Online vs. Brick and Mortar
Published on Mar 31, 2019
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Online vs. Brick and Mortar
How Advances in Technology Have Changed the Face of Higher Education
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Evolution of Online Learning
- 1870-Magic Lantern
- 1890-Chalkboard
- 1920-Radio
- 1930-Overhead Projector
- 1940-Ballpoint Pen
- 1950-Headphones
- 1951-Videotapes
- 1950s-Skinner Teaching Machine
- 1959-Photocopier
- 1972-Handheld Calculator
- 1972-Scantron System
- 1980s-Personal Computers
- 1990s-World Wide Web
- Toda
Online Enrollments
How have advances in technology allowed online education to overshadow brick and mortar degree offerings?
Methodology
- Professional Literature
- Thought-Leader Presentations
- Scholarly Research
- Government and Consultant Reports
Findings
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Cost
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Insufficient Adaptability
Lack of Flexibility
AI and Online Learning
- AR, VR, Machine Learning, Gamification
- Big Data, Wearable Devices, Assistive Technology
- Adaptive Learning and Data and Learning Analytics
- Video Conferencing and Online Course Platforms
Example of AI in Action
Another Example of AI in action
Third Example of AI in action
Non-Technological Developments
- Mentorship models
- Communities of practice
- Increase in SOCs
- Reputation gains for online ed
- Increased access
- Greater connection to workplace
Potential Drawbacks
- Elimination of some teaching jobs
- US higher education dominance threatened
- Little to no cost savings
- Virtual not the same as in-person
- School closures & changes to credentialing
Hybrid/Blended models a current favorite
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Surprising Finding
- Hybrid/blended models a current favorite
- Small online courses (SOCs) underappreciated
