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 April 18, 2022April 12, 2024Episode 112: SARA (and More!) Under Siege Guests Russ Poulin and Cheryl Dowd join hosts Kelvin and Tom to bring some breaking news on governmental regulation that could change the way online higher education works in the US. Listen carefully and share with institutional colleagues to avoid unpleasant surprises. TagsDowdfinancial aidlicensurenewspolicyPoulinregulationsrulemakingSARAstate authorizationTitle IVWCET Posted on March 16, 2020February 2, 2022Episode 62: DL Course Fees and the Funding of Online Education About Episode 62: In this episode, hosts Tom and Kelvin are joined by guest Dr. Tamara Powell, from Kennesaw State University, to discuss the role of course fees in funding online education. The importance of showing a return on investment is emphasized. Podcast Recording Download Transcript: [PDF] Episode 62 Show Notes: Episode Synopsis via Twitter … Continue reading “Episode 62: DL Course Fees and the Funding of Online Education” TagsBlue MountainDL feefundingJamaicaonline educationpolicyqualityvaluevalue proposition Posted on January 20, 2020February 2, 2022Episode 58: “Fun with Regulations” In this episode, hosts Kelvin and Tom learn to have “fun with regulations” as guests Russ Poulin and Cheryl Dowd from WCET provide an update on timely topics from the US higher education policy context. Russ and Cheryl’s enthusiasm for the topics is infectious. TagsauthenticationDowdpolicyPoulinPuertoRicoregulationsSARAstate authorizationWCET Posted on July 1, 2019February 2, 2022Episode 51: How Can We Make Textbooks More Affordable for Students? About Episode 51: Textbook affordability is important to students, parents, policymakers, and online education professionals. Reducing the functional cost to students of course materials is a complex challenge. In this episode, hosts Tom and Kelvin discuss one multifaceted strategy for meeting this challenge. Podcast Recording Download Transcript: [PDF] Episode 51 Show Notes: Episode Synopsis via … Continue reading “Episode 51: How Can We Make Textbooks More Affordable for Students?” TagsaccessaffordabilityBlue Mountaincourse materialsequityfirst day accessJamaicalearningLibraryOERpolicypublishersstudentstextbooks Posted on September 4, 2018February 2, 2022Episode 41: Big & Good: Will the Iron Triangle Allow for Both? Conventional wisdom has it that small is good, but is this true? Can institutions of higher education be both big and good? In this episode, hosts Tom and Kelvin revisit the “iron triangle” construct as they explore the tensions inherent in pursuing both scale and quality. TagsaccessASUDale WhittakerEcuadorinnovationiron triangleJohn HittMalacatosmetricsMichael Crownontraditionalperformance fundingpolicyqualityscalestrategic planningstrategystudentsUCFUIAunderservedUniversity Innovation Alliance Posted on November 6, 2017February 2, 2022Episode 31: WGU Did What? (Or DID They?) In this episode, Tom and Kelvin discuss the recent US Department of Education Office of Inspector General’s (OIG) recommendation about Western Governors University (WGU). Specifically, what are the issues, and what are the implications for WGU and all US institutions offering online courses? Tagscbecompetency-based educationfinancial aidinnovationOIGpolicyTitle IVWGU Posted on August 7, 2017February 2, 2022Episode 28: Understanding Policy About Episode 28: “Policy” might or might not be one of your favorite things, but online education professionals must understand policy in order to be effective. In this episode join Tom and Kelvin as they think through the multi-tiered relationships between policy and online education. 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Posted on April 18, 2022April 12, 2024Episode 112: SARA (and More!) Under Siege Guests Russ Poulin and Cheryl Dowd join hosts Kelvin and Tom to bring some breaking news on governmental regulation that could change the way online higher education works in the US. Listen carefully and share with institutional colleagues to avoid unpleasant surprises. TagsDowdfinancial aidlicensurenewspolicyPoulinregulationsrulemakingSARAstate authorizationTitle IVWCET Posted on March 16, 2020February 2, 2022Episode 62: DL Course Fees and the Funding of Online Education About Episode 62: In this episode, hosts Tom and Kelvin are joined by guest Dr. Tamara Powell, from Kennesaw State University, to discuss the role of course fees in funding online education. The importance of showing a return on investment is emphasized. Podcast Recording Download Transcript: [PDF] Episode 62 Show Notes: Episode Synopsis via Twitter … Continue reading “Episode 