January 2025 – Carlos C. Goller

January 31, 2025
By Carlos C. Goller
Course Design, Online Learning, QM, Reflections

Understanding the Shift in Online Learning Revenue Models

I continued watching the CHLOE 9 – Strategy Shift: Institutions Respond to Sustained Online Demand webinar. Eric Fredericksen, Ed.D., Associate Vice President for Online Learning and Professor, University of Rochester; discussed online revenue, funding, and pricing. The CHLOE survey respondents reported that online programs are a net revenue generator. While most institutions reported no additional […]

January 30, 2025
By Carlos C. Goller
Course Design, Instructor Behaviors, Online Learning, Reflections, Teaching techniques

Insights from CHLOE 9: Driving Online Learning Strategies

Tonight I started watching the recording for the CHLOE 9 – Strategy Shift: Institutions respond to sustained online demand webinar. Bethany Simunich, Vice President of Innovation and Research presented on the latest updates. There were several presenters: Bethany Simunich, PhD, Vice President of Innovation and Research, Quality Matters; Richard Garrett, Eduventures Chief Research Officer, Encoura; […]

MAXQDA for Analyzing Ramadan Advertising Impact

Tonight I continued watching MAXQDA sessions. The one I started tonight was a Research Session titled “Thematic Analysis with MAXQDA: Investigating Factors Influencing Audience Attention in Ramadan Advertising.”Wissal Mahdhi was the speaker on October 10, 2024. This was Mahdhi’s graduate research. The research was prompted by the lack of knowledge on consumer responses in Tunisia. […]

January 28, 2025
By Carlos C. Goller
Reflections

Exploring European Identity Through MAXQDA Research

Tonight I watched a MAXQDA Research Session by Justyna Okrucinska. Their graduate work used a mixed-methods study design and MAXQDA. The title of the session was “In Search of the Meaning of European Identity.” Okrucinska is originally from Poland. They work in a research group in the University of Berlin. Their focus and research interests […]

January 27, 2025
By Carlos C. Goller
Course Design, Information Literacy, Instructor Behaviors, Reflections, Teaching techniques

AI in Education: Expert Panel Highlights from the QM Connect Conference

Tonight I continued watching the QM Connect Conference session “The Future of AI: Shaping the Next Generation of Education.” The panelists included Roxana Medieros, Megan Van Buskirk, Jason Neiffer, Rob Gibson, and Siobahn Grady. Gibson spoke about including a “broad curriculum swath” in the committee for AI guidance needed on campuses. Grady spoke about guidance and committees at […]

January 26, 2025
By Carlos C. Goller
Accessibility and UDL, Course Design, Mobile Learning, QM, Reflections, Teaching techniques

How AI is Transforming Teaching: Highlights from the QM Connect Panel

Tonight I watched the QM Connect Conference session “The Future of AI: Shaping the Next Generation of Education.” The panelists included Roxana Medieros, Megan Van Buskirk, Jason Neiffer, Rob Gibson, and Siobahn Grady. The first question was: what do you think the role of AI will be in higher education? Van Buskirk spoke about using […]

January 25, 2025
By Carlos C. Goller
Course Design, Instructor Behaviors, QM, Reflections, Teaching techniques

AI Tools Transforming Instructional Design

Steve Kaufman, a senior instructional designer at the University of Akron, presented a session titled “The AI Empowered Instructional Designer.” Kaufman started with a statement: “This is the most exciting and simultaneously anxious time to work in education.” They described AI as the next disruptor. Kaufman then shared several quotes, including one describing how Google […]

January 24, 2025
By Carlos C. Goller
Course Design, Online Learning, Reflections

AI Innovations in Online Course Design at QM Connect 2024

I watched the last AI Lightning Talk from the QM Connect 2024 conference. Rudy Lopez with the Alamo Colleges District was the presenter of the session “AI to the Rescue: Elevating Quality Assurance in Online Course Design.” As part of the certification of online courses, instructors complete course design training that includes course mapping. The […]

January 23, 2025
By Carlos C. Goller
Course Design, Instructor Behaviors, Mobile Learning, Online Learning, QM, Reflections

Using AI for Effective Instructional Design

The next QM Connect 2024 Conference AI Lightning talk I watched was by Carolyn Stoll and Krista Galyen. The title of the session was “Why Grade Using AI.” Stoll shared how they use AI for rich, robust, feedback. Stoll teaches a writing course in the College of Pharmacy at the University of Cincinnati. Stoll is […]

January 22, 2025
By Carlos C. Goller
Course Design, Information Literacy, Instructor Behaviors, Online Learning, QM, Reflections

Engaging Students with AI: Gamification and Learning Innovations

I’m now watching part 2 of the AI Lightning Talks at QM Connect 2024. The next session I watched was by Page Durham on “The Digital Literacy Quest: Become an AI Hero.” Durham is a senior instructional designer. They developed a module for students to become a digital literacy hero. There is also an escape […]

Month: January 2025