Podcasts about enrollments

That's right, folks! Next month, Gil is teaching a class on Spinoza's Ethics at Twelve Ten Gallery in Chicago through the Brooklyn Institute for Social Research.Enrollments are now open for anyone interested. Check out the course description and sign up here:https://thebrooklyninstitute.com/items/courses/spinozas-ethics/Hope to see some of you there!leftofphilosophy.comMusic: AMALGAM by Rockot

Is your website helping parents find you—or hiding you from view? In this episode, Brian Duprey and Faith Yocum explain why a strong website isn't just about good looks—it's about visibility, strategy, and serious return on investment. Tune in as they break down how websites impact enrollment, what most child care owners get wrong, and how to make your center stand out online.     Mentioned in this episode: GET TICKETS to the Child Care Genius LEVERAGE Conference:  https://childcaregenius.com/leverage/   Need help with your child care marketing? Reach out! At Child Care Genius Marketing we offer website development, hosting, and security, Google Ads creation and management, done for you social media content and ads management. If you'd rather do it yourself, we also have the Genius Box, which is a monthly subscription chock full of social media & blog content, as well as a new monthly lead magnet every month! Learn more at Child Care Genius Marketing. https://childcaregenius.com/marketing-solutions/  Schedule a no obligation call to learn more about how we can partner together to ignite your marketing efforts. If you need help in your child care business, consider joining our coaching programs at Child Care Genius University. Learn More Here. https://childcaregenius.com/university       Connect with us:  Child Care Genius Website Like us on Facebook Join our Owners Only Private Mastermind Group on Facebook    Join our Child Care Mindset Facebook Group Follow Us on Instagram Connect with us on LinkedIn Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Buy our Books Check out our Free Resource

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Episode Summary: With the new Karate Kid: Legends movie hitting theaters on May 30, 2025, this episode is a masterclass in how martial arts school owners can harness the buzz to boost enrollments. Stephen Oliver shares his decades of marketing wisdom, including stories from past movie promotions like Enter the Dragon, Power Rangers, and The Karate Kid. Together with Duane and Allie, the conversation explores real-world strategies for creating visibility, foot traffic, and community engagement around the movie release—whether it's a hit or a flop. https://youtu.be/vwTym6L1jro Key Takeaways: Use the Movie's MomentumMajor movie releases are marketing goldmines. Parents will be taking their kids to see Karate Kid: Legends, so ride that wave. Get In Early with Local TheatersBuild relationships with theater managers now. Some will let you set up booths for free—others may require rental through national agencies. It's Not Just the Movie—It's the MessageWhat worked about the original Karate Kid wasn't just the fighting—it was the philosophy. Use that message in your marketing. Be Proactive, Not PassiveDon't just sit at a booth and wait for someone to talk. Have interactive elements (like prize wheels or a ninja mascot) and collect leads actively. You Don't Need a Perfect Movie—You Need a PlanWhether the movie is good or bad, it's a talking point. You can reframe or reinforce the message of martial arts depending on the film's impact. Action Steps for School Owners: Contact Your Local Theater This WeekAsk if you can set up a booth opening weekend (May 30–June 2) or even before that with previews. Bonus if you can do a private screening. Create Karate Kid-Themed Referral EventsPlan events like “Bring a Buddy to the Movies” night, birthday parties, or buddy weeks using Karate Kid themes. Design Movie-Themed Marketing AssetsUpdate rack cards, social ads, flyers, and banners with Karate Kid imagery and tie-ins. Bonus: Match the color scheme of the movie posters. Build a Pre-Release BuzzPost on your social media with Karate Kid trivia, throwbacks, or countdowns. Get your students and parents excited. Train Your TeamPrepare your staff with lead capture scripts, appointment-setting processes, and follow-up systems. Plan for High VolumeIf your marketing hits, you'll need systems in place to handle an influx of leads and intros. Make sure your front desk and instructors are ready.

If you're a parent in Castle Rock, Highlands Ranch, Castle Pines, or a surrounding community, Balance Adventure Camp (303-529-9608) is now taking enrollments for its popular outdoor summer programs. Go to https://camp.balanceschools.com/ for more information. Balance Adventure Camp City: Greenwood Village Address: 6833 South Dayton Street #248 Website: https://camp.balanceschools.com/ Phone: +1-303-529-9608 Email: info@camp.balanceschools.com

In this LMScast episode, student confidence coach Anita Van Rooyen describes how she used LifterLMS to target groups rather than individuals in order to effectively sell over 5,000 course enrollments. Instead of promoting to students individually, she collaborated with educational institutions and schools to provide her confidence-boosting activities in large quantities. She made it possible […] The post Selling 5000 Enrollments to Groups Using LifterLMS With Student Confidence Coach Anita Van Rooyen appeared first on LMScast.

