The demand for skilled workers across many sectors continues to increase, but without qualified applicants to fill positions, the demand for skilled workers will persist, and we will continue to experience the economic results. Perhaps the secrets to solving this job-related economic phenomenon lives with trainers and designers of learning experiences.
Read MoreDesigning effective learning experiences needs to shift from pushing out content to pulling learners to integrate and apply knowledge
Read MoreThe one who is given a voice has the power and, very often, we unintentionally choose pedagogy that does not foster more than one voice, or a very limited subset. Passive learning methods are prolific. There is little regard in this model for who the learner is, what their life experiences are, and we treat learners in this model as an empty shell into which we pour wisdom. It is not until learners integrate information into their own schema, into who they are, and into their life experiences that they have truly learned something they can use and apply. Simply presenting content is not fostering this type of inclusive learning or DEI.
Read MoreHow can prior learning assessment (PLA) expedite career pathways? And what does this have to do with competency based education (CBE)? Is there perhaps a hybrid option to CBE that post secondary education will more warmly embrace? One that blends authenticated skillsTM into academic frameworks without abandoning all of higher education’s benefits?
Read MoreAside from taking the students’ tuition, we take something even more precious from them - their time. Are we putting enough into the experience we are providing them in exchange for their most precious resource?
Read MoreAre college degrees no longer the preferred road to valuable employment? Here's what Higher Ed. needs to change to address its declining value proposition.
Read MoreThere is a growing population of Adult Learners looking to either complete their degree, reskill or upskill to be better prepared for today’s job market. Institutions who want to support these students have a great opportunity to impact their enrollment and retention numbers by creating workforce-aligned program for these learners.
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