Comments on: The Effect of the Economy on Online Learning http://www.theother85percent.com/2009/01/the-effect-of-the-economy-on-online-learning/ Working adults and the new world of higher education Sat, 20 Mar 2010 05:08:32 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Greg Jensen http://www.theother85percent.com/2009/01/the-effect-of-the-economy-on-online-learning/comment-page-1/#comment-3003 Greg Jensen Mon, 12 Jan 2009 19:55:14 +0000 http://www.theother85percent.com/?p=116#comment-3003 Hi Mike, I started writing a blog a few days ago to discuss Human Capital Management. I am currently looking for opportunities in HR/and or higher Education administration. An area that I chose to discuss, blends very nicely with your article. You may find the brief blog here: http://the4p-process.blogspot.com/2009/01/continuing-and-higher-education-shelter.html, with a link to a great report written by the American Association of School Administrators. This article is entitled: Report of Findings: Impact of the Economic Downturn on Schools Respectfully, Greg Jensen Hi Mike,

I started writing a blog a few days ago to discuss Human Capital Management. I am currently looking for opportunities in HR/and or higher Education administration.

An area that I chose to discuss, blends very nicely with your article.
You may find the brief blog here: http://the4p-process.blogspot.com/2009/01/continuing-and-higher-education-shelter.html, with a link to a great report written by the American Association of School Administrators. This article is entitled: Report of Findings: Impact of the Economic Downturn on Schools

Respectfully,

Greg Jensen

]]> By: Mike Offerman http://www.theother85percent.com/2009/01/the-effect-of-the-economy-on-online-learning/comment-page-1/#comment-2970 Mike Offerman Fri, 09 Jan 2009 21:02:24 +0000 http://www.theother85percent.com/?p=116#comment-2970 Hi Keith, thanks for sharing your two points. The points are well made. Appreciate your comments. Mike Hi Keith, thanks for sharing your two points. The points are well made. Appreciate your comments.

Mike

]]> By: Mike Offerman http://www.theother85percent.com/2009/01/the-effect-of-the-economy-on-online-learning/comment-page-1/#comment-2969 Mike Offerman Fri, 09 Jan 2009 21:00:41 +0000 http://www.theother85percent.com/?p=116#comment-2969 David, Michigan is not one of the states that I would identify as a problem state. While there are some recent changes there to make licensing of some professionals more difficult by requiring that those professionals received their degree from a university that has specialized accreditation, the ability to offer online programs in Michigan is not as restricted as it is in some other states. That is a very good thing because we all realize the "economic devastation" that you cite. Thanks for your comment and question. Mike David, Michigan is not one of the states that I would identify as a problem state. While there are some recent changes there to make licensing of some professionals more difficult by requiring that those professionals received their degree from a university that has specialized accreditation, the ability to offer online programs in Michigan is not as restricted as it is in some other states. That is a very good thing because we all realize the “economic devastation” that you cite.

Thanks for your comment and question.

Mike

]]> By: Keith Hampson http://www.theother85percent.com/2009/01/the-effect-of-the-economy-on-online-learning/comment-page-1/#comment-2959 Keith Hampson Fri, 09 Jan 2009 03:09:19 +0000 http://www.theother85percent.com/?p=116#comment-2959 Couldn't agree more, Mike. Two points to add . . . First, the policies that inhibit students taking courses out of state with online providers is clearly not focussed on the best interests of the student (to get more education) or even the longer term interests of the state (to have an educated citizenry). It serves, instead, the states who see enrollment in their own institutions as a source of revenue (i.e. keep the money in the family). This is understandable, though short-sighted. And this desire to keep money from flowing over state lines may grow as the impact of the economic slowdown is felt more deeply. Second, the relatively rapid growth of the larger pioneer online providers will likely continue. Volume provides these institutions with economies of scale (allowing sufficient investment; keeping prices down) and a critical mass of intellectual capital (doing it well). All things remaining constant, I see these providers capturing a greater total share of students - but for all the right reasons: they do it well, and efficiently. Couldn’t agree more, Mike.
Two points to add . . .
First, the policies that inhibit students taking courses out of state with online providers is clearly not focussed on the best interests of the student (to get more education) or even the longer term interests of the state (to have an educated citizenry). It serves, instead, the states who see enrollment in their own institutions as a source of revenue (i.e. keep the money in the family). This is understandable, though short-sighted. And this desire to keep money from flowing over state lines may grow as the impact of the economic slowdown is felt more deeply.
Second, the relatively rapid growth of the larger pioneer online providers will likely continue. Volume provides these institutions with economies of scale (allowing sufficient investment; keeping prices down) and a critical mass of intellectual capital (doing it well). All things remaining constant, I see these providers capturing a greater total share of students – but for all the right reasons: they do it well, and efficiently.

]]> By: David Goodrich http://www.theother85percent.com/2009/01/the-effect-of-the-economy-on-online-learning/comment-page-1/#comment-2958 David Goodrich Fri, 09 Jan 2009 01:57:51 +0000 http://www.theother85percent.com/?p=116#comment-2958 Do you have any legislative pitfall specifics that you might be able to mention in regards to the state of Michigan where I am from? I found this post to be fascinating by the way especially as I myself live in a state that is experiencing such economic devastation and as I pursue a career in instructional design for online learning. Do you have any legislative pitfall specifics that you might be able to mention in regards to the state of Michigan where I am from? I found this post to be fascinating by the way especially as I myself live in a state that is experiencing such economic devastation and as I pursue a career in instructional design for online learning.

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