Posted on September 16, 2024September 16, 2024Episode 170: “Wise Use” of Rapidly Changing AI Tools Return guest Nicolaas Matthijs joins hosts Tom and Kelvin to discuss some of the trends he’s seeing in the rapidly changing AI-assisted technology space with an eye toward how digital learning professionals can make wise use of the tools in our work. TagsAIAI-assistanceAllyanalyticsAnthologyartificial intelligenceassistanceBlackboardchangedataedtecheducationgartnergenerative AIhigher educationhumanintegrationlicensingMatthijsplatformprocurementrecommendationsTanzaniatechnology Posted on March 18, 2024March 15, 2024Episode 158: AI-Assistance Built-In: Less Obvious/More Useful Guest Nicolaas Matthijs joins hosts Tom and Kelvin to discuss the emergence of AI-assistance built into educational technology platforms and how this is a departure from past phases of artificial intelligence implementation. TagsAIAI-assistanceAllyanalyticsAnthologyartificial intelligenceassessmentassistanceBlackboarddataedtecheducationethicsgenerative AIhigher educationhumaninnovationintegrationlearninglong-tailedMatthijsNetflixplatformpolicyrecommendationsstructuredtechnologyunstructured Posted on November 20, 2023January 29, 2024Episode 150: A Global, Holistic, 360 Degree Perspective on Online Higher Education Guest Dr. Safary Wa-Mbaleka joins hosts Tom and Kelvin to talk about the importance of cultivating a more global perspective on our online higher education field and shares how a new book can help. The SAGE Handbook of Online Higher Education is out now. Tagsadministrationbookcommunityglobalhigher educationinstructional designinternationalonlinepracticeSAGEscholarshipteachingWa-Mbaleka Posted on September 18, 2023September 25, 2023Episode 146: Get Hands-On with AI In this second of two back-to-back episodes on AI in higher ed, guest Dr. Rohan Jowallah joins hosts Kelvin and Tom to share his insights and advice after years of evaluating and working with AI tools. TagsAIartificial intelligencechatbotdisruptioneducationethicsgenerative AIhigher educationhumanhuman elementinnovationJowallahjudgmentlearningmoralityStarbuckstechnology Posted on September 5, 2023September 12, 2023Episode 145: “More of the Human Element:” Dolly, Picard, Ray, Dede, and More About Episode 145: Hosts Tom and Kelvin conclude that “nobody’s through talking about AI” and provide the first of two back-to-back episodes with an update on developments within the digital teaching and learning space, reflections on institutional support, and a conclusion that we need “more of the human element.” Podcast Recording Download Transcript: PDF Episode … Continue reading “Episode 145: “More of the Human Element:” Dolly, Picard, Ray, Dede, and More” TagsAIartificial intelligenceassessmentchatbotDededisruptioneducationgenerative AIhigher educationhumanhuman elementinnovationlearninglinksresourcesSchroedertechnologyYoung Posted on July 3, 2023July 3, 2023Episode 141: “It’s Star Spangled Learning, Baby!” In this episode coinciding with American Independence Day, hosts Kelvin and Tom invite a consideration of distinctly American contributions to the models of online higher education. These contributions continue to shape the evolution of online learning around the globe. TagsAmericabookcentralizedchapterdecentralizedentrepreneurialglobalhigher educationIndependence Dayinternationalmega-universitymodelsMOOCnon-creditonlinerankingsthemesworkforce development Posted on February 6, 2023April 12, 2024Episode 131: ChatGPT: Friend or Foe? The currently free beta version of the chatbot ChatGPT has captured the imaginations and free time of many in the field of education and elsewhere. Hosts Kelvin and Tom weigh-in on ChatGPT’s place in higher education. TagsAIartificial intelligenceassessmentchatbotdisruptioneducationhigher educationinnovationlearningMexicotechnology Posted on July 18, 2022February 27, 2023Episode 118: Observations on the Online Education Job Market WCET’s Megan Raymond joins hosts Tom and Kelvin to comment on patterns observed in the current job market for online higher education professionals including instructional designers and related roles. Tagsbenefitscompetitioncorporate sectoremployeesGreat Resignationhigher educationhiringinstructional designersjobslocationperksperquisitesqualificationsremote work Posted on June 20, 2022February 27, 2023Episode 116: 3Fold Gains and the Improvement of Higher Ed Guest Dr. Stephen C. Ehrmann joins hosts Tom and Kelvin to discuss lessons learned from studying six exemplar higher ed institutions that have achieved “3fold gains” by improving educational quality, access, and affordability. Tags3fold gainsaccessActive LearningaffordabilitychangecostEhrmannequityhigh impact practiceshigher educationinteractioniron trianglelearningorganizationqualityscale Posted on January 7, 2019February 2, 2022Episode 45: A Case for Consortia: Learning with Unizin In this episode, co-hosts Tom and Kelvin are joined by Unizin’s Chief Academic Officer, Dr. Jill Buban, to discuss the importance of institutional consortia in advancing higher education’s aspirational innovation goals that benefit students. 