Stimulating Innovation with e-Portfolios

According to the influential AAC&U report Making Progress?,
“The e-portfolio is an ideal format for collecting evidence of student work.” But how do you know you’re making the most effective use
of e-portfolios to promote innovative approaches to learning?
Join us for a free one-hour webinar on Stimulating Innovation
with e-Portfolios with presenters from AAC&U and Loyola
University Chicago. Dr. Rhodes explains why the AAC&U considers
a combination of e-portfolios and scoring rubrics to be “the most promising strategy for both assessment and improvement.” Dr. Green and Ms. Kehoe contribute their on-the-ground expertise in using
e-portfolios to transform pedagogy at Loyola University Chicago.

Premiered: Wednesday, January 31, 2013 |  Expires: April 5, 2013

This webinar is sponsored by Taskstream and hosted by The Chronicle of Higher Education. All content presented during the event is provided by the speakers.

Modernizing Legacy Systems – Embracing Enterprise SaaS Solutions
January 30, 2013  •  2:00 p.m. Eastern Time

Is your institution considering a move to the cloud? Join senior leaders from Broward College on January 30 at 11 AM PST / 2 PM EST, as they discuss their move to the cloud-from decision making to implementation. Listen in as they cover:

• The advantages they found with the SaaS model

• Solutions to previous IT concerns-like scalability, reliability, security

• Why they ultimately chose to go with a cloud solution

Join us to hear dfirsthand about their experiences selecting Workday's solution for higher education. 

Speakers: Patti Barney, Vice President, Information Technology, Broward College Mike Duffield, General Manager, Education & Government Workday

Premiered: Wednesday, Janyary 30, 2013 |  Expires: April 5, 2013

This webinar is sponsored by Workday and hosted by The Chronicle of Higher Education. All content presented during the event is provided by the speakers.

Addressing the College Readiness Crisis: Innovative Strategies for Developmental Education

According to Complete College America, 40% of incoming freshman are not college ready. Institutions, more than ever, are being tasked to implement solutions to address this critical issue while facing a complex set of challenges. Through all this one thing is clear, there is no one-size-fits-all approach to developmental education. In this webinar, key academic leaders from Cleveland State Community College and West Virginia University at Parkersburg will share their experiences in thinking outside of the box to create enhanced developmental education programs that serve students in a personalized manner to accelerate remediation.

Premiered: Thursday, January 24, 2013 |  Expires: April 5, 2013

This webinar is sponsored by Pearson and hosted by The Chronicle of Higher Education. All content presented during the event is provided by Cleveland State Community College, West Virginia University at Parkersburg, and Pearson.

The Road Ahead at Bb: Institutional Benefit & Value

More teaching is happening online than ever before causing a shift in the traditional notion of higher education. Students expect a learning experience that is personalized, immediate, and connected. The prevailing online learning models in place over the past decade now seem out of date. To stay competitive and drive measurable success, institutions are experimenting with new approaches for online education by launching MOOCs, integrating and sharing open education resources, and enhancing the learning experience for socially connected students. 

Premiered: Wednesday, December 5 |  Expires: March 5, 2013

This webinar is sponsored by Blackboard and hosted by The Chronicle of Higher Education. All content presented during the event is provided by Blackboard.

Technology’s Role in Honing a Competitive Edge:
Trends and Challenges in Higher Education Technology

Just like businesses compete for customers, universities compete to attract the best and brightest students each year. From global recruiting into top tier business schools to local recruiting of student athletes, this competition plays a role in all levels of education. By offering the best technologies available, universities can develop or hone their competitive edge. Join Dr. Mike Hardin, Dean of the Culverhouse College of Commerce at the University of Alabama, and Panasonic’s Director of Higher Education Art Rankin to learn more about technology trends and challenges that today’s universities are facing.

Premiered:  Tuesday, December 4 |  Expires: March 5, 2013

This webinar is sponsored by Panasonic and hosted by The Chronicle of Higher Education. All content presented during the event is provided by Panasonic.

Blended Learning Best in Class:
Making a Difference with Distance Learning

Whether it’s a student needing some summer course credits, a soldier serving the nation in Afghanistan, or a working parent trying to finish her degree, The University of Toledo strives to make learning personal for its students. Ten thousand students from Ohio and abroad benefit from the instruction they receive from UT Online. Designated “Best Practices in Student Services” by the Ohio Learning Network, UT Online created Learning Ventures, a team built to bring the best blended learning experience to the diverse student population. Collaborate before, during and after the event on Twitter, using the live event tweet #givedistance

Premiered:  Thursday, November 15 |  Expires: February 15, 2013

This webinar is sponsored by Echo360 and hosted by The Chronicle of Higher Education. All content presented during the event is provided by Echo360.

The Globalization of Higher Education: Payment Trends, Challenges, and Solutions

Education has become a global industry, unimpeded by the constraints of geographical borders, time zones, or currencies. However, with all the new opportunities that globalization has offered, there have also been increased challenges and risks. Listen to this 45-minute webinar by Western Union® Business Solutions to learn how your institution can capitalize on these opportunities, while also helping improve business processes and potentially protecting itself against unnecessary risk.

Premiered: Wednesday, November 14 |  Expires: February 15, 2013

This webinar is sponsored by Western Union Business Solutions and hosted by The Chronicle of Higher Education. All content presented during the event is provided by Western Union.