By Dr. Omid Fotuhi, Director of Learning Innovation at WGU Labs
People have a fundamental need to belong. A sense of belonging, the feeling that one has a secure and valued place within a group, is a core condition that is required for an individual to feel safe, confident, and able to contribute.
Read MoreThere are a number of opportunities at OLC Innovate to learn about digital communities and how they are changing the way institutions think about supporting students. Mark your calendar for Wednesday, March 17th as two of the nation’s largest online institutions share how they are using digital communities to promote belonging and community among online, in-person and hybrid programs.
Read MoreThis article showcases our top picks for the best Colorado based Corporate Training companies. These startups and companies operate a variety of Corporate Training solutions. We tried to pick companies across the size spectrum from cutting edge startups to established brands. Regardless, they are all exceptional startups and companies well worth a follow.
Read MoreJoin Katy Kappler, Dr. Beverly Schneller, and Mr. Daryl Love for a discussion about the innovative way Kentucky State University (KSU) is creating a culture of student success.
Read MoreTo increase enrollment rates of students, WGU implemented a pre-enrollment community. This community provides applicants opportunities to engage with each other, alumni, and faculty to learn what to expect as a student. A randomized experiment was conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of this community experience on enrollment rates and student outcomes. Session participants will get a first look at preliminary data and learn how a user-centered approach was used to create community engagement.
Read MoreOne question we often get from our institutional partners is, “How do I know if my community is healthy?” Truthfully, there isn’t a single answer. The shape and flow of a community changes depending on its purpose and the individuals it serves. There is, however, one consistent piece of advice we give every partner - recognize that your community is made up of a diverse set of members who have different needs, goals, and behaviors. Community engagement isn’t “one size fits all” and healthy communities thrive when their members can engage in the ways that work best for them.
Read MoreLike many of you, we have been looking forward to putting the challenges of 2020 behind us and embracing the hope and optimism of a new year. Tragically, that optimism was rocked last week as we witnessed the shocking and heartbreaking assault on our Nation’s Capitol building.
Read MoreNUVP ANNOUNCES STARTUPS SELECTED FOR INAUGURAL ‘BRIDGE TO SUCCESS’ PROGRAM
Venture fund’s developmental program preparing mission-aligned startups from digital-learning and future-of-work sectors for Series A fundraising in 2021.
Read MoreLearn how Western Governors University is leveraging an AI-based community-building platform to create a deeper sense of belonging among prospective students. Preliminary research findings concerning the impact that belonging has on enrollment will be shared. Attendees will discuss the research implications, especially as applied to their own institution.
Read MoreKeeping students connected, supported, and motivated today is more important, and difficult, than ever. Hear from our multidisciplinary panel who will share their experiences using online and blended communities to scale support and keep students engaged from a distance.
Read MoreInScribe, which delivers game-changing digital community solutions, today announced a partnership with Greenfield Commonwealth Virtual School (GCVS), streamlining the way the school engages and communicates with parents and students. InScribe's intelligent collaboration and community platform creates a centralized location for interaction, making it easy for everyone to connect and get the information and answers they need in a timely way.
Read MoreNearly every institution spends significant time and resources making a good first impression on prospective students. As students progress through the enrollment cycle, savvy institutions take great care to make sure each interaction is positive. But once those prospective students enroll, far fewer schools spend the same amount of time or energy studying and improving their ongoing student interactions.
Read MoreLearn how Western Governors University is leveraging an AI-based community-building platform to create a deeper sense of belonging among prospective students. Preliminary research findings concerning the impact that belonging has on enrollment will be shared. Attendees will discuss the research implications, especially as applied to their own institution.
Read MoreInScribe, which delivers game-changing digital community solutions, today announced a partnership with Kentucky State University (KSU) to create more opportunities for students to engage and access information online. More than 2,000 students at this public historically black university now have a simple way to connect with the answers, resources, and people they need to succeed in college and beyond.
Read MoreFirst stop, Los Angeles on October 30, 2019, five female founders will light the stage up with their energy as they pitch to win up to $250,000. Witness the Movement in action as we have partnered with ECMC Foundation to fund women-led companies. The time is here to Invest In Women: Future of Work & Education.
Read MoreIn recent years, post-secondary education has experienced an increase in activities taking place in digital spaces. Digital learning offers a more flexible model, which is critical for today’s students who are often working or parenting while they learn. Whether engaging with content and curriculum, communicating with peers and faculty, or connecting with institutional services, technology makes education accessible and relevant for these students.
Read MoreAs the nation’s largest nonprofit online university, Western Governors University (WGU) has a vested interest in being at the forefront of technological innovation. Through its research and development arm, WGU Labs, they invent, build, and invest in education technology.
Read MoreCOVID has accelerated the need for effective technologies to connect students to their learning experiences. However, matching educational institutions with EdTech vendors that most directly address institutions’ core needs remains an uncertain and, at times, inefficient process that blocks impactful partnerships from forming.
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