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Breaking Away: First Take on the New Degree Program Models of Next Generation Learning Challenges. Nancy Millichap, Program Officer, NGLC of EDUCAUSE. March 10, 2013. Questions I’ll Try to Answer Today. What is NGLC, and how is the League for Innovation involved? - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Nancy Millichap, Program Officer, NGLC of EDUCAUSE
March 10, 2013
Breaking Away:First Take on the New Degree Program Modelsof Next Generation Learning Challenges
Questions I’ll Try to Answer Today
What is NGLC, and how is the League for Innovation involved?
What is a breakthrough model? What institutions are creating them? What are the models supposed to achieve? What are some features they have in
common? What can you, as an innovator and/or
adopter, take and use at this early stage?
About NGLC
NGLC is identifying and accelerating the quality technology-enhanced solutions that are needed to redefine learning in the United States.
Invest in Innovation
Multiply Impact
Accelerate Adoption
Build and share knowledge and create communities of practice.
NGLC Approach
NGLC Grant Awards
As of December 2012, NGLC has awarded $36,631,917
matching funding is still underway
Wave I Wave II Wave IIIa Wave IIIb$0
$2,000,000
$4,000,000
$6,000,000
$8,000,000
$10,000,000
$12,000,000
$14,000,000
$16,000,000
$18,000,000
Grant Awards To Date 78 grantees 300 partner institutions 29 postsecondary projects
focused on blended learning, open core courseware, learning analytics and deeper learning
20 secondary education projects focused on innovative technology tools linked to the Common Core
And most recently:20 new breakthrough secondary schools, 10 postsecondary degree programs
Announced in late February, Wave IV: $12 Million for Breakthrough K12 Schools
20 schools $9 million
20 planning grants $3 million
We invite you to consider this opportunity with your K12 partners …..
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In 2012, Wave IIIb: Breakthrough Degree Program Models
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Wave IIIb: New Degree Programs – Why?
One-size-fits-all instruction is only effective for a minority of students (Bloom, 1984)
Very few institutions nationally enroll and graduate high percentages of Pell-eligible students (Education Trust, 2012)
Institutions feel locked in to the status quo(National Center for Public Policy and Higher Education, 2008)
Online programs are exploding but their efficacy is doubted (Community College Research Center, 2011)
Too few innovative models exist combining affordability, access, and quality
NGLC’s challenge: design programs that Focus on outcomes for students Spring from the best learning science research Use technology for personalization and
engagement Combine online and face-to-face elements Provide targeted student support Use learning analytics Innovate on both business and academic model,
approaching time, human resources, and instructional delivery differently
And the Winners Were … (Associate’s Degrees)
Southern New Hampshire University Kentucky Community and Technical College
System(through six of their CC campuses)
Rio Salado College New Charter University Altius Education and Ivy Bridge College
And the Winners Were … (Associate’s and Bachelor’s Degrees)
Ameritas College of Brandman University Board of Regents of the University System
of Georgia (with Columbus State University) Northern Arizona University Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
(with South Texas College and Texas A&M Commerce)
What They’re Aiming at: 50/5/5 Targets
Launching in (or by) fall 2013 500 students in first year, 5,000 students by
5th year after launch 50% AA completion rate in 3 years for Pell-
eligible & minority students $5,000-$7,500 in average education &
related spending; sticker price $5,000 or less
Hallmarks of the Breakthrough Models: Modular Courses
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Modular Courses Model: KCTCS
Kentucky Community and Technical College System: Direct2Degree General education courses each converted to
2-3 modules, with pre- and post-assessments “One at a time” progression Pace of progress increased by eliminating
term breaks
Modular Model: Georgia
University System of Georgia Board of Regents (with Columbus State University) Stacked credentials:
Certificate Associate’s degree Bachelor’s degree
Self-paced online modules that complement instructor-paced short-session online courses
Hallmarks of the Breakthrough Models: Student Support
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Hallmarks of the Breakthrough Models: Student Support Altius Education’s Ivy Bridge College
offering multiple pathways based on student interests
Rio Salado College:building on learning analytics systems
Ameritas College of Brandman University: focusing on Hispanic learners with a dual-language immersion program
Hallmarks of the Breakthrough Models: Features of Student Support Knowing the students Building meaningful relationships, in person
and online Keeping costs low Using technology in support of learning
Early alerts to allow timely intervention Customized portals to meet individual needs
Incorporating online tools and resources
Hallmarks of the Breakthrough Models: Competency Approaches
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Hallmarks of the Breakthrough Models: Competency Approaches
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Southern New Hampshire University’s College for America:120 competencies replace courses & credits
Texas Affordable Baccalaureate:faculty jointly developing online, competency-based general ed courses
Northern Arizona University: Personalized Learning Division, faculty developing competencies and modules
Hallmarks of the Breakthrough Models: Competency Program Features Students can show what they already know Students can demonstrate learning (rather
than test-taking skill) Faculty can work together on what students
need to know Employers’ needs can play a role in the
program development process Graduates can point to specific outcomes of
their learning
Breakthrough Models: What do they mean for you? Focus on students first Think beyond “business as usual” Think holistically Consider technology’s potential to enable
innovation Consider joining us
(Breakthrough Models Incubator, Breakthrough Models Academy)
NGLC Resources
Breakthrough Models for College Completion: the Next Generation of Models for Higher Education Shows how10 new higher education degree programs awarded grants under NGLC's third wave of funding are breaking out of business as usual
Next Generation Learning: The Pathway to Possibilitypresents a distilled set of observations about the innovative approaches used by NGLC grantees
Hallmarks of the Breakthrough Models (blog series):#1: Modular Courses#2: Student Support#3: Free Course Content#4: Competency Approaches
Wave IV: $12 Million for Breakthrough Schools
20 schools $9 million
30 planning grants $3 million
Do you have a vision for a new school?We invite you to consider this opportunity.
New School Launch by Fall 2013 or 2014
• Apply by April 22 for a School Launch starting Fall 2013 and anyone interested in a Planning Grant
• Apply by Dec 2 (Cycle 2) for a School Launch starting Fall 2014
http://nextgenlearning.org/breakthrough-grants
Who Should Apply?
• School districts• Charter Management Organizations• Aspiring charter entrepreneurs• Non-profit and for-profit institutions• State education agencies• Related organizations that serve and support
schools, students and teachers
Proposals must engage students in grades 6-12 and include the launch of a new Breakthrough School .
Questions?
Nancy Millichap: [email protected]
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