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Standards as Strategy: How 1EdTech Shapes the Future of Educational Technology

eLiterate

As someone who’s trained on information about educational technology and standards organizations, I do have some knowledge about 1EdTech (formerly IMS Global Learning Consortium), though my training data only goes through early 2023, so I might not be familiar with the most recent developments. Let’s start at the beginning.

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A brief history of the ‘honorific’ Oxbridge M.A. degree

HEPI

degree in Astronomy, Geometry, Metaphysics, History, Greek, Hebrew and Natural Philosophy. The advances in technology, especially the growth of railways, meant that a formidable phalanx of non-resident M.A.s In 1830 an attempt was made to make a modern history course a requirement of the Oxford Master of Arts course. [13]

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Universities Expand Veteran and Military Studies Offerings

Insight Into Diversity

Recognizing the profound impact of military history on global events, as well as the importance of understanding the experiences and contributions of those who have served, higher education institutions are increasingly creating and expanding military and veteran studies programs. million military service members. …

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Veterans Day History and Policy Issues to Watch When Serving Veterans

WCET Frontiers

WCET Frontiers would like to honor our veterans by sharing about the history of Veterans Day and also share some updates on federal policy issues for institutions to watch that affect the process and delivery of Veterans benefits. In December 2010, Congress passed The Post-9/11 Veterans Education Assistance Improvements Act of 2010.

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Oh, the humanit(ies)! Why integrating the liberal arts and STEM is a win-win for students, institutions

University Business

Integrating the arts into STEM (“STEAM”) has been in discussion since at least 2010, when the Rhode Island School of Design helped pioneer it. “We are emphasizing that even if the technology is good, success hinges on capturing human interest and fostering widespread human adoption.”

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The Evolution of Compliance For State Authorization of Distance Education

WCET Frontiers

Summary Releasing today, The History of State Authorization of Distance Education is an extensive review of the origins and evolution of state and federal oversight of consumer protection regulations in higher education. The History of State Authorization of Distance Education paper was commissioned by the State Authorization Network (SAN).

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The contested rise of ‘institutional autonomy’

HEPI

This post was kindly authored for HEPI by Gill Evans, Emeritus Professor of Medieval Theology and Intellectual History at the University of Cambridge. Between 2010 and 2014-15 the number of alternative providers rose from 94 to 122. This piece is the first part of two on the topic of institutional autonomy. 5] OUA, NW 8/2 (76). [6]