How to Navigate the Wild West of Microcredentials

Special guest: Daniel Douglas, Lecturer in Sociology, Trinity College and Senior Researcher at the Education and Employment Research Center – Rutgers University

In this episode of Innovations in Education, we explore the paradigm shift in education towards microcredentials, delving into the distinction between theoretical concepts and practical applications. Despite the growing interest in the concept, data on the practice remains scarce, prompting calls for systematic evidence. We also contemplate the potential reevaluation of traditional degrees, emphasizing the continuous professional development inherent in professions. Be sure to read Douglas’ article “What are microcredentials? And are they worth having?”

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What Students Want

Host Kevin Hogan talks to Kara Eldersveld, Strategic Consultant, Global Solution Services at Anthology, about the result of their most recent research surrounding the wants and needs of this most current crop of post-pandemic students.

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What Are the Emerging Trends in Higher Education?

It’s that time of year again for the inevitable prediction pieces. It takes a brave person to try and divine what’s ahead these days. I was able to convince Kris Astle, Global Education Strategist at SMART Technologies to have a go. As you will hear, she puts together some pretty strong, and positive, outlooks for campuses in the coming months and years.

Kris covers the gamut—the impact of artificial intelligence (AI), the persistence of remote learning models, and the importance of technology in reshaping user behavior. She emphasizes the need for higher education to adapt and meet the changing demands of students—leveraging technologies like AI, collaborative tools, and Smart solutions to enhance the learning experience. She also touches on the concept of “high flex” education and the emergence of micro-credentialing, highlighting the importance of personalized, accessible, and efficient learning pathways. Have a listen.

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10 reasons why blended learning is exploding

New infographic delves into recent education trend data to explain why blended learning is taking off

blended-learning-trendsBlended learning, like many other buzzwords in education, is getting thrown around in ed-tech conversations as one of the hottest trends taking over course instruction and luring prospective students to colleges. But just like the current backlash against MOOCs, it’s important to know why a trend occurs in order to gauge its shelf life.

Blended learning is constantly evolving, with most of the innovations and refinements developed to support student-centered learning, explains DreamBox Learning, creator of the infographic. “There is mounting evidence that complementing or replacing lectures with student-centric, technology-enabled active learning strategies and learning guidance—rather than memorization and repetition—improves learning, supports knowledge retention, and raises achievement,” says the company. These new student-centered blended learning methods inspire engagement, and are a way to connect with every student right where they are while supporting progress.

Another reason why blended learning is currently expanding in education is that the global economy of the future will demand that high-skilled workers have “technological dexterity, the ability to think critically, and the development of flexible intelligence that will thrive in— and drive—change,” said DreamBox.…Read More

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