Balance Early Learning Academy (303-751-4004)—Aurora's most trusted Colorado Shines Level 5 daycare center and preschool—is now taking new enrollments for infants aged 6 weeks and up. Choose a safe and engaging environment for your child at https://balanceela.com/ Balance Early Learning Academy City: Aurora Address: 15151 E Wesley Ave Website: https://balanceela.com/

Dennis and Brady talk about the couple of games that actually got played, BWAC play is scheduled to start this week, 2025 football enrollments were announced, who stays the same and where were the big changes?

In this episode, I sit down with Darius Goldman, founder of Career Bond, to expose the biggest enrollment killer—lack of financing options. Schools aren't just losing students; they're losing revenue because marketing, admissions, and financial aid teams are stuck fighting a battle they can't win without the right tools.Darius shares his journey from Meratas to Career Bond and why he's doubling down on solving this problem. We break down the brutal reality of the enrollment funnel—students want to enroll, but without flexible funding options, they disappear. We discuss the direct impact on lead conversion, the student journey, and how schools can flip the script by offering smarter financing solutions.We also get real about pushback—what went wrong with Meratas, concerns about Career Bond, and why institutions need to rethink their approach before they bleed out more enrollments. If you're in marketing, admissions, or financial aid, this episode is your wake-up call. Tune in and take notes!

Are you giving prospective parents a reason to remember your child care center after a tour? A well-crafted swag bag can set you apart from the competition and keep your center top of mind. In this episode, Brian Duprey shares why swag bags are a game-changer and what to include to make a lasting impression. Tune in to learn how a small investment can lead to big enrollment results! Mentioned in this episode:   GET TICKETS to the Child Care Genius LIVE Conference: https://bit.ly/ccglive25   Need help with your child care marketing? Reach out! At Child Care Genius Marketing we offer website development, hosting, and security, Google Ads creation and management, done for you social media content and ads management. If you'd rather do it yourself, we also have the Genius Box, which is a monthly subscription chock full of social media & blog content, as well as a new monthly lead magnet every month! Learn more at Child Care Genius Marketing. https://childcaregenius.com/marketing-solutions/  Schedule a no obligation call to learn more about how we can partner together to ignite your marketing efforts. If you need help in your child care business, consider joining our coaching programs at Child Care Genius University. Learn More Here. https://childcaregenius.com/university   Connect with us:  Child Care Genius Website Like us on Facebook Join our Owners Only Private Mastermind Group on Facebook    Join our Child Care Mindset Facebook Group Follow Us on Instagram Connect with us on LinkedIn Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Buy our Books Check out our Free Resources  

So you're getting inquiries, but they're not turning into enrollments? You're not alone! Many home daycare providers and small childcare centers struggle with converting interest into actual sign-ups. In today's episode, I'll break down a step-by-step process to help you move parents from that first call to an official enrollment—without feeling pushy!

You read the title! Next month, Gil is teaching a class on Kant's Critique of Pure Reason at the Goethe Institute in downtown Chicago through the Brooklyn Institute for Social Research.Enrollments are now open for anyone interested. Check out the course description and sign up here:https://thebrooklyninstitute.com/items/courses/new-york/kants-critique-of-pure-reason-chicago/Hope to see some of you there!leftofphilosophy.comMusic: Titanium by AlisiaBeats

Today, we explore the powerful connection between joy and profit. We will rethink the way we approach our work, embracing experimentation, curiosity, and joy as essential tools for creativity, resilience, and earning (waaaaaaaay) more in our business. You'll learn: The surprising connection between experimentation, creativity and growth in business How joy makes work regenerative, helping you stay motivated without relying on willpower or endless hustle The power of the Momentum Effect – layering marketing campaigns, free and low-cost content events, and diverse offers, to build an engaged ecosystem around your business Practical ways to make joy part of your daily routine How to be your own hype girl – and why this is imperative Why conversations are the real currency of growth, and how opening more doors can amplify your results How joy turns into profit when you combine a light-hearted attitude with strategic action and relentless curiosity Ready to make business both profitable and enjoyable? Enrollments for my Hustle & Heart program have just opened. Let's magnify your impact: https://www.hustleandheart.com.au/program108/

Struggling to get enrollments from your social media efforts? You might be making some common mistakes that push parents away. In this episode, I'll reveal 3 social media missteps to avoid and share actionable tips to improve your strategy. What You'll Learn: Why constantly posting about availability might be a turn-off. How to make your visuals and captions reflect your professionalism. The impact of timely responses on building trust with parents.

