I spent the past week in Orlando, FL learning about online education. As a part of that experience, I attended (along with 1500+ in Orlando and 1200+ virtual attendees) the 18th Annual Sloan Consortium International Conference on Online Learning. The Sloan conference offered hundreds of formal learning opportunities alongside several scheduled networking events. While I was in the minority as a first time attendee, I had no trouble finding my way into any and all of Read More …
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A Shift in Theological Education (#0292)
In the last two weeks two United Church of Christ (UCC) related seminaries have announced plans to launch or expand hybrid or online educational offerings. Andover Newton Theological Seminary will partner with The Alban Institute to offer "courses in church leadership and vitality . . . using Andover Newton’s online learning system and Alban’s authors as instructors." These four week offerings are designed primarily as continuing education for clergy. Eden Theological Seminary will Read More …