Rankings Reflect Achievement. Ecosystems Shape the Future.
Each year, when national rankings, like the U.S. News & World Report Best Online Bachelor’s Programs, for online programs are released, institutions celebrate. And they should. Strong online programs are not built quickly. They are the result of sustained investment in faculty development, student support, course design, infrastructure, and leadership. They represent institutions that have […]
Beyond the Classroom: How Learning Design Adapts Across Industries
One of the most exciting aspects of the learning design profession is how it has expanded far beyond the walls of traditional classrooms. While many people still associate learning design with K–12 or higher education, the last few decades have seen a dramatic rise in demand for learning designers across a wide range of industries. […]
Supporting K-12 Teachers in the Age of AI
Abstract For years, discussions about technology in education have centered on access and adoption—how to get new tools into classrooms and train teachers to use them. Artificial intelligence (AI) now challenges that conversation in new ways. Policymakers debate whether students should be “allowed” to use AI tools, and districts cautiously test pilot programs. In this […]
From Tool to Interlocutor: Pedagogical Strategies for AI Integration in Online Learning
AI as Interlocutor GenAI tools like ChatGPT are powered by large language models (LLMs), which use deep learning and huge amounts of text to figure out patterns and connections in language (Xie et al., 2019). This ability allows GenAI (hereafter, AI) to give responses that make sense in context and sound natural (Houssein et al., […]
The AI Sandwich: Human-First, Human-Last in an AI-Rich Educational Environment
Introduction – The Human Challenge in an AI-Rich World In just a few short years, artificial intelligence has begun to reshape how we teach, learn, and lead in education. The last major shift of this magnitude was the rise of the internet and personal computing. But there is an important difference: computers and the web […]