Enrollments are open for Rapture, our 5 month course teaching you how to build a healthy, loving D/s dynamic. Click here to learn more about Rapture. https://infinitedevotion.com/rapture We begin on January 16th, 2025, so don't wait! Episode 69: Six Years in a 24/7 Dom/sub marriage In this episode, we reflect on six years since the beginning of our Dom/sub dynamic. When we began this journey together, we were already 8 years deep into a very vanilla, and very unconscious relationship. And the process of integrating power exchange dynamics into our marriage has made every part of our relationship better. We had to learn new skills. Unlearn old ways of connecting and experiencing intimacy, and find a deeper, more honest, transparent way of relating each other in order to make D/s work. We've experienced such drastic improvements in every part of our relationship as a Dom/sub couple, compared to our relationship as it was before. Power exchange, and Dominance and submission, have led to better communication, relationships with ourselves, ability to speak up and express our true desires with each other, brought us closer together, reignited our sex life, more respect for ourselves and each other, healing from past traumas, and so much more. Tune into this episode and witness how these power exchange dynamics have improved a marriage and brought us to new levels of intimacy, passion, and connection, even after 14 years of marriage and commitment. Enjoy! ~~~~~ Social Links: Instagram: https://instagram.com/_infinitedevotion YouTube: https://instagram.com/@infinitedevotion Facebook: https://facebook.com/domsubdevotion Andrew & Dawn are full time coaches and educators, working to support individuals and couples in building healthy, loving Dom/sub relationships. Here are some of the different free and paid options of how to work with and learn from us! Subscribe: Get updates when we publish new episodes of Dom Sub Devotion and other new content at https://www.infinitedevotion.com/podcastsubscribe Website: Visit our website at https://infinitedevotion.com for all of our latest content. Coaching: You can learn more about working with us in 1-1 coaching and our various workshops, courses, and programs at https://infinitedevotion.com/store Free Resources: FREE: The 12 Steps to Dominance: A free ebook showing men how to embody a healthy, loving Dominance. Download here: https://www.infinitedevotion.com/12-steps-to-dominance FREE: Inspiring Her Submission Masterclass: A deep dive on how to inspire any woman to submit and surrender to you. Watch here: https://infinitedevotion.com/dominance-masterclass FREE: Devotional Dominance & Submission: A free ebook showing you how D/s dynamics and loving long term relationships work hand in hand. https://infinitedevotion.com/devotional-ds FREE: Get Dawn's Manifesto: The Self Respecting Submissive Woman. Click here to download it now! https://www.infinitedevotion.com/self-respecting-submissive-woman Listen to Andrew's other podcast, Conscious Dominance! Conscious Dominance is a weekly conversation between two Dominant men as we navigate the demands and growth that are required of us in living in and leading inside of 24/7 Dom/sub relationships. These are deep conversations that go straight to the true heart of a Dominant man. Find Conscious Dominance at https://conscious-dominance.captivate.fm/ or on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or anywhere else you like to listen! Becoming a Dominant Man is Andrew's flagship course for Dominant Men. Becoming a Dominant Man leads men through a 12 step process, the 12 Steps to Dominance, to claim full ownership of their lives and their inner strength, so that they can carry a loving strength, true Dominance, into their lives and relationships. Becoming a Dominant Man is a pre-recorded course that men can work through on their own time, but also includes live weekly instruction and Q&A with Andrew at no extra cost. Learn more about Becoming a Dominant Man at https://infinitedevotion.com/becoming-a-dominant-man Our newest course for submissive women is available NOW. Submissive Foundations teaches women how to embody submission from a healthy emotional inner strength. Click the link to learn more! https://infinitedevotion.com/submissive-foundations 00:00 Introduction to Dom Sub Devotion 00:33 Reflecting on Six Years of DS Marriage 01:28 The Evolution of Communication 05:21 Building Self-Awareness and Presence 08:57 Trust and Self-Trust in Relationships 19:56 Expressiveness in Dominance and Submission 25:20 Taking Action and Letting Go 32:13 The Role of Dominance and Submission 32:49 Communication and Avoiding Landmines 33:54 Letting Go and Taking Charge 37:27 Responsibility and Ownership 44:04 Commitment and Trust 58:45 The Skill of Patience 01:03:06 The Transformative Power of D/S Dynamics 01:04:00 Conclusion and Gratitude