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Posted on March 18, 2024March 15, 2024Episode 158: AI-Assistance Built-In: Less Obvious/More Useful Guest Nicolaas Matthijs joins hosts Tom and Kelvin to discuss the emergence of AI-assistance built into educational technology platforms and how this is a departure from past phases of artificial intelligence implementation. TagsAIAI-assistanceAllyanalyticsAnthologyartificial intelligenceassessmentassistanceBlackboarddataedtecheducationethicsgenerative AIhigher educationhumaninnovationintegrationlearninglong-tailedMatthijsNetflixplatformpolicyrecommendationsstructuredtechnologyunstructured Posted on November 20, 2023January 29, 2024Episode 150: A Global, Holistic, 360 Degree Perspective on Online Higher Education Guest Dr. Safary Wa-Mbaleka joins hosts Tom and Kelvin to talk about the importance of cultivating a more global perspective on our online higher education field and shares how a new book can help. The SAGE Handbook of Online Higher Education is out now. Tagsadministrationbookcommunityglobalhigher educationinstructional designinternationalonlinepracticeSAGEscholarshipteachingWa-Mbaleka Posted on September 18, 2023September 25, 2023Episode 146: Get Hands-On with AI In this second of two back-to-back episodes on AI in higher ed, guest Dr. Rohan Jowallah joins hosts Kelvin and Tom to share his insights and advice after years of evaluating and working with AI tools. TagsAIartificial intelligencechatbotdisruptioneducationethicsgenerative AIhigher educationhumanhuman elementinnovationJowallahjudgmentlearningmoralityStarbuckstechnology Posted on September 5, 2023September 12, 2023Episode 145: “More of the Human Element:” Dolly, Picard, Ray, Dede, and More About Episode 145: Hosts Tom and Kelvin conclude that “nobody’s through talking about AI” and provide the first of two back-to-back episodes with an update on developments within the digital teaching and learning space, reflections on institutional support, and a conclusion that we need “more of the human element.” Podcast Recording Download Transcript: PDF Episode … Continue reading “Episode 145: “More of the Human Element:” Dolly, Picard, Ray, Dede, and More” TagsAIartificial intelligenceassessmentchatbotDededisruptioneducationgenerative AIhigher educationhumanhuman elementinnovationlearninglinksresourcesSchroedertechnologyYoung Posted on July 3, 2023July 3, 2023Episode 141: “It’s Star Spangled Learning, Baby!” In this episode coinciding with American Independence Day, hosts Kelvin and Tom invite a consideration of distinctly American contributions to the models of online higher education. These contributions continue to shape the evolution of online learning around the globe. TagsAmericabookcentralizedchapterdecentralizedentrepreneurialglobalhigher educationIndependence Dayinternationalmega-universitymodelsMOOCnon-creditonlinerankingsthemesworkforce development Posted on February 6, 2023April 12, 2024Episode 131: ChatGPT: Friend or Foe? The currently free beta version of the chatbot ChatGPT has captured the imaginations and free time of many in the field of education and elsewhere. Hosts Kelvin and Tom weigh-in on ChatGPT’s place in higher education. TagsAIartificial intelligenceassessmentchatbotdisruptioneducationhigher educationinnovationlearningMexicotechnology Posted on July 18, 2022February 27, 2023Episode 118: Observations on the Online Education Job Market WCET’s Megan Raymond joins hosts Tom and Kelvin to comment on patterns observed in the current job market for online higher education professionals including instructional designers and related roles. Tagsbenefitscompetitioncorporate sectoremployeesGreat Resignationhigher educationhiringinstructional designersjobslocationperksperquisitesqualificationsremote work Posted on June 20, 2022February 27, 2023Episode 116: 3Fold Gains and the Improvement of Higher Ed Guest Dr. Stephen C. Ehrmann joins hosts Tom and Kelvin to discuss lessons learned from studying six exemplar higher ed institutions that have achieved “3fold gains” by improving educational quality, access, and affordability. Tags3fold gainsaccessActive LearningaffordabilitychangecostEhrmannequityhigh impact practiceshigher educationinteractioniron trianglelearningorganizationqualityscale Posted on January 7, 2019February 2, 2022Episode 45: A Case for Consortia: Learning with Unizin In this episode, co-hosts Tom and Kelvin are joined by Unizin’s Chief Academic Officer, Dr. Jill Buban, to discuss the importance of institutional consortia in advancing higher education’s aspirational innovation goals that benefit students. 