This is an analysis by Microsoft Copilot done in June 2024 of a detailed plan to charge 5% VAT on all fee-paying education. It does not represent the views of any author or political party, but does take account of the web consensus circa June 2024 on data and narrative for this topic.
The EDEN 2024 conference in Graz was an eagerly anticipated event for Paul Bacsich, offering the opportunity to share his research message, reconnect with colleagues, and engage with the latest developments in online learning. His positive experience in Graz included insightful presentations and discussions on AI, leadership in digital education, virtual schools, the history of online learning (and lessons to learn from it), and the chance to explore the city's scenic offerings incljuding the Cathedral, CIty Park and the Schlossberg.
As one of the pair of judges of the "Online School of the Year" award for The Tutors' Association I am looking forward to the National Tutoring Awards tomorrow evening (Friday 21 June) at the Leonardo Royal Hotel London City. Looking forward to meeting virtual schools and tutoring providers.
On behalf of the joint authors Paul Bacsich presented the team's report What schools can learn from virtual schools (and online universities) and sought feedback from the research community. He also invited further experts to contribute papers to the Education Sciences journal Special Issue on Virtual Schools for K-12 Education: Lessons Learned and Implications for … Continue reading What schools can learn from virtual schools – final presentation at EDEN 2024 Graz
Government should from now on solve in schools the issues created in schools that universities are increasingly expected to "solve". Government and universities should think more out of the box and at a whole-system level If students are coming out of school with the ability to study in HE but without relevant qualifications, then routes should be found to offer them the qualifications, but outside (and before they start at) universities. Some constraints on student entry, subject choice, location choice and lifestyle choices while at university may be required to generate efficiencies.
This is an updated response to a blog post by Jim Dickinson in March on "ways to make UK higher education cheaper to run" and Bob Drake's recent LinkedIn post of 28 May 2024 on "Whoever wins the UK General Election in July needs to have a serious conversation about Higher Education (HE). The history of cost studies in higher education is highlighted, along with questions about the current cost situation in the UK and comparisons to other countries.
This Manifesto for England presents key proposals to leverage digital learning in schools, without large increases in expenditure. The manifesto aims to enhance the quality and accessibility of K-12 education through technology.
The Tutors Association "Online School of the Year" shortlist of 5 published today
Abstract for our talk for "What schools can learn from virtual schools (and online universities)" for the EDEN DLE 2024 Annual Conference "Learning in the Age of AI: Towards Imaginative Futures", to be held in Graz, Austria, 16-18 June 2024.
The Special Issue of the MDPI Journal "Education Sciences" aims to consolidate cutting-edge research and insights into K-12 virtual schools to serve as a comprehensive resource for researchers, policy makers, school leaders and virtual school teachers. Its full title is “Virtual Schools for K-12 Education: Lessons Learned and Implications for Digital K-12 and Other Sectors of Education” (Guest Editors: Paul Bacsich, Sara de Freitas and Bieke Schreurs). The deadline for submissions is now 1 October 2024.
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