Teaching in Digital Spaces
Universities, with their trademark cautious pace, may now be lacing up their running shoes to join the race of online learning innovation. But let’s be honest—when it comes to embracing transformation, higher education is more of a marathoner than a sprinter, with occasional detours to debate the route. As we step into 2025 the journey … Continue reading 2025 and the Future of Online Learning in Higher Ed
The growth of online learning in the UK has been rapid and transformative, with a significant rise in postgraduate students choosing to study remotely. Data from the Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) for 2022-2023 indicates that 25% of postgraduate students are now enrolled in online programs. However, this growth has come with challenges, particularly in … Continue reading Navigating the Challenge of Retaining Online Students
As universities prepare for a potential overhaul of higher education funding, they will need to carefully strategise to make the most of available resources while advocating for further support. Fully online programs stand to benefit from the Budget’s focus on lifelong learning and innovation, but institutions must navigate the financial pressures ahead to ensure these programs meet the needs of a changing student demographic.
Quite a lot occurred in the corporate HE online market in July, I've coupled some of the key developments with some recommendations for summer reading and listening:💰 There have been some major acquisitions in the VLE Market:- Instructure, provider of the Canvas platform, has been acquired by investment company KKR for $8.2 billion: Read the announcement.- The … Continue reading July Spotlight: Online Learning News in Higher Education
There's been a few interesting developments in the world of online learning in higher ed this June. Here are some of the key items:🇪🇺 2023 saw an increase in online learning across the EU, with the biggest proportion of internet users in Netherlands (54%) claiming they were doing an online course or using online learning … Continue reading June Spotlight: Online Learning News in Higher Education
There have been several interesting developments in the world of online learning in higher ed this May. Here are some key highlights I've noted: ChatGPT 4o's release looks to demonstrate a shift in AI tutoring experience, with advanced capabilities including image recognition, multilingual support, and a voice mode: See ChatGPT 4o tutor maths. 🎓 The … Continue reading May Spotlight: Online Learning News in Higher Education
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