All posts by Cait Etherington
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eLearning Transforms Retirees’ Lives
October 31, 2017 Cait Etherington
When most people think about eLearning, they think about the young. In actual fact, however, there is evidence that eLearning holds great potential…
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New Book Explores PLATO’s Impact on eLearning
October 30, 2017 Cait Etherington
Although eLearning has rapidly expanded since the mid 1990s, its origins stretch back to the early days of computing. PLATO or Programmed Logic for…
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Ohio-based ECOT’s Desk-time Controversy
October 29, 2017 Cait Etherington
Does seat-time really matter? Recently, there has been a growing conviction that it doesn’t. At the heart of the debate is competency-based learning.…
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Why DeVos Supports Virtual Charter Schools
October 25, 2017 Cait Etherington
Betsy DeVos continues to make it widely known that she support online education, including virtual K-12 schools. On the one hand, DeVos’s support…
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Why Virtual Schools Lag Behind on School Ranking Surveys
October 23, 2017 Cait Etherington
The number of K-12 virtual schools in the United States continues to grow, but to date, with few exceptions (for example, the thriving…
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What Parents Need to Know About Blended Learning’s Impact
October 22, 2017 Cait Etherington
While virtual K-12 schools may not be widespread yet and may never become the norm, blended learning is already widespread and likely here…
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Why Jordanian Universities are Embracing eLearning
October 21, 2017 Cait Etherington
With one of the world's fastest growing higher ed systems, Jordan is embracing eLearning as a solution.
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MIT’s Digital Plus Programs for Professionals
October 19, 2017 Cait Etherington
MIT has always been on the cutting edge of innovation both in tech and education. A recent announcement suggest that this is still…
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Fostering Community and Wellness in an Online High School
October 18, 2017 Cait Etherington
Part 3 of a Three-Part Series on Stanford Online High School Every high school advisor or counsellor deals with unique challenges, but imagine…
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How Western Governors University is Changing Higher Education
October 17, 2017 Cait Etherington
Over the past decade, Western Governors University (WGU) has grown at a pace faster than nearly any other postsecondary institution. Indeed, in recent…
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