PUBLIC POLICY by Dianne Butler

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PUBLIC POLICY

Published on Nov 19, 2015

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

PUBLIC POLICY

Untill July 1, 2013, over 30 years, there have been no changes to Public Policy in Connecticut
Administered by the Department of Higher Education
Consolidated financial aid from three programs into one called the Governor's Scholarship Program (GSP)

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ECONOMIC/BUDGETARY TRENDS

Combined deficits of 50 state governments $85 billion
External sources of funding needed
Online learning cost effective way to deliver postsecondary
Funding challenges not resolved
Fewer funding resources to meet lifelong learning

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DEMOGRAPHIC TRENDS

Students need to be competent prior to graduation
Internet is dominating the economy increasing the power of people and changing business models
Everyone needs to be computer competent to survive in the 21st century
Large growth in internet usage

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EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY TRENDS

Electronic educational technology important part of society today
Slight plateauing of online learning
Online learning is foundational to both education and life
A world of information in our hand
Increases scores on standardized tests
Potential to change education

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REFERENCES

Hodgkinson, H. (November, 2008). Demographic Trends and the Federal Role in Education 1-31
Howell, S., Lindsay, N., & Williams, P. (2014). Thirty-two trends affeccting distance education. An Informed Foundation for Strategic Planning. Retrieved 7/20/2015 from www.westga.com

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REFERENCES

Prensky, M. (2013). Our Brains Extended. Educational Leadership, 70(6) 22-27

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