grade, according to the fourth and final installment of the Digital Learning Pulse Survey, a four-part series to better understand the needs of colleges during COVID-19.
Pandemic Era Report Card: Digital Learning Pulse Survey results show college students give decent grades for pandemic learning, are positive about online learning post-pandemic
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