62: DL Course Fees and the Funding of Online Education” TagsBlue MountainDL feefundingJamaicaonline educationpolicyqualityvaluevalue proposition Posted on January 20, 2020February 2, 2022Episode 58: “Fun with Regulations” In this episode, hosts Kelvin and Tom learn to have “fun with regulations” as guests Russ Poulin and Cheryl Dowd from WCET provide an update on timely topics from the US higher education policy context. Russ and Cheryl’s enthusiasm for the topics is infectious. TagsauthenticationDowdpolicyPoulinPuertoRicoregulationsSARAstate authorizationWCET Posted on July 1, 2019February 2, 2022Episode 51: How Can We Make Textbooks More Affordable for Students? About Episode 51: Textbook affordability is important to students, parents, policymakers, and online education professionals. Reducing the functional cost to students of course materials is a complex challenge. In this episode, hosts Tom and Kelvin discuss one multifaceted strategy for meeting this challenge. Podcast Recording Download Transcript: [PDF] Episode 51 Show Notes: Episode Synopsis via … Continue reading “Episode 51: How Can We Make Textbooks More Affordable for Students?” TagsaccessaffordabilityBlue Mountaincourse materialsequityfirst day accessJamaicalearningLibraryOERpolicypublishersstudentstextbooks Posted on September 4, 2018February 2, 2022Episode 41: Big & Good: Will the Iron Triangle Allow for Both? Conventional wisdom has it that small is good, but is this true? Can institutions of higher education be both big and good? In this episode, hosts Tom and Kelvin revisit the “iron triangle” construct as they explore the tensions inherent in pursuing both scale and quality. TagsaccessASUDale WhittakerEcuadorinnovationiron triangleJohn HittMalacatosmetricsMichael Crownontraditionalperformance fundingpolicyqualityscalestrategic planningstrategystudentsUCFUIAunderservedUniversity Innovation Alliance Posted on November 6, 2017February 2, 2022Episode 31: WGU Did What? (Or DID They?) In this episode, Tom and Kelvin discuss the recent US Department of Education Office of Inspector General’s (OIG) recommendation about Western Governors University (WGU). Specifically, what are the issues, and what are the implications for WGU and all US institutions offering online courses? Tagscbecompetency-based educationfinancial aidinnovationOIGpolicyTitle IVWGU Posted on August 7, 2017February 2, 2022Episode 28: Understanding Policy About Episode 28: “Policy” might or might not be one of your favorite things, but online education professionals must understand policy in order to be effective. In this episode join Tom and Kelvin as they think through the multi-tiered relationships between policy and online education. 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Posted on March 16, 2020February 2, 2022Episode 62: DL Course Fees and the Funding of Online Education About Episode 62: In this episode, hosts Tom and Kelvin are joined by guest Dr. Tamara Powell, from Kennesaw State University, to discuss the role of course fees in funding online education. The importance of showing a return on investment is emphasized. Podcast Recording Download Transcript: [PDF] Episode 62 Show Notes: Episode Synopsis via Twitter … Continue reading “Episode 62: DL Course Fees and the Funding of Online Education” TagsBlue MountainDL feefundingJamaicaonline educationpolicyqualityvaluevalue proposition Posted on January 20, 2020February 2, 2022Episode 58: “Fun with Regulations” In this episode, hosts Kelvin and Tom learn to have “fun with regulations” as guests Russ Poulin and Cheryl Dowd from WCET provide an update on timely topics from the US higher education policy context. Russ and Cheryl’s enthusiasm for the topics is infectious. TagsauthenticationDowdpolicyPoulinPuertoRicoregulationsSARAstate authorizationWCET Posted on July 1, 2019February 2, 2022Episode 51: How Can We Make Textbooks More Affordable for Students? About Episode 51: Textbook affordability is important to students, parents, policymakers, and online education professionals. Reducing the functional cost to students of course materials is a complex challenge. In this episode, hosts Tom and Kelvin discuss one multifaceted strategy for meeting this challenge. Podcast Recording Download Transcript: [PDF] Episode 51 Show Notes: Episode Synopsis via … Continue reading “Episode 51: How Can We Make Textbooks More Affordable for Students?” TagsaccessaffordabilityBlue Mountaincourse materialsequityfirst day accessJamaicalearningLibraryOERpolicypublishersstudentstextbooks Posted on September 4, 2018February 2, 2022Episode 41: Big & Good: Will the Iron Triangle Allow for Both? Conventional wisdom has it that