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Education Transformation Through Technology
As MIT develops and adapts technology—and applies it to education—the daily experience of students at MIT and around the world is transformed. The fruits of this effort are maturing from mere promise to broad and sustainable impact.
Disruptive Tech Alone Won't Revolutionize Education
Few sectors have featured more innovation ideas in recent years. A decade ago, Massive Open Online Courses, or MOOCs, were set to revolutionize higher learning. The promise was that anyone would be able to do the equivalent of a PhD in quantum physics from the comfort of their bedroom.
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A GUIDE TO ISSUING REQUESTS FOR PROPOSALS FOR CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
As construction and design sector professional development continues to evolve in Canada, use of RFP's to develop course syllabus and training are trending upward. This CDECC guide, currently under development assists buyers of CPD services and service providers in attracting qualified practitioners, achieving desired outcomes and setting of performance expectations. The guide will clarify many misunderstood concepts of building a course, building a comprehensive CPD programs and deploying the course or program,
A GUIDE TO DEVELOPING A CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (CPD) PROGRAM AT YOUR LOCAL ASSOCIATION
Building a sustainable and effective CPD program takes a lot of work and energy. Many associations or organizations are working at capacity solving challenges for members of their organization. CDECC has undertaken to develop a comprehensive guide to assist both ICI and residential home builder association leaders operating throughout Canada develop a sustainable program for their membership benefit. The guide includes start-up costs, curriculum development, course offering and more.
A PRACTICAL GUIDE TO COURSE CANCELLATION FEES
Whether a practitioner, or seller of education programs and courses, cancellation policies are always a challenge. When is sufficient notice of cancellation? Is a 10% cancellation fee reasonable for all the administrative burden? If no policy, then what? Should practitioners reasonably charge cancellation fees, at what point? These are all questions that arise and can be answered through policy that is endorsed by the CDECC. As a practitioner or affiliate, this guide complete with templates is yours - complimentary.
POLICY STATEMENT ON USE OF NATIONAL TRAINING STANDARD FOR CONSTRUCTION PLANNING
The NTS was developed in 2012 by the Construction Sector Council, now BuildForce in Canada. CDECC will be reviewing the standard to include current technologies and advancements in teaching and pedagogy
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