Post University: The Importance of Higher Education Jillian Fowler Post University

Who is Post? 125 years of educational success Open environment to all wanting to learn Full online education option Full in-classroom option Small intimate campus Individualized Learning

Technology Outside The Classroom In the Classroom Online learning-Adaptive Learning Self paced classroom “Learning how to Learn” Makes education possible for all Personalized Learning One-on-one interaction In class & online=Success 74% students react positively 74% teachers expand learning *Higher education is easy, making it compatible to every student is the challenge!*

Futuring Techniques/Methodology Scanning & Scenarios Pros Cons Future educational development Develop learning for each student Based on experiences Environmental/technology Research backup “In the field” tests Open minded May not fit all students May need constant fixing Look good on paper, not in classroom Stressful on teacher & student My not think openly

Technology Trends “Blended Learning” Online Education & Degrees Skill based learning “Hands on” interactions Hybrid classes Open to all Students

Economic Trends For-Profit School Associated Negatives FACTS Money hungry Not a “real” school Only rich can attend Degrees don’t mean anything Unaffordable Not all students can fit in All money put back into school Used for the students Profits used for skill based learning Focused on all students (even non- traditional) Smaller schools = one-on-one People don’t know us

Demographic Non-Traditional friendly Online friendly First time student friendly All Ages All races All learning levels Worldwide Nationwide Athlete friendly

Scenario Next 5 years… Higher education Lectures, classroom, online Some classes are too big Online courses are not taught properly Kids need to be challenge and kept interested Most college classes are “boring” Need more exciting options

Plan For Change More technology (Computers, PowerPoints, group teaching) More hands on education (in-field, drawing/visual learning) More academic teaching options (Skype, outdoors, games) Smaller classes/more of the same class “In-field” experienced professors (scholarly practitioners)

Call to Action! Step 1 Step 2 Enable students to have technology in the classroom Have professors be trained in both online & classroom environments Have students trained to know how to access online resources and book resources Have professors available on a daily basis so students can see them. Have more classroom space available, more classes = more professors Have professors with at least a few years experience in field they are teaching. More experience=more educated students Have access to internships or “hands-on” environments for students as part of their course participation

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