small is good, but is this true? Can institutions of higher education be both big and good? In this episode, hosts Tom and Kelvin revisit the “iron triangle” construct as they explore the tensions inherent in pursuing both scale and quality. TagsaccessASUDale WhittakerEcuadorinnovationiron triangleJohn HittMalacatosmetricsMichael Crownontraditionalperformance fundingpolicyqualityscalestrategic planningstrategystudentsUCFUIAunderservedUniversity Innovation Alliance Posted on November 6, 2017February 2, 2022Episode 31: WGU Did What? (Or DID They?) In this episode, Tom and Kelvin discuss the recent US Department of Education Office of Inspector General’s (OIG) recommendation about Western Governors University (WGU). Specifically, what are the issues, and what are the implications for WGU and all US institutions offering online courses? Tagscbecompetency-based educationfinancial aidinnovationOIGpolicyTitle IVWGU Posted on August 7, 2017February 2, 2022Episode 28: Understanding Policy About Episode 28: “Policy” might or might not be one of your favorite things, but online education professionals must understand policy in order to be effective. In this episode join Tom and Kelvin as they think through the multi-tiered relationships between policy and online education. Download Transcript [PDF, RTF] Episode 28 Show Notes: Episode Synopsis … Continue reading “Episode 28: Understanding Policy” Tagsaccreditationbehaviorcompliancedistance educationEDUCAUSEEthiopiafederalfinancial aidfundingguidelineinstitutionlawlegislatureNC-SARAonlinepolicyprocedureruleSARAstatestatuteTitle IVWCET Navigation Menu Teach Online BackCourse Enhancements BackCDL GraphicsVideo@CDLSkype for Business (Lync)Webcourses@UCF IntegrationsStreaming VideosObojoboMateria Back Create Your Course BackRequest a Webcourses@UCF Course SectionSemester Start-Up GuideEnd of Semester Guide Back Effective Online Teaching Strategies BackDesign Your Online CourseCopyrightMedia Message Design TutorialDeliver Your Online CourseInstructional Best Practices Using Technology Back Online Accessibility BackOnline Course Accessibility ResourcesWebcourses@UCF Page AccessibilityWord Document AccessibilityVideo and Audio AccessibilityProactive Captioning for Online CoursesPowerPoint AccessibilityPDF AccessibilityText Formatting and Document OrganizationUniversal Design Online Content Inspection Tool (UDOIT) Back Professional Development BackFaculty Seminars in Online TeachingEssentials of Webcourses@UCFWebcourses@UCF TrainingEffective Teaching with Video (ETV)HQR4444Zoom EssentialsADL5000PAL6000IDL6543IDL7000DLI7836: Digital Learning STEM Institute Back Resources for Teaching Online BackInstructional Designer Lookup ToolLet’s Talk About… A Web Video SeriesTips for Faculty, from FacultyLinkedIn LearningUCF Financial Aid RequirementTeaching Online Pedagogical Repository (TOPR)UCF Creed-Based Academic Integrity CommitmentThe Teaching Online Podcast (TOPcast)A Short Guide to DIY VideosObjective Builder ToolUniversal Design Online Content Inspection Tool (UDOIT)Additional UCF faculty resources Back Personalized Adaptive Learning BackExplore Personalized Adaptive LearningPAL Faculty SpotlightPAL Learning Guides & SupportPAL Publications and Media ExposurePAL Design & Development Services Back Recognizing Exemplary Teaching BackThe Chuck D. 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Posted on January 20, 2020February 2, 2022Episode 58: “Fun with Regulations” In this episode, hosts Kelvin and Tom learn to have “fun with regulations” as guests Russ Poulin and Cheryl Dowd from WCET provide an update on timely topics from the US higher education policy context. Russ and Cheryl’s enthusiasm for the topics is infectious. TagsauthenticationDowdpolicyPoulinPuertoRicoregulationsSARAstate authorizationWCET Posted on July 1, 2019February 2, 2022Episode 51: How Can We Make Textbooks More Affordable for Students? About Episode 51: Textbook affordability is important to students, parents, policymakers, and online education professionals. Reducing the functional cost to students of course materials is a complex challenge. In this episode, hosts Tom and Kelvin discuss one multifaceted strategy for meeting this challenge. Podcast Recording Download Transcript: [PDF] Episode 51 Show Notes: Episode Synopsis via … Continue reading “Episode 51: How Can We Make Textbooks More Affordable for Students?” TagsaccessaffordabilityBlue Mountaincourse materialsequityfirst day accessJamaicalearningLibraryOERpolicypublishersstudentstextbooks Posted on September 4, 2018February 2, 2022Episode 41: Big & Good: Will the Iron Triangle Allow for Both? Conventional wisdom has it that small is good, but