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Wk1 current status of online learning

https://screencast-o-matic.com/watch/cYhn1mBa0v Is online learning here to stay? Michael Miller in his book Minds Online, outlines the following factors below as the drive toward technology in Higher education. As an Academic Advisor at a community college in Chicago which is part of a large system of colleges, I do not see the economic factor as what is trending technology at my institutions as many of the stakeholders of the community serviced by the institution does not have access to technology ie.: computers or wifi. Student demand is an expectation of incoming students and returning students regarding technology yet there is push back from students to utilize tools available. I agree with Miller, students are not tolerant of technology that does not operate without a glitch. I do see a huge emphasis both from the institution side and the student side on measurable success. Students are interested in  pass rates on programs and completions rates, ease of the on boarding pr