I invite you to read our new academics annual report, Beyond the Ivory Tower. This piece provides a look at the College of Online and Continuing Education academic team’s work over the last year and a look ahead at what we plan to accomplish in the 2016-17 academic year. I hope you find it informative and return to this page to share your questions and comments. We look forward to having a conversation with you!
Creating an effective learning environment is no less challenging than building a bridge: because human behavior is just as formidable as steel and concrete—but it's far less predictable.
All organizations must be agile enough to evolve and effectively face the challenges of a VUCA future. For those in higher education, rather than ask what might change the industry in the future, we should ask what external forces are most likely to disrupt the lives of learners.
In this article, we will explore 5 points to effective learning promoted by Polk, and supported by decades of research.