is this true? Can institutions of higher education be both big and good? In this episode, hosts Tom and Kelvin revisit the “iron triangle” construct as they explore the tensions inherent in pursuing both scale and quality. TagsaccessASUDale WhittakerEcuadorinnovationiron triangleJohn HittMalacatosmetricsMichael Crownontraditionalperformance fundingpolicyqualityscalestrategic planningstrategystudentsUCFUIAunderservedUniversity Innovation Alliance Posted on November 6, 2017February 2, 2022Episode 31: WGU Did What? (Or DID They?) In this episode, Tom and Kelvin discuss the recent US Department of Education Office of Inspector General’s (OIG) recommendation about Western Governors University (WGU). Specifically, what are the issues, and what are the implications for WGU and all US institutions offering online courses? Tagscbecompetency-based educationfinancial aidinnovationOIGpolicyTitle IVWGU Posted on August 7, 2017February 2, 2022Episode 28: Understanding Policy About Episode 28: “Policy” might or might not be one of your favorite things, but online education professionals must understand policy in order to be effective. In this episode join Tom and Kelvin as they think through the multi-tiered relationships between policy and online education. Download Transcript [PDF, RTF] Episode 28 Show Notes: Episode Synopsis … Continue reading “Episode 28: Understanding Policy” Tagsaccreditationbehaviorcompliancedistance educationEDUCAUSEEthiopiafederalfinancial aidfundingguidelineinstitutionlawlegislatureNC-SARAonlinepolicyprocedureruleSARAstatestatuteTitle IVWCET Navigation Menu Teach Online BackCourse Enhancements BackCDL GraphicsVideo@CDLSkype for Business (Lync)Webcourses@UCF IntegrationsStreaming VideosObojoboMateria Back Create Your Course BackRequest a Webcourses@UCF Course SectionSemester Start-Up GuideEnd of Semester Guide Back Effective Online Teaching Strategies BackDesign Your Online CourseCopyrightMedia Message Design TutorialDeliver Your Online CourseInstructional Best Practices Using Technology Back Online Accessibility BackOnline Course Accessibility ResourcesWebcourses@UCF Page AccessibilityWord Document AccessibilityVideo and Audio AccessibilityProactive Captioning for Online CoursesPowerPoint AccessibilityPDF AccessibilityText Formatting and Document OrganizationUniversal Design Online Content Inspection Tool (UDOIT) Back Professional Development BackFaculty Seminars in Online TeachingEssentials of Webcourses@UCFWebcourses@UCF TrainingEffective Teaching with Video (ETV)HQR4444Zoom EssentialsADL5000PAL6000IDL6543IDL7000DLI7836: Digital Learning STEM Institute Back Resources for Teaching Online BackInstructional Designer Lookup ToolLet’s Talk About… A Web Video SeriesTips for Faculty, from FacultyLinkedIn LearningUCF Financial Aid RequirementTeaching Online Pedagogical Repository (TOPR)UCF Creed-Based Academic Integrity CommitmentThe Teaching Online Podcast (TOPcast)A Short Guide to DIY VideosObjective Builder ToolUniversal Design Online Content Inspection Tool (UDOIT)Additional UCF faculty resources Back Personalized Adaptive Learning BackExplore Personalized Adaptive LearningPAL Faculty SpotlightPAL Learning Guides & SupportPAL Publications and Media ExposurePAL Design & Development Services Back Recognizing Exemplary Teaching BackThe Chuck D. 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Posted on July 1, 2019February 2, 2022Episode 51: How Can We Make Textbooks More Affordable for Students? About Episode 51: Textbook affordability is important to students, parents, policymakers, and online education professionals. Reducing the functional cost to students of course materials is a complex challenge. In this episode, hosts Tom and Kelvin discuss one multifaceted strategy for meeting this challenge. Podcast Recording Download Transcript: [PDF] Episode 51 Show Notes: Episode Synopsis via … Continue reading “Episode 51: How Can We Make Textbooks More Affordable for Students?” TagsaccessaffordabilityBlue Mountaincourse materialsequityfirst day accessJamaicalearningLibraryOERpolicypublishersstudentstextbooks Posted on September 4, 2018February 2, 2022Episode 41: Big & Good: Will the Iron Triangle Allow for Both? Conventional wisdom has it that small is good, but is this true? Can institutions of higher education be both big and good? In this episode, hosts Tom and Kelvin revisit the “iron triangle” construct as they explore the tensions inherent in pursuing both scale and quality. TagsaccessASUDale WhittakerEcuadorinnovationiron triangleJohn HittMalacatosmetricsMichael Crownontraditionalperformance fundingpolicyqualityscalestrategic planningstrategystudentsUCFUIAunderservedUniversity Innovation