Abstract
In today’s higher education world, asynchronous learning is the power tool. Moreover, the associated techniques for using asynchronous learning to support in-class and online instruction are bringing learning to life in new and exciting ways. This edition of the Journal of Asynchronous Learning Networks examines the role of these anytime, anyplace tools with a special focus on the characteristics of the community college movement—particularly the access, affordability, and outreach elements. Readers are treated to explorations of demographic trends, technological tools, and change-management strategies from well known researchers and practitioners. The conversation often ranges beyond community college, and that is with purpose. Community colleges are part of the broader family of education as well as a piece of the social and political fabric of the communities that they serve and thus deserve to be explored in this more complete context.
Highlights
Community colleges are a vital part of the larger higher education community in the United States and increasingly around the world
The associated techniques for using asynchronous learning to support in-class and online instruction are bringing learning to life in new and exciting ways
This edition of the Journal of Asynchronous Learning Networks examines the role of these anytime, anyplace tools with a special focus on the characteristics of the community college movement— the access, affordability, and outreach elements
Summary
Community colleges are a vital part of the larger higher education community in the United States and increasingly around the world. If It Ain’t Broke, Improve It: Thoughts on Engaging Education for Us All explores the use of asynchronous tools, as well as a host of others, that are useful in making learning more engaging for all. The Road to DotCalm, League for Innovation President and CEO Mark Milliron draws on the work of key League initiatives surrounding the digital divide and consulting engagements with hundreds of colleges to offer thoughts about avoiding hazards on the road ahead for technology and learning The article concludes this journal with a compelling call to diligently and calmly work toward broader inclusion in education as a prerequisite for life in an increasingly digital democracy
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