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The Forum on the Future of Public Education

The Forum on the Future of Public Education strives to bring the best empirical evidence to policymakers and the public.

The Forum draws on a network of premier scholars to create, interpret, and disseminate credible information on key questions facing P-20 education. The Forum pursues original research and facilitates collaboration between researchers and policymakers to examine the pressing issues shaping the future of public education. Key constituencies of the Forum include scholars who influence research, policy and practice; policy makers and policy making bodies at all levels; members of the media who influence public opinion; foundations, organizations, business groups and others who support, criticize and advocate for reform; and citizens who make choices about education for themselves and their children.

America is witnessing a drastic redefinition of the policies and practices associated with “public education.” Too often, discussions around the future of public education are strong on passion but short on actual evidence. The Forum for the Future of Public Education is filing that gap by building a resource of objective, research-based insights on key educational issues. We are establishing an open venue- a true public forum to debate controversial and consequential policy issues that will shape American’s future.

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HRD 480 Foundation of Online Teaching and Learning (Spring 2017) - Seats are still available!

by Eunjung Grace Oh / Jan 10, 2017

HRD 480 Foundation of Online Teaching and Learning

Spring 2017

Instructor: Eunjung Grace Oh

Location: 166 Education

Time: 1-3:50 pm on Tuesdays

CRN: 64984 or 64985 

Course Description (The course is available to all students!)

The course seeks to build foundational knowledge in online teaching and learning and distance education in both higher education and workplace learning settings. Major areas of interest include the historical and conceptual foundations, current status and trends, design and development, teaching and learning strategies, learning technology and digital media, online learners and instructors, evaluation, research and scholarship and so forth.

Questions? Please contact egraceoh@illinois.edu.