Accreditation-”Accreditation is the recognition that an institution maintains Hestandards requisite for its graduates to gain admission to other reputable institutions of higher learning or to achieve credentials for professional practice. The goal of accreditation is to ensure that education provided by institutions of higher education meets acceptable levels of quality.” (U.S. Department of EducationLinks to an external site., website 19 May, 2016)
Blended Model-Is a process by which students take courses through various means such as in a classroom, online, web-enhanced, study abroad, hybrid, etc. Students utilize two or more of these methods to complete their education.
Digital Native-”a person who has been familiar with computers, the Internet, and other digital technology from a young age.” (Dictionary.comLinks to an external site.. website 20 May, 2016)
Global Hybrid Business Courses-The Walker Global Hybrid Courses are 3 credit hour courses consisting of a blend of online and immersive travel learning offered by the Walker School of Business & Technology. They are composed of 8 weeks of online work with a one week travel component offering students the opportunity to explore a global business, technology or management issue in locations around the world.
Higher Learning CommissionLinks to an external site. (HLC)-Our accrediting body. “The Higher Learning Commission is a regional accreditation agency that accredits degree granting institutions of higher education that are based in the 19-state North Central region of the United States. Institutions that HLC accredits are evaluated against HLC’s Criteria for AccreditationLinks to an external site., a set of standards that institutions must meet to receive and/or maintain accredited status. HLC’s Criteria for Accreditation reflect a set of guiding valuesLinks to an external site.. The accreditation process is based on a system of peer reviewLinks to an external site.. Approximately 1,300 educators from institutions of higher education serve as peer reviewers conducting accreditation evaluations for other institutions. Peer reviewers also serve on committees that make up the decision-making bodies of the accreditation process.” (HLCLinks to an external site., website 19 May, 2016)
Inbox/Communication-The Communications tool or Inbox is an internal communications system specific to only WorldClassRoom. This is not Webster Email.
Millenials-people born between 1980-2000.
Postmodality-era in which education no longer happens in a singular mode (on campus or online); where students combine modalities to fit their educational needs.
WebNet+- a synchronous online learning experience that connects faculty and students via online means in real time.
WorldClassRoom (WCR)-WorldClassRoom (powered by learning management system Canvas by Instructure) is the portal used for all of Webster's online courses. It includes many tools and features that help make the online learning experience efficient and intuitive.
WorldClassRoom FAQs- WorldClassRoom FAQs provide step-by-step instructions on a wide variety of WorldClassRoom and Connections topics.