Project Ungoverned? The Online Learning Landscape

In Episode 6, we look at the future of online education and enabling technologies, such as blockchain and artificial intelligence. In this episode, we speak with Alex Kaplan, Global Leader of Strategic Deals and member of the executive team at IBM Watson Education. Terms and Organizations Mentioned Algorithmic bias Artificial Intelligence (AI) from IBM Blockchain (from IBM) California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018 Competency Based Education Cultural homogenization Education Without...

In Episode 5, we look at data privacy in primary and secondary schooling, or K-12 as it is known in the United States. In this episode, we speak with Elizabeth Laird, Senior Fellow at the Center for Democracy and Technology. Terms and Organizations Mentioned California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018 Connections Academy EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) Florida Virtual School Individual Accommodation Plan...

In Episode 4, we look at online higher education. In part 2 of this episode, we focus on administration and governance. Today we hear from Joan Campbell, an experienced online course developer, to discuss administrative issues in online higher education. We also reconnect with Matt Dull, Associate Professor from Virginia Tech School of Public and International Affairs (SPIA) to discuss related governance issues. Terms and Organizations Mentioned European Accreditation Board of Higher...

In Episode 4, we look at online higher education. In part 1 of this episode, we look at teaching and learning online. Today we hear from Amy Oberson, a graduate of an online master’s program in counseling and licensed school counselor, and Malena Watrous, Lead Instructor and Curriculum Coordinator from Stanford Continuing Studies Online Creative Writing program. Terms and Organizations Mentioned CACREP - Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs GRE -...

Innovation is taking place internationally in the online education space. In Episode 3, we look at two programs working to improve educational access, and ask: what can these examples of global innovation tell us about the future of online education and its governance? Our guest for Episode 3 Part 2 is Our guest for Episode 3 Part 2 is Aakash Seethi, CEO of Quest Alliance. Terms and Organizations Mentioned 21st Century Skills Anandshala (Joyful Schools) Blended...

In Episode 3, we look at two innovative programs working to improve educational access globally, and ask: what can these examples tell us about the role online learning could play in creating new educational pathways and outcomes? Our guest for Episode 3 Part 1 is Shana Kennedy-Salchow, Head of Transfer Guidance at Kiron Open Higher Education, who tells us about their program to improve educational access for refugees. Kiron is based in Berlin and has offices in Lebanon and...

In Episode 2, we look at two examples of online education that showcase new ways of teaching and learning online, and reflect the diverse partnerships involved in creating and delivering online programs. We also ask: what type of good governance is needed to ensure consistent educational quality? Our guest for Episode 2 Part 1 is implementation specialist Emily Smith Goering, who tells us about their online professional development program for social workers, clinicians, and mental health...

In Episode 2, we look at two examples of online education that showcase news ways of teaching and learning online, and reflect the diverse partnerships involved in creating and delivering online programs. We also ask: what type of good governance is needed to ensure consistent educational quality? Our guest for Episode 2 Part 2 is Julie Murat, COO of Bridge for Billions, who tells us about their online program for entrepreneurs. Terms Mentioned Blue Ocean Strategy (Book by W. Chan Kim &...

In Episode 1, we look at governance and the rules of engagement in online education, but first start with the task of identifying a common vocabulary and understanding what governance actually means. Guests include Clemens Spiess, Senior Project Manager in the Department of International Relations America and Asia, International Relations America and Asia at the Robert Bosch Foundation, Matt Dull, Associate Professor from Virginia Tech School of Public and International Affairs (SPIA), and...

In this introductory episode, we give an overview of our six-episode podcast series exploring governance in online education, global snapshots of online learning, new ways of teaching and learning, higher education, K-12 / schooling, and the future of education. We also provide you with some key things to keep in mind while you listen to the series: the global education agenda, the online education market size, and a framework to think about an education ecosystem. If you’re an online...

Take a sneak peek at our new podcast series. The Project Ungoverned? Podcast looks at the the brave new world of online learning. We talk to educators, learners, visionaries, and pioneers in online education from across the globe to look at the possibilities, challenges, and governance of online learning. As traditional boundaries in education such as classroom walls, time-based lessons, and age-based instruction disappear rapidly, education is becoming more accessible, affordable, and...