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Enrollments are open for Rapture, our 5 month course teaching you how to build a healthy, loving D/s dynamic. Click here to learn more about Rapture. https://infinitedevotion.com/rapture We begin on January 16th, 2025, so don't wait! Episode 68: D/s without punishments, overcoming “nice guy” syndrome, and more! Welcome to the latest episode of the Dom Sub Devotion podcast! In this episode, we have an engaging discussion surrounding the use of punishments within a 24/7 DS (Dominant/Submissive) marriage. We address questions from our Instagram followers about our personal choice to exclude punishment from our dynamic and share insights about why it doesn't work for us. We also delve into the challenges of maintaining authentic communication, and how to navigate changes in your dynamic. Additionally, we reflect on the inaccuracies of DS depictions in movies and books, explore how to have healthy communication check-ins with your partner, and reflect on the challenges for good men stepping into Dominant roles. Tune in to gain thoughtful perspectives and practical advice for fostering a deeply loving and intimate DS relationship. Enjoy! ~~~~~ Social Links: Instagram: https://instagram.com/_infinitedevotion YouTube: https://instagram.com/@infinitedevotion Facebook: https://facebook.com/domsubdevotion Andrew & Dawn are full time coaches and educators, working to support individuals and couples in building healthy, loving Dom/sub relationships. Here are some of the different free and paid options of how to work with and learn from us! Subscribe: Get updates when we publish new episodes of Dom Sub Devotion and other new content at https://www.infinitedevotion.com/podcastsubscribe Website: Visit our website at https://infinitedevotion.com for all of our latest content. Coaching: You can learn more about working with us in 1-1 coaching and our various workshops, courses, and programs at https://infinitedevotion.com/store Free Resources: FREE: The 12 Steps to Dominance: A free ebook showing men how to embody a healthy, loving Dominance. Download here: https://www.infinitedevotion.com/12-steps-to-dominance FREE: Inspiring Her Submission Masterclass: A deep dive on how to inspire any woman to submit and surrender to you. Watch here: https://infinitedevotion.com/dominance-masterclass FREE: Devotional Dominance & Submission: A free ebook showing you how D/s dynamics and loving long term relationships work hand in hand. https://infinitedevotion.com/devotional-ds FREE: Get Dawn's Manifesto: The Self Respecting Submissive Woman. Click here to download it now! https://www.infinitedevotion.com/self-respecting-submissive-woman Listen to Andrew's other podcast, Conscious Dominance! Conscious Dominance is a weekly conversation between two Dominant men as we navigate the demands and growth that are required of us in living in and leading inside of 24/7 Dom/sub relationships. These are deep conversations that go straight to the true heart of a Dominant man. Find Conscious Dominance at https://conscious-dominance.captivate.fm/ or on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or anywhere else you like to listen! Becoming a Dominant Man is Andrew's flagship course for Dominant Men. Becoming a Dominant Man leads men through a 12 step process, the 12 Steps to Dominance, to claim full ownership of their lives and their inner strength, so that they can carry a loving strength, true Dominance, into their lives and relationships. Becoming a Dominant Man is a pre-recorded course that men can work through on their own time, but also includes live weekly instruction and Q&A with Andrew at no extra cost. Learn more about Becoming a Dominant Man at https://infinitedevotion.com/becoming-a-dominant-man Our newest course for submissive women is available NOW. Submissive Foundations teaches women how to embody submission from a healthy emotional inner strength. Click the link to learn more! https://infinitedevotion.com/submissive-foundations 01:14 Discussing Punishments in DS Dynamics 02:35 Personal Boundaries and Experiences 04:50 The Impact of Punishment on Self-Worth 06:52 Fun and Play in DS Relationships 08:55 Correction vs. Punishment 19:28 Questioning the Role of Punishment 24:21 Advice for Couples on Punishment 27:26 The Power of Questioning 28:11 Respect in Communication 30:21 Emotional Expression in Relationships 32:35 The Importance of Open Communication 39:20 Navigating Changing Desires 43:11 Addressing Lower Sex Drive 46:10 Inaccuracies of D/S in Media 51:18 Overcoming Fear in Dominant/Submissive Dynamics 54:35 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

