Category Archives: Education

Research Design

I used to describe myself as someone who hated theory. I found theory too abstract, and when I dug in to understand more, I found myself confused by contradicting definitions and seemingly endless terminology lacking clear explanations. Through several years … Continue reading

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Content in the Field of Higher Education

Higher education, as a field, gained steam in the 1960s and has continued to grow (Hendrickson, 2014).  Data from the National Center for Education Statistics reveal and increase of 26% in master’s and doctoral degrees conferred in the area of … Continue reading

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Just in Time Education

In my first post in this series on the future of education, I highlighted four notable themes from the ASU GSV Summit related to the need for a universal learning system.  This week I explore “just in time” (JIT) education. … Continue reading

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PROPEL – Part II: The Case for Developing an Organizational Change Initiative

As described in Part I of this series, the changing environment of higher education requires that colleges and universities adapt. One time adaptations will not suffice as technology, diverse student bodies, and societal needs continue to evolve more rapidly than … Continue reading

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A Universal Learning System

For the last three days, I’ve had the privilege of attending the ASU GSV Summit in San Diego. The ASU GSV Summit brings together educators, entrepreneurs, funders, and corporations to discuss, reflect on, and propose innovative approaches to improving educational … Continue reading

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