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Posted on November 20, 2023January 29, 2024Episode 150: A Global, Holistic, 360 Degree Perspective on Online Higher Education Guest Dr. Safary Wa-Mbaleka joins hosts Tom and Kelvin to talk about the importance of cultivating a more global perspective on our online higher education field and shares how a new book can help. The SAGE Handbook of Online Higher Education is out now. Tagsadministrationbookcommunityglobalhigher educationinstructional designinternationalonlinepracticeSAGEscholarshipteachingWa-Mbaleka Posted on September 18, 2023September 25, 2023Episode 146: Get Hands-On with AI In this second of two back-to-back episodes on AI in higher ed, guest Dr. Rohan Jowallah joins hosts Kelvin and Tom to share his insights and advice after years of evaluating and working with AI tools. TagsAIartificial intelligencechatbotdisruptioneducationethicsgenerative AIhigher educationhumanhuman elementinnovationJowallahjudgmentlearningmoralityStarbuckstechnology Posted on September 5, 2023September 12, 2023Episode 145: “More of the Human Element:” Dolly, Picard, Ray, Dede, and More About Episode 145: Hosts Tom and Kelvin conclude that “nobody’s through talking about AI” and provide the first of two back-to-back episodes with an update on developments within the digital teaching and learning space, reflections on institutional support, and a conclusion that we need “more of the human element.” Podcast Recording Download Transcript: PDF Episode … Continue reading “Episode 145: “More of the Human Element:” Dolly, Picard, Ray, Dede, and More” TagsAIartificial intelligenceassessmentchatbotDededisruptioneducationgenerative AIhigher educationhumanhuman elementinnovationlearninglinksresourcesSchroedertechnologyYoung Posted on July 3, 2023July 3, 2023Episode 141: “It’s Star Spangled Learning, Baby!” In this episode coinciding with American Independence Day, hosts Kelvin and Tom invite a consideration of distinctly American contributions to the models of online higher education. These contributions continue to shape the evolution of online learning around the globe. TagsAmericabookcentralizedchapterdecentralizedentrepreneurialglobalhigher educationIndependence Dayinternationalmega-universitymodelsMOOCnon-creditonlinerankingsthemesworkforce development Posted on February 6, 2023April 12, 2024Episode 131: ChatGPT: Friend or Foe? The currently free beta version of the chatbot ChatGPT has captured the imaginations and free time of many in the field of education and elsewhere. Hosts Kelvin and Tom weigh-in on ChatGPT’s place in higher education. TagsAIartificial intelligenceassessmentchatbotdisruptioneducationhigher educationinnovationlearningMexicotechnology Posted on July 18, 2022February 27, 2023Episode 118: Observations on the Online Education Job Market WCET’s Megan Raymond joins hosts Tom and Kelvin to comment on patterns observed in the current job market for online higher education professionals including instructional designers and related roles. Tagsbenefitscompetitioncorporate sectoremployeesGreat Resignationhigher educationhiringinstructional designersjobslocationperksperquisitesqualificationsremote work Posted on June 20, 2022February 27, 2023Episode 116: 3Fold Gains and the Improvement of Higher Ed Guest Dr. Stephen C. Ehrmann joins hosts Tom and Kelvin to discuss lessons learned from studying six exemplar higher ed institutions that have achieved “3fold gains” by improving educational quality, access, and affordability. Tags3fold gainsaccessActive LearningaffordabilitychangecostEhrmannequityhigh impact practiceshigher educationinteractioniron trianglelearningorganizationqualityscale Posted on January 7, 2019February 2, 2022Episode 45: A Case for Consortia: Learning with Unizin In this episode, co-hosts Tom and Kelvin are joined by Unizin’s Chief Academic Officer, Dr. Jill Buban, to discuss the importance of institutional consortia in advancing higher education’s aspirational innovation goals that benefit students. 