Teaching & Learning
Microcredentials
How higher-ed is accelerating the growth of credential innovation
The grant-funded project delivers promising practices to help institutions engage their local business community in the development of non-credit microcredentials
New data reveals 10 stunning facts on national attainment rates
Looking to provide evidence of “high-quality” learning within credentials among U.S. citizens, a report released today by the Lumina Foundation reveals specific data on national postsecondary attainment rates—broken…
Could this credentialing system set a new standard?
Six universities are banding together to offer a new form credentialing system that advocates say could set a new standard in career-focused, skills-based training. Called the University Learning…
5 lessons learned about alternative education
Coding bootcamps, competency-based education (CBE) initiatives, badging, and career-and-technical (CTE) certifications have the potential to breathe new life into higher education pathways, especially for non-traditional students. But is…
Purdue’s first competency-based program receives final approval
Purdue Polytechnic Institute’s competency-based education program has cleared its final hurdle, becoming what university representatives say is the first baccalaureate program of its kind in the nation. The…
Why technology shouldn’t be king for competency education
When technology is deployed solely for technology’s sake, it can create additional hurdles for students. For instance, while a new interactive video may be an exciting tool conceptually,…
Community colleges partner on credentialing initiative
A new project aims to identify and develop a model for creating recognizable credentialing that can be used by students, colleges, and employers. The Right Signals initiative comes…
Shocking data reveals Millennials lacking skills across board
International data sets show U.S. Millennials hit global bottoms for skills in literacy, numeracy and technology problem-solving.
Underserved students thrive with university’s new format