We are taking a very short winter break, but we have something special for your listening enjoyment! We're revisiting this episode, which in turn revisits the potential reasons behind declining accounting enrollments, helped by special guest and MIT Professor Andrew Sutherland. We'll return soon with new episodes for 2025!Check out the latest news on the podcast here: https://linktr.ee/taxesforthemasses

Enrollments are open for Rapture 2025! This five month program begins on January 16th this year, and will take you through a deep instruction and integration of everything you need to know to make D/s work in a long term relationship, whether you're a couple who is already working on this, or solo and wanting these dynamics in your next relationship. Click https://infinitedevotion.com/rapture to learn more and save your seat before we fill up! We are ending 2024 with a look back at an incredible year for our lives, our marriage, our D/s dynamic, and this podcast and our business, Infinite Devotion. And for those of you who are curious, we share a peek ahead into 2025 and some of what we have planned for creating more community amongst our followers, and some other exciting surprises we have in store! And as we always do on our livestreams, we answer a BUNCH of our viewer questions live, and on the spot!

Join us for a special recap episode as we revisit some of the biggest highlights, insights, and inspiring moments from this year. We'll reflect on key takeaways, listener favorites, and valuable lessons learned from our amazing guests. Whether you're catching up or diving in for the first time, this episode is packed with memorable moments that made this year one to remember!

Are you struggling to attract more parents and players to your soccer coaching business? In this video, we reveal 7 effective, FREE strategies that will help you increase enrollments and grow your coaching programs. Whether you're just starting or looking to expand, these actionable tips can make a huge difference in attracting more clients and building a successful soccer coaching business. Watch now and start growing your player base today! Topics covered: How to effectively promote your soccer coaching business Free marketing strategies that actually work Ways to engage and retain parents and players Building strong relationships with the local community Social media tactics for soccer coaches Maximizing word-of-mouth referrals Creating irresistible offers without spending money Don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell icon for more tips on growing your coaching business!

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Crisis Alert: Navigating Plan Closures and Provider Disruptions As agents in the ever-evolving landscape of Medicare, staying ahead of substantial changes is critical. The latest episode of Insurance Business Babes tackled urgent and pressing issues of plan closures and provider disruptions, highlighted by hosts Kathe Kline and Joanna Wyckoff. This year, Kathe Kline faced the daunting reality of 18 Medicare plans closing in her area. It's not just about informing clients; it's about comprehensive client care. Preceding the Annual Enrollment Period (AEP), Kathe's assistant diligently sent out notifications and made follow-up calls to ensure that no client was left uninformed. Kathe emphasized transparency, informing clients that certain actions, like using a guaranteed issue letter, meant she wouldn't earn a commission. Ensuring clients grasped the gravity of their choices was crucial in maintaining trust and service integrity. Adding another layer of complexity, some clients are also facing hospital and provider exits from networks. Joanna Wyckoff shared her experience with an entire county's primary hospital system severing ties with a major insurance provider. These disruptions don't come with guaranteed issue rights, complicating the scenario significantly. The urgency is palpable—clients are in a scramble to either switch plans or face out-of-network costs. These cases illuminate the importance of proactive client communication and a robust contingency strategy. Both hosts highlighted the profound impact automation has had on their business processes. Joanna discussed her success with bulk emailing Scope of Appointments (SOA) through her imo software, saving valuable time and avoiding the tiresome click-after-click manual method. Meanwhile, Kathe embraced creating automated systems for her client management, notably processing Facebook group requests efficiently through integrated software solutions. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is making notable inroads, although it remains a field of cautious optimism. Joanna's exploration of AI-driven voice assistants showcased potential but also flagged latency issues that might be disconcerting for clients. For now, AI is intriguing, perhaps not yet ready for prime time in customer-facing roles, but it is certainly worth keeping a pulse on advancements. In an environment replete with changes, an agent's responsiveness, streamlined operations, and ensuring they communicate effectively with clients are paramount. Plan closures and provider exits might be the current storm, but embracing automation and staying adaptable ensures agents like Kathe and Joanna can navigate such challenges efficiently and maintain their hallmark of exceptional client service. This episode is sponsored by CertifiedMedicareAgents.com

