By Jeremy Shaki - EvoLLLution. As the knowledge economy grows in the wake of the recession, employers have a greater demand for highly educated professionals than ever before. Colleges and universities alone have been unable to meet this demand, and private, unaccredited education providers have stepped in to provide students with access to programs specifically designed to get them into high-demand fields. More...

By Angie Besendorfer - EvoLLLution. When I mention that I work for Western Governors University (WGU), an online university, many people tell me, “I tried that once but I just didn’t have the self-discipline.” Their experience with online learning included little beyondlogin information and a final deadline. Luckily, online education is progressing dramatically. More...

By Michael Horn - EvoLLLution. The evolution of technology and technological tools over recent years has positively impacted the effectiveness of online learning, which has transformed into a highly engaging, highly integrated platform for students to pursue postsecondary credentials with maximum flexibility. Of course, as with any technology, there is still room for improvement and growth. More...

By Didina Gonzalez - EvoLLLution. Employer investment in corporate education is skyrocketing as corporations are recognizing the importance of having employees on the cutting-edge of innovation and change. In fact, many employers think their employees need constant education and training just to keep up with the changes happening in their industry. More...

By Pat James-Hanz - EvoLLLution. Since its inception, online programming has continued to evolve to better meet the needs of its students, mainly non-traditional, part-time learners with competing priorities. Great strides have been taken to create rich, engaging experiences for online learners, and colleges have looked to the adoption and implementation of different tools and strategies to support this transformation. More...

By Theresa Gilliard-Cook - EvoLLLution. Assignments requiring students to create multimedia are steadily becoming more common in both K-12 and higher education settings. There are many benefits to integrating this type of assignment into the classroom, namely because they tap into several Higher Order Thinking (H.O.T) skills that are essential to authentic learning. More...

By Walter Pearson - EvoLLLution. The practice of prior learning assessment (PLA) has grown in visibility as the nation wakes up to the importance of helping more adult students to complete their degrees. More...

By Ed Klonoski - EvoLLLution. Enrollment numbers are falling and institutions are scrambling to serve the massive market of non-traditional students, but have not been overwhelmingly successful. The biggest roadblock for these students is the cost of a postsecondary education and the time to completion. But what if there was a way to minimize these concerns? Acceptance of Prior Learning Assessments (PLA) along with recognition of other forms of non-academic learning is the answer. More...