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Saylor.org: Ken Eisner of AWS Educate joins Saylor Summit Panel
Saylor Academy is very excited to welcome Ken Eisner, Director of Worldwide Education Programs at AWS Educate, as a panelist at the Saylor Academy Summit on Closing the Global Skills Gap! Ken is an education technology leader with 20+ years-experience spearheading initiatives that improve educational outcomes and disrupt traditional delivery models. Ken founded AWS Educate, [...] Read More... The post Ken Eisner of AWS Educate joins Saylor Summit Panel appeared first on Saylor Academy.
Saylor.org: Lina Zuluaga-Ocampo, Author, Journalist, Speaker, and Researcher Moderates Saylor Summit Panel
We are very pleased to have Ms. Lina Zuluaga-Ocampo, a multifaceted journalist, speaker and researcher moderate our panel on Aligning Education and Employment. Join her and our other panelists at the Saylor Academy Summit on Closing the Global Skills Gap, November 14-15, 2019, in Washington DC. Lina worked nine years at a political magazine in Colombia. [...] Read More... The post Lina Zuluaga-Ocampo, Author, Journalist, Speaker, and Researcher Moderates Saylor Summit Panel appeared first on Saylor Academy.
Saylor.org: Building the Capacity to Solve the Global Skills Gap
Capacity building, and leveraging tech-enhanced education models, can help solve the global skills gap. Dr. Sheila Jagannathan explains. [...] Read More... The post Building the Capacity to Solve the Global Skills Gap appeared first on Saylor Academy.
Saylor.org: Adapting Higher Education Credentials to Scale Globally
We are very excited to have Brian Fleming, Executive Director of the Sandbox ColLABorative at Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) as a moderator at our Summit on Closing the Global Skills Gap. (Disclosure: SNHU is also a Saylor Academy Credit Transfer Partner.) The Sandbox ColLABorative is an innovative space and consultancy where he and his [...] Read More... The post Adapting Higher Education Credentials to Scale Globally appeared first on Saylor Academy.
Saylor.org: OER can Help Close the Global Skills Gap
As the Saylor Academy Higher Education Summit nears, we are introducing innovations in education that can help close the global skills gap. Dr. Rajiv Jhangiani, Associate Vice Provost, Open Education of Kwantlen Polytechnic University, is a world-renowned expert, speaker, and author specializing in student-centered pedagogies and open education, and advocates for the use of OER [...] Read More... The post OER can Help Close the Global Skills Gap appeared first on Saylor Academy.
Saylor.org: Megatrends and Higher Education
Dr. Rahul Choudaha, education analyst and expert, is presenting at the Saylor Academy Summit on Closing the Global Skills Gap, November 14-15, 2019. [...] Read More... The post Megatrends and Higher Education appeared first on Saylor Academy.
Saylor.org: Saylor Academy and Montgomery County Community College Partner to Promote Student Degree Completion
Saylor Academy is very pleased to announce a new partnership with Montgomery County Community College of Pennsylvania (MCCC), to provide alternative associate degree completion opportunities for MCCC students. MCCC and Saylor Academy both recognize that adult learners require flexible educational options to balance skill development with work and life demands. Saylor Academy’s always-available, self-paced course [...] Read More... The post Saylor Academy and Montgomery County Community College Partner to Promote Student Degree Completion appeared first on Saylor Academy.
Saylor.org: Saylor Academy, CUNY SPS Partner to Offer Adults Flexible Degree Paths
CUNY SPS and Saylor Academy partner to offer affordable degrees for adult learners. Adults can start with free Saylor.org courses to earn college credit. [...] Read More... The post Saylor Academy, CUNY SPS Partner to Offer Adults Flexible Degree Paths appeared first on Saylor Academy.
Saylor.org: Announcing the Saylor Academy Summit: Closing the Global Skills Gap
Global leaders will discuss the global skills gap, learn innovative education models to solve at the Saylor Academy Summit in Washington, DC. Register at summit.saylor.org. [...] Read More... The post Announcing the Saylor Academy Summit: Closing the Global Skills Gap appeared first on Saylor Academy.
Saylor.org: Earning a US College Degree from India
Krishnaraj used Saylor Academy to earn a US degree from Mumbai, India. You can too, with free online courses at Saylor.org [...] Read More... The post Earning a US College Degree from India appeared first on Saylor Academy.
Saylor.org: Announcement: Summit on the Credentialing Economy in Washington, DC
Saylor Academy and Connecting Credentials are joining forces to host the Summit on the Credentialing Economy on June 7-8 in Washington, DC. This Summit will convene decision makers in higher education, policy, and human resources, as well as funders, providers and employers to go beyond examining the problems in the credentialing marketplace: participants will learn ... Read More ...
Saylor.org: New course – Learning in a Digital Age
We have the pleasure of announcing a brand new course, presented in conjunction with Otago Polytechnic (NZ) and OERu. LiDA100: Learning in a Digital Age provides an opportunity for hands-on practice with digital learning literacies. Although geared toward those involved in higher education, the course is ideal for anyone who wants to build confidence and ... Read More ...
Saylor.org: Saylor Academy partners with Wesley Housing Development Corporation
Saylor Academy is pleased to announce a new partnership with Wesley Housing Development Corporation (Wesley Housing) in Alexandria, Virginia. “This alliance [with Saylor Academy] will help us fully deliver our commitment to promote economic stability for our residents.” Shelley Murphy, President & CEOWesley Housing Wesley Housing develops, owns, and operates affordable housing for low-and-moderate-income families, ... Read More ...
Saylor.org: Welcome Southern New Hampshire University!
Saylor Academy is pleased to announce a new degree completion partnership with Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU). Prospective or current SNHU students will now be able to earn college credit toward SNHU programs, using “Saylor Direct” credit courses and a proctored final exam. Start, Study, Save: Earning Credit with Saylor Academy Partnerships offering transfer opportunities ... Read More ...
Saylor.org: The Weekend Assignment: Space
What is The Weekend Assignment? The purpose of this blog series is to create a casual and fun learning environment where we all can explore a topic/theme each weekend and through the week. Each blog will set a new topic/theme and then share what we all learned from the previous assignment. The assignment for this ... Read More ...
Saylor.org: The Weekend Assignment: Calendars
This Weekend Assignment revolves around the theme of calendars. When was the first calendar created? Why was it created? How many types calendars are used today? These are few questions you can explore. But first let’s look at the previous assignment, food. Almost all major holidays around the world have one similar component, food. They ... Read More ...
Saylor.org: What we are thankful for
Today is Thanksgiving in the United States, a holiday we mark usually by cooking and communing with family and friends. It is also traditional, when gathered, to share the things we are thankful for. We are thankful for our students and partners — from whom we also learn and through whom our work derives value. ... Read More ...
Saylor.org: To excel in business, master business information systems
Management Information Systems. Don’t let the name fool you! Whether or not you are in management, you are already familiar with the topic – after all, you are most likely reading this post on the web using a computer or smartphone. But what is Management Information Systems (MIS)? Here is the definition that we use ... Read More ...
Saylor.org: The Weekend Assignment: Food Holidays
The Weekend Assignment is back, and the theme this weekend is food holidays. What holidays in the world revolve around food? Is the food being celebrated, or is the food being used to celebrate something else? What is the history of food holidays? These are a few questions you could explore. Before we start salivating ... Read More ...
Saylor.org: The Weekend Assignment: AI
Are we close to a world where we will have self aware Artificial Intelligence? What are the minimum requirements for something to be labeled AI? What do you think about when you hear the term AI? Explore this topic in this week’s Weekend Assignment. You could even use your virtual assistant to help you explore. ... Read More ...