Bad news for federal employees looking to apply for long term care insurance, you'll have to wait at least another couple of years. The Office of Personnel Management is barring new enrollments in its insurance program through at least 2026. That announcement comes after current program enrollees saw a sharp premium hike this year. Federal News Network's Drew Friedman joins me with more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Bad news for federal employees looking to apply for long term care insurance, you'll have to wait at least another couple of years. The Office of Personnel Management is barring new enrollments in its insurance program through at least 2026. That announcement comes after current program enrollees saw a sharp premium hike this year. Federal News Network's Drew Friedman joins me with more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  Retirement doesn't always mean the end of work. Your Medicare client may want or need to go back to work. What then? We talked to Danny Ford about the steps insurance agents should take when their client is considering a return to the workforce.   Contact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.   Resources: 10 Tips to Submitting an Error-Free Medicare Enrollment Application: https://ritterim.com/blog/10-tips-to-submitting-an-error-free-medicare-enrollment-application/ A Review of Integrity's Top Medicare Quoting Tools: https://ritterim.com/blog/a-review-of-the-integrity-offered-medicare-quoting-software/ KFF 2025 Medicare Part D Snapshot Report: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGF20241018 The 2025 COLA Increase & How It Affects Your Clients: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGN20241015 The Complete Guide on How to Sell Medicare Advantage Plans: https://ritterim.com/medicare-advantage-ebook/ The Complete Guide to Client Loyalty and Retention: https://ritterim.com/client-retention-guide/ The Definitive Guide to Getting Leads and Prospecting for Medicare Sales: https://ritterim.com/lead-generation-guide/ The Value of Plan N for Medicare Shoppers ft. Ted Sims: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGTedSims2024 What Agents Forget to Do When Preparing for Appointments: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG6245 What CMS Requires Medicare Agents to Discuss Prior to Enrollments: https://ritterim.com/blog/what-cms-requires-medicare-agents-to-discuss-prior-to-enrollments/ What to Do if Your Medicare Part D Plans Become Non-Commissionable: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGN20241005   Follow Us on Social! Ritter on Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/RitterIM Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/ritter.insurance.marketing/ LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/company/ritter-insurance-marketing TikTok, https://www.tiktok.com/@ritterim X, https://twitter.com/RitterIM and Youtube, https://www.youtube.com/user/RitterInsurance     Sarah on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjrueppel/ Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/thesarahjrueppel/ and Threads, https://www.threads.net/@thesarahjrueppel  Tina on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-lamoreux-6384b7199/

  There's more than one way to enroll clients into marketplace plans. Learn the advantages of using HealthSherpa as your ACA enrollment platform in this episode!    Read the text version    The Complete Guide to Selling Affordable Care Act Insurance Plans FREE eBook Download: https://ritterim.com/aca-ebook/   Contact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.   Resources: 5 Myths About Selling ACA Health Plans: https://ritterim.com/blog/5-myths-about-selling-aca-health-plans/ ACA 101:Selling Under-65 Health Insurance: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG6248 Carriers & Products with Ritter: https://ritterim.com/products/by-carrier/ Create a HealthSherpa Account Through Ritter: https://docs.ritterim.com/products/under-65-health/#create-a-healthsherpa-account FAQs About Selling On-Exchange & Off-Exchange Under-65 Plans: https://ritterim.com/blog/faqs-about-selling-on-exchange-off-exchange-under-65-plans/ How Agents Can Protect Clients from Unauthorized ACA Plan Switching: https://ritterim.com/blog/how-agents-can-protect-clients-from-unauthorized-aca-plan-switching/ Key Changes for ACA Open Enrollment 2025 ft. Ross Baker from HealthSherpa: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG2024RossBaker Meet Your Sales Team: https://ritterim.com/meet-your-sales-team/ New Required Document Agents Need for ACA Sales: https://ritterim.com/blog/new-required-documents-agents-need-for-aca-sales/ Register with Ritter Insurance Marketing: https://app.ritterim.com/public/registration/   References: “Agent Help Center.” HealthSherpa Help Center, HealthSherpa, www.faq.healthsherpa.com/en/collections/166253-agent-help-center. Accessed 21 Oct. 2024. “Direct Enrollment and Enhanced Direct Enrollment.” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, www.cms.gov/marketplace/agents-brokers/direct-enrollment-partners. Accessed 21 Oct. 2024. “Enhanced Direct Enrollment.” HealthSherpa, www.healthsherpa.com/ede. Accessed 21 Oct. 2024. “Free Preventive Care & the Affordable Care Act.” HealthSherpa, www.healthsherpa.com/preventive-care-services. Accessed 21 Oct. 2024. “HealthSherpa Privacy Notice.” HealthSherpa, 5 Oct. 2020, www.healthsherpa.com/privacy_notice. “Maximize Your ACA Revenue with HealthSherpa.” HealthSherpa, www.healthsherpa.com/carrier. Accessed 21 Oct. 2024. “Member Defense Network: Ensuring Health Insurance Marketplace Integrity.” Member Defense Network, www.memberdefense.org/. Accessed 21 Oct. 2024. “Secure Your ACA Book with Two-Factor Authentication.” HealthSherpa Blog, HealthSherpa, https://blog.healthsherpa.com/agents/agent-2fa/. Accessed 21 Oct. 2024. “Welcome to the Health Insurance Marketplace®.” HealthCare.Gov, www.healthcare.gov/. Accessed 21 Oct. 2024. “Work your ACA book faster and easier.” HealthSherpa, www.healthsherpa.com/agents/features. Accessed 21 Oct. 2024.   Follow Us on Social!  Ritter on Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/RitterIM Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/ritter.insurance.marketing/ LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/company/ritter-insurance-marketing TikTok, https://www.tiktok.com/@ritterim X, https://twitter.com/RitterIM and Youtube, https://www.youtube.com/user/RitterInsurance     Sarah on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjrueppel/ Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/thesarahjrueppel/ and Threads, https://www.threads.net/@thesarahjrueppel  Tina on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-lamoreux-6384b7199/

