This blog is adapted from a keynote presenation delivered at the Perlego Community Event, Dec 2024. Online education has expanded educational accessibility, facilitating participation by individuals from a wide range of socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds. Yet behind each screen is an individual juggling work, family, or new careers—people who often feel disconnected from their peers … Continue reading Isolation to Inclusion: Scaling Kindness in Digital Classrooms
University Assessment: It’s Time to Stop Tinkering Around the Edges
Two years ago, I published an article introducing a framework for AI and university assessment, aiming to clarify opportunities, challenges, and implementation strategies. This framework has repeatedly proven valuable in discussions with universities seeking to modernise their assessment practices. Yet, despite rapid technological advances, particularly in generative AI, and evolving workplace demands, the higher education … Continue reading University Assessment: It’s Time to Stop Tinkering Around the Edges
2025 and the Future of Online Learning in Higher Ed
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
Navigating the Challenge of Retaining Online Students
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
What does Labour’s 2024 Autumn Budget mean for Online Learning in Higher Education?
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.
July Spotlight: Online Learning News in Higher Education
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
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