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Associations play an important role in higher education

Aaron Wolowiec

But with credentialing programs, MOOCs, conferences and other online offerings, associations can fill the skills gap. At the same time, Engel and Alcorn offer some tips for associations to take the next step in the educational spectrum: Clearly define educational competencies needed, including soft skills. Try MOOCs or coding camps.

Education 180
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Associations play an important role in higher education

Aaron Wolowiec

But with credentialing programs, MOOCs, conferences and other online offerings, associations can fill the skills gap. At the same time, Engel and Alcorn offer some tips for associations to take the next step in the educational spectrum: Clearly define educational competencies needed, including soft skills. Try MOOCs or coding camps.

Education 180
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Six Issues Associations Are Having Difficulty Responding To

Velvet Chainsaw

Hat tips educator Terry Heick.). We have a large variety of learning options today. MOOCS, elearning, digital events, blended learning, curated feeds, are brazen to association offerings. Hat tips authors and bloggers at Edutopia and TeachTought for helping spark this line of thinking. It’s the future.