Alliance Posted on November 6, 2017February 2, 2022Episode 31: WGU Did What? (Or DID They?) In this episode, Tom and Kelvin discuss the recent US Department of Education Office of Inspector General’s (OIG) recommendation about Western Governors University (WGU). Specifically, what are the issues, and what are the implications for WGU and all US institutions offering online courses? Tagscbecompetency-based educationfinancial aidinnovationOIGpolicyTitle IVWGU Posted on August 7, 2017February 2, 2022Episode 28: Understanding Policy About Episode 28: “Policy” might or might not be one of your favorite things, but online education professionals must understand policy in order to be effective. In this episode join Tom and Kelvin as they think through the multi-tiered relationships between policy and online education. Download Transcript [PDF, RTF] Episode 28 Show Notes: Episode Synopsis … Continue reading “Episode 28: Understanding Policy” Tagsaccreditationbehaviorcompliancedistance educationEDUCAUSEEthiopiafederalfinancial aidfundingguidelineinstitutionlawlegislatureNC-SARAonlinepolicyprocedureruleSARAstatestatuteTitle IVWCET
Posted on September 4, 2018February 2, 2022Episode 41: Big & Good: Will the Iron Triangle Allow for Both? Conventional wisdom has it that small is good, but is this true? Can institutions of higher education be both big and good? In this episode, hosts Tom and Kelvin revisit the “iron triangle” construct as they explore the tensions inherent in pursuing both scale and quality. TagsaccessASUDale WhittakerEcuadorinnovationiron triangleJohn HittMalacatosmetricsMichael Crownontraditionalperformance fundingpolicyqualityscalestrategic planningstrategystudentsUCFUIAunderservedUniversity Innovation Alliance Posted on November 6, 2017February 2, 2022Episode 31: WGU Did What? (Or DID They?) In this episode, Tom and Kelvin discuss the recent US Department of Education Office of Inspector General’s (OIG) recommendation about Western Governors University (WGU). Specifically, what are the issues, and what are the implications for WGU and all US institutions offering online courses? Tagscbecompetency-based educationfinancial aidinnovationOIGpolicyTitle IVWGU Posted on August 7, 2017February 2, 2022Episode 28: Understanding Policy About Episode 28: “Policy” might or might not be one of your favorite things, but online education professionals must understand policy in order to be effective. In this episode join Tom and Kelvin as they think through the multi-tiered relationships between policy and online education. Download Transcript [PDF, RTF] Episode 28 Show Notes: Episode Synopsis … Continue reading “Episode 28: Understanding Policy” Tagsaccreditationbehaviorcompliancedistance educationEDUCAUSEEthiopiafederalfinancial aidfundingguidelineinstitutionlawlegislatureNC-SARAonlinepolicyprocedureruleSARAstatestatuteTitle IVWCET
Posted on November 6, 2017February 2, 2022Episode 31: WGU Did What? (Or DID They?) In this episode, Tom and Kelvin discuss the recent US Department of Education Office of Inspector General’s (OIG) recommendation about Western Governors University (WGU). Specifically, what are the issues, and what are the implications for WGU and all US institutions offering online courses? Tagscbecompetency-based educationfinancial aidinnovationOIGpolicyTitle IVWGU Posted on August 7, 2017February 2, 2022Episode 28: Understanding Policy About Episode 28: “Policy” might or might not be one of your favorite things, but online education professionals must understand policy in order to be effective. In this episode join Tom and Kelvin as they think through the multi-tiered relationships between policy and online education. Download Transcript [PDF, RTF] Episode 28 Show Notes: Episode Synopsis … Continue reading “Episode 28: Understanding Policy” Tagsaccreditationbehaviorcompliancedistance educationEDUCAUSEEthiopiafederalfinancial aidfundingguidelineinstitutionlawlegislatureNC-SARAonlinepolicyprocedureruleSARAstatestatuteTitle IVWCET
Posted on August 7, 2017February 2, 2022Episode 28: Understanding Policy About Episode 28: “Policy” might or might not be one of your favorite things, but online education professionals must understand policy in order to be effective. In this episode join Tom and Kelvin as they think through the multi-tiered relationships between policy and online education. Download Transcript [PDF, RTF] Episode 28 Show Notes: Episode Synopsis … Continue reading “Episode 28: Understanding Policy” Tagsaccreditationbehaviorcompliancedistance educationEDUCAUSEEthiopiafederalfinancial aidfundingguidelineinstitutionlawlegislatureNC-SARAonlinepolicyprocedureruleSARAstatestatuteTitle IVWCET