Project Ungoverned? The Online Learning Landscape Kim Ochs & Nicole Harkin
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A global look at online education and its governance
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The Future of Online Education and Enabling Technologies – Episode 6
In Episode 6, we look at the future of online education and enabling technologies, such as blockchain and artificial intelligence. In this episode, we speak with Alex Kaplan, Global Leader of Strategic Deals and member of the executive team at IBM Watson Education.
Terms and Organizations Mentioned
Algorithmic bias
Artificial Intelligence (AI) from IBM
Blockchain (from IBM)
California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018
Competency Based Education
Cultural homogenization
Education Without Backpacks
EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
IBM Watson Education
Khan Academy
Massive Open Online Course (MOOC)
Pearson
Sesame Workshop
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Data Privacy and Online Schooling – Episode 5 (featuring Elizabeth Laird)
Improving Global Access to Education: Kiron Open Higher Education for Refugees (Germany) – Episode 3 Part 1 (featuring Shana Kennedy-Salchow)
Online Higher Education: Administration and Governance – Episode 4 Part 2 (featuring Joan Campbell)
Transcript of Episode 6 (pdf)
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Questions for Upcoming Symposium Raised in this Episode
• With the integration of artificial intelligence into future textbooks, what will the curricula and course development processes of the future look like?
• If teachers are to become stewards of technology, what will the profile of a future teacher be? And how will teacher training programs need to evolve to accommodate this new role? -
Data Privacy and Online Schooling – Episode 5
In Episode 5, we look at data privacy in primary and secondary schooling, or K-12 as it is known in the United States. In this episode, we speak with Elizabeth Laird, Senior Fellow at the Center for Democracy and Technology.
Terms and Organizations Mentioned
California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018
Connections Academy
EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
Florida Virtual School
Individual Accommodation Plan (IAP)
K12
Montessori Compass
School choice (in US context)
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
Temporary Assistance for Needs Families (TANF)
Transparent Classroom
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Transcript of Episode 5 (pdf)
Download transcript of Episode 5
Questions for Upcoming Symposium Raised in this Episode
• What actions need to be taken to better protect and secure student data privacy?
• What types of safeguards need to be in place to ensure algorithms are not misused?
• What initiatives, if any, exist to update FERPA to address data privacy and online education in the United States at the K-12 level?
About Project Ungoverned?
Project Ungoverned? takes place within the Bosch Alumni Network – a network which consists of people who’ve been supported in one way or another by the Robert Bosch Stiftung. The network is coordinated by the International Alumni Center – iac Berlin, a think and do tank for alumni communities with social impact. The iac Berlin supports this podcast series and our upcoming online symposium in January 2019. If you want to know more about the power of networks, visit iac-berlin.org. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the respective speakers. -
Online Higher Education: Administration and Governance – Episode 4 Part 2
In Episode 4, we look at online higher education. In part 2 of this episode, we focus on administration and governance. Today we hear from Joan Campbell, an experienced online course developer, to discuss administrative issues in online higher education. We also reconnect with Matt Dull, Associate Professor from Virginia Tech School of Public and International Affairs (SPIA) to discuss related governance issues.
Terms and Organizations Mentioned
European Accreditation Board of Higher Education Schools
Higher Education Accreditation (United States)
International City Managers Association (ICMA)
Learning Management System
- Canvas
- Blackboard
- Desire2Learn (D2L)
- Sakai
- Moodle
LockDown Browser
ProctorU
Quality Matters
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Transcript of Episode 4 Part 2 (pdf)
Download transcript of Episode 4 Part 2 here.
Questions for Upcoming Symposium Raised in this Episode
• What would a more streamlined, cost-effective higher education system look like, and how would curricula, pedagogies, and the roles of professor and student evolve accordingly?
• What does faculty compensation and work load at online institutions look like today, and what could it look like in the future?
• Are enabling technologies restricting or allowing for more creative teaching?
About Project Ungoverned?
Project Ungoverned? takes place within the Bosch Alumni Network – a network which consists of people who’ve been supported in one way or another by the Robert Bosch Stiftung. The network is coordinated by the International Alumni Center – iac Berlin, a think and do tank for alumni communities with social impact. -
Online Higher Education: Experiences Learning and Teaching Online – Episode 4 Part 1
In Episode 4, we look at online higher education. In part 1 of this episode, we look at teaching and learning online. Today we hear from Amy Oberson, a graduate of an online master’s program in counseling and licensed school counselor, and Malena Watrous, Lead Instructor and Curriculum Coordinator from Stanford Continuing Studies Online Creative Writing program.