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Posted on September 18, 2023September 25, 2023Episode 146: Get Hands-On with AI In this second of two back-to-back episodes on AI in higher ed, guest Dr. Rohan Jowallah joins hosts Kelvin and Tom to share his insights and advice after years of evaluating and working with AI tools. TagsAIartificial intelligencechatbotdisruptioneducationethicsgenerative AIhigher educationhumanhuman elementinnovationJowallahjudgmentlearningmoralityStarbuckstechnology Posted on September 5, 2023September 12, 2023Episode 145: “More of the Human Element:” Dolly, Picard, Ray, Dede, and More About Episode 145: Hosts Tom and Kelvin conclude that “nobody’s through talking about AI” and provide the first of two back-to-back episodes with an update on developments within the digital teaching and learning space, reflections on institutional support, and a conclusion that we need “more of the human element.” Podcast Recording Download Transcript: PDF Episode … Continue reading “Episode 145: “More of the Human Element:” Dolly, Picard, Ray, Dede, and More” TagsAIartificial intelligenceassessmentchatbotDededisruptioneducationgenerative AIhigher educationhumanhuman elementinnovationlearninglinksresourcesSchroedertechnologyYoung Posted on July 3, 2023July 3, 2023Episode 141: “It’s Star Spangled Learning, Baby!” In this episode coinciding with American Independence Day, hosts Kelvin and Tom invite a consideration of distinctly American contributions to the models of online higher education. These contributions continue to shape the evolution of online learning around the globe. TagsAmericabookcentralizedchapterdecentralizedentrepreneurialglobalhigher educationIndependence Dayinternationalmega-universitymodelsMOOCnon-creditonlinerankingsthemesworkforce development Posted on February 6, 2023April 12, 2024Episode 131: ChatGPT: Friend or Foe? The currently free beta version of the chatbot ChatGPT has captured the imaginations and free time of many in the field of education and elsewhere. Hosts Kelvin and Tom weigh-in on ChatGPT’s place in higher education. TagsAIartificial intelligenceassessmentchatbotdisruptioneducationhigher educationinnovationlearningMexicotechnology Posted on July 18, 2022February 27, 2023Episode 118: Observations on the Online Education Job Market WCET’s Megan Raymond joins hosts Tom and Kelvin to comment on patterns observed in the current job market for online higher education professionals including instructional designers and related roles. Tagsbenefitscompetitioncorporate sectoremployeesGreat Resignationhigher educationhiringinstructional designersjobslocationperksperquisitesqualificationsremote work Posted on June 20, 2022February 27, 2023Episode 116: 3Fold Gains and the Improvement of Higher Ed Guest Dr. Stephen C. Ehrmann joins hosts Tom and Kelvin to discuss lessons learned from studying six exemplar higher ed institutions that have achieved “3fold gains” by improving educational quality, access, and affordability. Tags3fold gainsaccessActive LearningaffordabilitychangecostEhrmannequityhigh impact practiceshigher educationinteractioniron trianglelearningorganizationqualityscale Posted on January 7, 2019February 2, 2022Episode 45: A Case for Consortia: Learning with Unizin In this episode, co-hosts Tom and Kelvin are joined by Unizin’s Chief Academic Officer, Dr. Jill Buban, to discuss the importance of institutional consortia in advancing higher education’s aspirational innovation goals that benefit students. 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Posted on September 5, 2023September 12, 2023Episode 145: “More of the Human Element:” Dolly, Picard, Ray, Dede, and More About Episode 145: Hosts Tom and Kelvin conclude that “nobody’s through talking about AI” and provide the first of two back-to-back episodes with an update on developments within the digital teaching and learning space, reflections on institutional support, and a conclusion that we need “more of the human element.” Podcast Recording Download Transcript: PDF Episode … Continue reading “Episode 145: “More of the Human Element:” Dolly, Picard, Ray, Dede, and More” TagsAIartificial intelligenceassessmentchatbotDededisruptioneducationgenerative AIhigher educationhumanhuman elementinnovationlearninglinksresourcesSchroedertechnologyYoung Posted on July 3, 2023July 3, 2023Episode 141: “It’s Star Spangled