Looking back and looking ahead. I first got to know Anne Keehn over a decade ago through her role as entrepreneur in residence and senior fellow at the Gates Foundation. Since her time at Gates, Anne and I have collaborated on numerous projects and convenings. As Anne prepares for her next adventure at the intersections of higher education and technology, she agreed to collaborate on this Q&A.
Many students struggle with unstable internet access, according to a new report. While students are mostly self-reliant when troubleshooting tech problems, colleges still have a role to play in easing students’ tech burdens.
Widespread misconceptions have arisen, write members of the National Council for Online Education, but when done correctly, online courses can be as effective as face-to-face ones.
A new report from Every Learner Everywhere, produced in collaboration with Tyton Partners and the Association for Public and Land-grant Universities, offers strategies for investing in digital learning infrastructure while bridging equity gaps to better serve under-represented students.
The chancellor of Northeastern University described in-person learning as “the gold standard,” sparking outcry from administrators of online education who strongly disagree.