  The Friday Five for October 18, 2024: Elevance to Require Paper Apps for 2025 MAPD PPO Plans in Most States Federal Trade Commission Announces “Click to Cancel” Rule New Apple iPad Mini & Amazon Kindle ColorSoft Impact of Medicare Part D Changes by State KFF 2025 Medicare Part D Snapshot Report   Contact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.   Elevance Requires Paper Apps for 2025 MAPD PPO Plans in Most States: Elevance to Require Paper Apps for 2025 MAPD PPO Plans in Most States: https://ritterim.com/blog/elevance-to-require-paper-apps-for-2025-mapd-ppo-plans-in-most-states/   Federal Trade Commission Announces “Click to Cancel” Rule: Selyukh, Alina. “Canceling Subscriptions Has to Be as Easy as Signing up, FTC Says in a New Rule.” NPR, NPR, 16 Oct. 2024, www.npr.org/2024/10/16/nx-s1-5154814/click-to-cancel-subscriptions-memberships-ftc-rule. Solomon Ensor, Julia. “Click to Cancel: The FTC's Amended Negative Option Rule and What It Means for Your Business.” FTC.Gov, Federal Trade Commission, 16 Oct. 2024, www.ftc.gov/business-guidance/blog/2024/10/click-cancel-ftcs-amended-negative-option-rule-what-it-means-your-business. “Federal Trade Commission Announces Final ‘Click-to-Cancel' Rule Making It Easier for Consumers to End Recurring Subscriptions and Memberships.” FTC.Gov, Federal Trade Commission, 16 Oct. 2024, www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2024/10/federal-trade-commission-announces-final-click-cancel-rule-making-it-easier-consumers-end-recurring. “Rule Concerning Recurring Subscriptions and Other Negative Option Programs.” FTC.Gov, Federal Trade Commission, www.ftc.gov/system/files/ftc_gov/pdf/p064202_negative_option_rule.pdf. Accessed 16 Oct. 2024. “The FTC's ‘Click to Cancel' Rule.” FTC.Gov, Federal Trade Commission, 16 Oct. 2024, www.ftc.gov/system/files/ftc_gov/pdf/NegOptions-1page.pdf. Roth, Emma. “The FTC Is Finally Making It Easier to Cancel Your Gym Membership.” Theverge.Com, The Verge, 16 Oct. 2024, www.theverge.com/2024/10/16/24271649/ftc-click-to-cancel-subscriptions-final-rule. da Silva, João. “US ‘click to Cancel' Rule to Tackle Subscription Traps.” BBC News, BBC, 17 Oct. 2024, www.bbc.com/news/articles/c07nlvmyl05o.   Apple iPad Mini & Amazon Kindle ColorSoft: “Apple Introduces Powerful New iPad Mini Built for Apple Intelligence.” Apple.Com, Apple, 15 Oct. 2024, www.apple.com/newsroom/2024/10/apple-introduces-powerful-new-ipad-mini-built-for-apple-intelligence/. Fried, Ina. “Amazon Debuts Color Screen Kindle, Updates Other e-Readers.” Axios.Com, Axios, 17 Oct. 2024, www.axios.com/2024/10/17/amazon-color-screen-kindle-e-reader-updates. Staff, Amazon. “Amazon Reveals First Color Kindle, New Kindle Scribe, and More.” Aboutamazon.Com, Amazon, 16 Oct. 2024, www.aboutamazon.com/news/devices/new-kindle-color-scribe-paperwhite-entry. “Amazon Reveals Its First Color Kindle E-Reader after Years of Development | Reuters.” Reuters.Com, Reuters, 16 Oct. 2024, www.reuters.com/technology/amazon-reveals-its-first-color-kindle-e-reader-after-years-development-2024-10-16/. LeClair, Dave. “IPad Mini 7 Unveiled with A17 Pro Chip - Release Date, Specs, Price and More.” Tomsguide.Com, Tom's Guide, 15 Oct. 2024, www.tomsguide.com/tablets/ipads/ipad-mini-7-unveiled-with-a17-pro-chip-release-date-specs-price-and-more. Kennemer, Quentyn. “You Can Now Preorder the New iPad Mini.” Verge.Com, The Verge, 15 Oct. 2024, www.theverge.com/2024/10/15/24268182/ipad-mini-2024-preorder-how-to-buy-price-release-date.   