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How Associations Can Transform Higher Education

Reid All About it

If you need a little inspiration—the kind that makes you feel blessed “to have been alive and well back then”—then read The Association Role in the New Education Paradigm , a white paper from Elizabeth Engel, CAE and Shelly Alcorn, CAE. The sad state of higher education. Come to the rescue of young adults and lifelong learners.

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Survey says: Most of us are lifelong learners

Aaron Wolowiec

From do-it-yourself projects to professional development, Americans want to learn, the report found. Perhaps of special interest to associations, 36 percent of the workforce sought education for a license or certification. In addition, the report found those with high levels of education were more likely to seek out education.

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Survey says: Most of us are lifelong learners

Aaron Wolowiec

From do-it-yourself projects to professional development, Americans want to learn, the report found. Perhaps of special interest to associations, 36 percent of the workforce sought education for a license or certification. In addition, the report found those with high levels of education were more likely to seek out education.

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Association eLearning vs Free Online Courses

WBT Systems

The following are the top reasons suggested to promote free, public online courses, such as MOOC s (Massive Open Online Course): Cost Efficiency : Lower costs of attendance and time-saving as a result of removing need to travel and ability to access content online at a time that suits the learner.

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Association Brain Food Weekly: 10.7.16

Reid All About it

Since I’ve been on an education kick lately, here’s an example of curation by a for-profit organization. This list is part of their Data Science Career Guide , a six-part series recommending the best online courses and MOOCs for people entering the data science industry. Vice President and General Counsel, Project Management Institute.

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How to Prepare a Business Case for a New LMS

WBT Systems

Don’t overlook competing programs from other associations, higher education institutions, MOOCs, and for-profit companies, like LinkedIn, Udemy, and firms in your industry. Staff interviews are a critical element in preparing a business case: you’ll gather information to support your argument and you’ll identify project allies.

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8 New Ideas for Engaging Online Students

WBT Systems

Many instructors are subject matter experts but they aren’t trained in adult education or online learning. Make sure your program offers education in online instruction. For example, you may think students will enjoy group projects, but find out they actually dread the idea. #3: 1: Train instructors in online learning.

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