Terms and Organizations Mentioned
CACREP - Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs
GRE - Graduate Record Examinations
Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)
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Improving Global Access to Education: Kiron Open Higher Education for Refugees (Germany) - Episode 3 Part 1 (with Shana Kennedy-Salchow)
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Transcript of Episode 4 Part 1 (pdf)
Download transcript of Episode 4 Part 1 here.
Questions for Upcoming Symposium Raised in this Episode
• On the individual level, what qualities does a person need to be a successful online learner?
• Are there some people for whom online education is unsuitable?
• How are online programs going to grapple with differing free speech requirements?
About Project Ungoverned
Project Ungoverned? takes place within the Bosch Alumni Network – a network which consists of people who’ve been supported in one way or another by the Robert Bosch Stiftung. The network is coordinated by the International Alumni Center – iac Berlin, a think and do tank for alumni communities with social impact. The iac Berlin supports this podcast series and our upcoming online symposium in January 2019. If you want to know more about the power of networks, visit iac-berlin.org. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the respective speakers.
Episode credits: Co-hosts and co-producers: Kim Ochs & Nicole Harkin; Editor: Matthias Jochmann; Communications: Mojca-Marie Erjavec; Social Media: Jelena Prtoric -
Improving Access to Education in India: Quest Alliance (India) – Episode 3 Part 2
Innovation is taking place internationally in the online education space. In Episode 3, we look at two programs working to improve educational access, and ask: what can these examples of global innovation tell us about the future of online education and its governance? Our guest for Episode 3 Part 2 is Our guest for Episode 3 Part 2 is Aakash Seethi, CEO of Quest Alliance.
Terms and Organizations Mentioned
21st Century Skills
Anandshala (Joyful Schools)
Blended Learning
Cisco
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
Digital Literacy
Give India
Hans Foundation
International Youth Foundation
MasterCoach
Microsoft
Oracle
MyQuest
Quest Alliance
Student-centered Learning
USAID
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More About the Work of Quest Alliance
Transcript of Episode 3 Part 2 (pdf)
Download transcript of Episode 2 Part 2 here.
Questions for Upcoming Symposium Raised in this Episode
• How can organizations in the online learning space maintain and develop partnerships? And what are some good practices?
• What role can online learning programs play in changing mindsets about the objectives of education and employment possibilities?
• What factors are needed to both exponentially scale and maintain high quality education?
About Project Ungoverned?
Project Ungoverned? takes place within the Bosch Alumni Network – a network which consists of people who’ve been supported in one way or another by the Robert Bosch Stiftung. The network is coordinated by the International Alumni Center – iac Berlin, a think and do tank for alumni communities with social impact. The iac Berlin supports this podcast series and our upcoming a href="http://projectungoverned. -
Improving Global Access to Education: Kiron Open Higher Education for Refugees (Germany) – Episode 3 Part 1
In Episode 3, we look at two innovative programs working to improve educational access globally, and ask: what can these examples tell us about the role online learning could play in creating new educational pathways and outcomes? Our guest for Episode 3 Part 1 is Shana Kennedy-Salchow, Head of Transfer Guidance at Kiron Open Higher Education, who tells us about their program to improve educational access for refugees. Kiron is based in Berlin and has offices in Lebanon and Jordan.
Terms and Organizations Mentioned
Arizona State University (ASU) Online
BMBF - Bundesministerium für Bildung und Forschung / Federal Ministry of Education and Research
Bertelsmann Foundation
British Council
Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (Levels - C1)
Coursera
EdX
European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS) (User's Guide)
Framework for Qualifications of the European Higher Education Area
GIZ - Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH
H&M Foundation
Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)
Schoepflin Foundation
Volkswagen Foundation
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Transcript of Episode 3 Part 1 (pdf)
Download transcript of Episode 3 Part 1 here.
Questions for Upcoming Symposium Raised in this Episode
• Could the Kiron model, which really focuses on preparing international students to attend higher education, also be applied to a traditional university system?
• What will it take to continue to legitimize online education not only in Jordan and Lebanon, but throughout the world?
About Project Ungoverned
Project Ungoverned? takes place within the Bosch Alumni Network – a network which consists of people who’ve been supported in one way or another by the Robert Bosch Stiftung.
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