Learning, Baby!” In this episode coinciding with American Independence Day, hosts Kelvin and Tom invite a consideration of distinctly American contributions to the models of online higher education. These contributions continue to shape the evolution of online learning around the globe. TagsAmericabookcentralizedchapterdecentralizedentrepreneurialglobalhigher educationIndependence Dayinternationalmega-universitymodelsMOOCnon-creditonlinerankingsthemesworkforce development Posted on February 6, 2023April 12, 2024Episode 131: ChatGPT: Friend or Foe? The currently free beta version of the chatbot ChatGPT has captured the imaginations and free time of many in the field of education and elsewhere. Hosts Kelvin and Tom weigh-in on ChatGPT’s place in higher education. TagsAIartificial intelligenceassessmentchatbotdisruptioneducationhigher educationinnovationlearningMexicotechnology Posted on July 18, 2022February 27, 2023Episode 118: Observations on the Online Education Job Market WCET’s Megan Raymond joins hosts Tom and Kelvin to comment on patterns observed in the current job market for online higher education professionals including instructional designers and related roles. Tagsbenefitscompetitioncorporate sectoremployeesGreat Resignationhigher educationhiringinstructional designersjobslocationperksperquisitesqualificationsremote work Posted on June 20, 2022February 27, 2023Episode 116: 3Fold Gains and the Improvement of Higher Ed Guest Dr. Stephen C. Ehrmann joins hosts Tom and Kelvin to discuss lessons learned from studying six exemplar higher ed institutions that have achieved “3fold gains” by improving educational quality, access, and affordability. Tags3fold gainsaccessActive LearningaffordabilitychangecostEhrmannequityhigh impact practiceshigher educationinteractioniron trianglelearningorganizationqualityscale Posted on January 7, 2019February 2, 2022Episode 45: A Case for Consortia: Learning with Unizin In this episode, co-hosts Tom and Kelvin are joined by Unizin’s Chief Academic Officer, Dr. Jill Buban, to discuss the importance of institutional consortia in advancing higher education’s aspirational innovation goals that benefit students. 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Posted on July 3, 2023July 3, 2023Episode 141: “It’s Star Spangled Learning, Baby!” In this episode coinciding with American Independence Day, hosts Kelvin and Tom invite a consideration of distinctly American contributions to the models of online higher education. These contributions continue to shape the evolution of online learning around the globe. TagsAmericabookcentralizedchapterdecentralizedentrepreneurialglobalhigher educationIndependence Dayinternationalmega-universitymodelsMOOCnon-creditonlinerankingsthemesworkforce development Posted on February 6, 2023April 12, 2024Episode 131: ChatGPT: Friend or Foe? The currently free beta version of the chatbot ChatGPT has captured the imaginations and free time of many in the field of education and elsewhere. Hosts Kelvin and Tom weigh-in on ChatGPT’s place in higher education. TagsAIartificial intelligenceassessmentchatbotdisruptioneducationhigher educationinnovationlearningMexicotechnology Posted on July 18, 2022February 27, 2023Episode 118: Observations on the Online Education Job Market WCET’s Megan Raymond joins hosts Tom and Kelvin to comment on patterns observed in the current job market for online higher education professionals including instructional designers and related roles. Tagsbenefitscompetitioncorporate sectoremployeesGreat Resignationhigher educationhiringinstructional designersjobslocationperksperquisitesqualificationsremote work Posted on June 20, 2022February 27, 2023Episode 116: 3Fold Gains and the Improvement of Higher Ed Guest Dr. Stephen C. Ehrmann joins hosts Tom and Kelvin to discuss lessons learned from studying six exemplar higher ed institutions that have achieved “3fold gains” by improving educational quality, access, and affordability. Tags3fold gainsaccessActive LearningaffordabilitychangecostEhrmannequityhigh impact practiceshigher educationinteractioniron trianglelearningorganizationqualityscale Posted on January 7, 2019February 2, 2022Episode 45: A Case for Consortia: Learning with Unizin In this episode, co-hosts Tom and Kelvin are joined by Unizin’s Chief Academic Officer, Dr. Jill Buban, to discuss the importance of institutional consortia in advancing higher education’s aspirational innovation goals that benefit students. 