student success

Skills-Based Credentials More Important Than Ever
4 out of every 10 students who enroll in a four-year degree drop out before graduation, often leaving with nothing to show but debt. Is skills-related education the solution?     Wanted: Factory Workers, Degree Required
Today’s workforce demands more skills than a high school education, but less than a bachelor’s degree. Find out how employers are working with community colleges to minimize these gaps.   Why Use an Instructional Designer?
Explore the course development process and how IDs identify learning outcomes, select corresponding content, and optimize comprehension by removing obstacles to learning.   The New Read More…

5 Critical Considerations for CBE and CBL Implementation Dr. Deborah Everhart, VP of Design and Innovation at Learning Objects, details the distinction and similarity between competency-based education and competency-based learning. Learn how an institution can integrate components of both to impact motivation and achievement. Supporting first-generation students and improving retention were the most popular teaching goals of the past few years — learn what else made the cut for 2017. Two years after Rowan-Cabarrus Community College launched a partnership with Cengage, their work is gaining national recognition. “It is time for colleges and universities to reclaim and proclaim their role as Read More…

While we know that confidence plays a key role in determining a student’s success, how do we define confidence?  What does a confident student look like? In The Confident Student, 8^th edition, author Carol C. Kanar identifies 14 traits of confident students. Do you see these traits in your students? Flexible – They have an open mind and are adaptable to change.
Self-motivated – They know what they want and strive to achieve it.
Intellectual risk taker – They think for themselves, critically and creatively.
Enthusiastic – They remain optimistic and energetic.
Responsible – They “own” and are accountable for their actions.
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Why Businesses Need to Look Beyond the Four-Year Degree Competency based education allows students to take an active role in navigating their educational path and produces job candidates with the skills to be competitive in today’s workforce. Find out why Michael Hansen, CEO of Cengage, insists that institutions offer CBE programs as a valuable credentialing alternative to traditional degrees. How does an inclusive access partnership work? Listen to Mark Goodner of Indiana University describe how IU used inclusive access to deliver high-quality course materials to students while driving down costs. As the U.S. economy has evolved over the past decade, Read More…

Today’s educators are well aware that students—like most people—feel unsure of themselves, especially in new situations. In a sea of highly competent peers, many students flail around wondering where they belong and even, if they belong. To ward off these common fears and give students the best odds for success, many colleges now offer courses and seminars covering everything from understanding learning style to developing effective study habits to facing the future with confidence.

Fear of failure

Balancing Pedagogy and Assessment in Competency-Based Education CourXam, a personalized pathway toward degree completion for students with some college credit, aims to produce better-educated learners with clearly defined learning objectives. Discover how the Center for Education Management and Learning Objects partnered to define success and make it accessible to students everywhere. What does competency-based learning actually look like in practice? Listen to Jeff King from the Center for Excellence in Transformative Teaching & Learning at the University of Central Oklahoma detail how he launched a successful CBL initiative. “Nontraditional” is the new norm according to data from the Read More…

ePortfolios – Leveraging Evidence to Empower Student Learning The benefits of ePortfolios are diverse and proven, but how are institutions getting these programs off the ground? Check out Dr. Neal A. Green’s webinar recording for more on ePortfolio adoption, integration, evaluation, and expansion. Is workforce development the future of higher education? Leaders from across the country convened to discuss progress on preparing graduates for workforce entry and success. Read the Q&A for insight. According to new data from the Department of Education’s National Center for Education Statistics, 68% of community college students took remedial courses and about half completed all Read More…

Close the Skills Gap with Competency-Based Learning The demand for Competency-Based Learning (CBL) approaches to education has expanded from academia to the job market. Employers are seeing CBL as a potential solution to the skills gap. To leverage this approach, some believe input from a variety of stakeholders, including students, instructors, and administrators, is critical. Hear more about collaborating for CBL success. Launching or redesigning a program can be a heavy task, but it doesn’t have to be. Find out how competency-based programs credentialing tools and evidence portfolios can enhance learner performance and employability. Watch the webinar. New Read More…

Honoring Leadership in Credentialing and CBE Initiatives In recognition for his contributions to advance the work of Digital Credentialing and Competency-Based Education (CBE) Initiatives, Dr. Jon Mott, Chief Learning Officer of Learning Objects, was awarded a 2016 Leadership Award from the IMS Global Learning Consortium. “Wow! Honored and humbled. Love this community!” said Mott. Read the announcement “Dr. Jon Mott of Learning Objects Honored by IMS Global for Leadership in CBE” to learn more about how winners were selected and to see the full list of recipients. 5.8 million students are now enrolled in online courses, an increase of 263% Read More…

For many college students, summer break is for more than working on their tan. It’s a time to get valuable work experience and earn a few dollars toward tuition. With some guidance and planning, students can make sure that they get the most benefit possible from their summer job. The good news is that their employment doesn’t have to be directly related to their major for the experience to add value to their education.

Start with a plan