Not a lot in the news this month, but what I noted was quite meaty:.
The UKVI is talking about how much remote learning is permissible for international students, with the publication of a draft ‘remote delivery’ policy. Whilst this seems to focus on the amount of on-campus attendance required for international students to study in the UK, perhaps it will clarify the approach towards fully-online learners: Read the article on WONKHE.
Almost under the radar this month, the launch of the Lifelong Learning Entitlement (LLE) has been quietly delayed by another 6 months, with an expected roll-out now planned from Jan 2026. I’ve written about the LLE and what in means for online learners, but with an election looming and technical debt, put your bets on if the LLE is ever going to actually happen. Read the article on WONKHE.
The launch of the Times Higher Online Rankings is stirring up conversation on what we mean by ‘quality’ in online education. This article by Matt Cornock, Head of Online Learning at the University of Leeds, consolidates the regulatory frameworks and research informed approaches that guide us (or confuse us) in our interpretations: Read Matt’s blog.
The Telegraph’s promotion of the excellence and quality of Online Learning makes difficult reading. Look to Neil Mosley’s analysis of the article to provide a more balanced perspective: Read Neil’s blog.
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