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Posted on February 6, 2023April 12, 2024Episode 131: ChatGPT: Friend or Foe? The currently free beta version of the chatbot ChatGPT has captured the imaginations and free time of many in the field of education and elsewhere. Hosts Kelvin and Tom weigh-in on ChatGPT’s place in higher education. TagsAIartificial intelligenceassessmentchatbotdisruptioneducationhigher educationinnovationlearningMexicotechnology Posted on July 18, 2022February 27, 2023Episode 118: Observations on the Online Education Job Market WCET’s Megan Raymond joins hosts Tom and Kelvin to comment on patterns observed in the current job market for online higher education professionals including instructional designers and related roles. Tagsbenefitscompetitioncorporate sectoremployeesGreat Resignationhigher educationhiringinstructional designersjobslocationperksperquisitesqualificationsremote work Posted on June 20, 2022February 27, 2023Episode 116: 3Fold Gains and the Improvement of Higher Ed Guest Dr. Stephen C. Ehrmann joins hosts Tom and Kelvin to discuss lessons learned from studying six exemplar higher ed institutions that have achieved “3fold gains” by improving educational quality, access, and affordability. Tags3fold gainsaccessActive LearningaffordabilitychangecostEhrmannequityhigh impact practiceshigher educationinteractioniron trianglelearningorganizationqualityscale Posted on January 7, 2019February 2, 2022Episode 45: A Case for Consortia: Learning with Unizin In this episode, co-hosts Tom and Kelvin are joined by Unizin’s Chief Academic Officer, Dr. Jill Buban, to discuss the importance of institutional consortia in advancing higher education’s aspirational innovation goals that benefit students. Tagsaccessattainmentbubanconsortiaconsortiumhigher educationinnovationNicaraguasuccessUnizinzurcher
Posted on July 18, 2022February 27, 2023Episode 118: Observations on the Online Education Job Market WCET’s Megan Raymond joins hosts Tom and Kelvin to comment on patterns observed in the current job market for online higher education professionals including instructional designers and related roles. Tagsbenefitscompetitioncorporate sectoremployeesGreat Resignationhigher educationhiringinstructional designersjobslocationperksperquisitesqualificationsremote work Posted on June 20, 2022February 27, 2023Episode 116: 3Fold Gains and the Improvement of Higher Ed Guest Dr. Stephen C. Ehrmann joins hosts Tom and Kelvin to discuss lessons learned from studying six exemplar higher ed institutions that have achieved “3fold gains” by improving educational quality, access, and affordability. Tags3fold gainsaccessActive LearningaffordabilitychangecostEhrmannequityhigh impact practiceshigher educationinteractioniron trianglelearningorganizationqualityscale Posted on January 7, 2019February 2, 2022Episode 45: A Case for Consortia: Learning with Unizin In this episode, co-hosts Tom and Kelvin are joined by Unizin’s Chief Academic Officer, Dr. Jill Buban, to discuss the importance of institutional consortia in advancing higher education’s aspirational innovation goals that benefit students. Tagsaccessattainmentbubanconsortiaconsortiumhigher educationinnovationNicaraguasuccessUnizinzurcher
Posted on June 20, 2022February 27, 2023Episode 116: 3Fold Gains and the Improvement of Higher Ed Guest Dr. Stephen C. Ehrmann joins hosts Tom and Kelvin to discuss lessons learned from studying six exemplar higher ed institutions that have achieved “3fold gains” by improving educational quality, access, and affordability. Tags3fold gainsaccessActive LearningaffordabilitychangecostEhrmannequityhigh impact practiceshigher educationinteractioniron trianglelearningorganizationqualityscale Posted on January 7, 2019February 2, 2022Episode 45: A Case for Consortia: Learning with Unizin In this episode, co-hosts Tom and Kelvin are joined by Unizin’s Chief Academic Officer, Dr. Jill Buban, to discuss the importance of institutional consortia in advancing higher education’s aspirational innovation goals that benefit students. Tagsaccessattainmentbubanconsortiaconsortiumhigher educationinnovationNicaraguasuccessUnizinzurcher
Posted on January 7, 2019February 2, 2022Episode 45: A Case for Consortia: Learning with Unizin In this episode, co-hosts Tom and Kelvin are joined by Unizin’s Chief Academic Officer, Dr. Jill Buban, to discuss the importance of institutional consortia in advancing higher education’s aspirational innovation goals that benefit students. Tagsaccessattainmentbubanconsortiaconsortiumhigher educationinnovationNicaraguasuccessUnizinzurcher