Impact of Medicare Part D Changes by State: Bell, Allison. “11 Worst States for Medicare Drug Plan Menu Cuts.” Thinkadvisor.Com, ThinkAdvisor, 9 Oct. 2024, www.thinkadvisor.com/2024/10/09/11-worst-states-for-medicare-drug-plan-menu-cuts/.   2025 Medicare Part D Snapshot Report: Cubanski, Juliette. “A Current Snapshot of the Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Benefit.” KFF.Org, KFF, 9 Oct. 2024, www.kff.org/medicare/issue-brief/a-current-snapshot-of-the-medicare-part-d-prescription-drug-benefit/. Cubanski, Juliette. “Medicare Part D Premiums Are Increasing for Many but Not All Stand-Alone Plans in 2025, Reflecting Effects of New Premium Stabilization Demonstration.” KFF.Org, KFF, 7 Oct. 2024, www.kff.org/policy-watch/medicare-part-d-premiums-are-increasing-for-many-but-not-all-stand-alone-plans-in-2025-reflecting-effects-of-new-premium-stabilization-demonstration/.   Resources: A Review of Integrity's Top Medicare Quoting Tools: https://ritterim.com/blog/a-review-of-the-integrity-offered-medicare-quoting-software/ CMS Announces Medicare $2 Drug List Model RFI: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGF20241011 Changes to Medicare in 2025 Affect Dual Eligible Special Needs Plans: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGB20241012 Cigna to Sell Medicare Business to HCSC: https://ritterim.com/blog/cigna-to-sell-medicare-business-to-hcsc/ How to Ask Your Current Clients for Referrals: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG623 Meet Your Sales Team: https://ritterim.com/meet-your-sales-team/ The 2025 COLA Increase & How It Affects Your Clients: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGN20241015 The Value of Plan N for Medicare Shoppers ft. Ted Sims: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGTedSims2024 What CMS Requires Medicare Agents to Discuss Prior to Enrollments: https://ritterim.com/blog/what-cms-requires-medicare-agents-to-discuss-prior-to-enrollments/ When Do Med Supp Plans K, L, M, & N Make Sense? https://ritterim.com/blog/when-do-med-supp-plans-k-l-m-and-n-make-sense/   Follow Us on Social!  Ritter on Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/RitterIM Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/ritter.insurance.marketing/ LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/company/ritter-insurance-marketing TikTok, https://www.tiktok.com/@ritterim X, https://twitter.com/RitterIM and Youtube, https://www.youtube.com/user/RitterInsurance     Sarah on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjrueppel/ Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/thesarahjrueppel/ and Threads, https://www.threads.net/@thesarahjrueppel  Tina on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-lamoreux-6384b7199/

Curious about how a private podcast could transform your niche online school by deepening student engagement and driving enrollment?In today's episode, we're thrilled to chat with Dr. Sara Cleto and Dr. Brittany Warman, renowned folklorists and co-founders of The Carterhaugh School of Folklore and the Fantastic. They'll share insights on how they've used private podcasts not only to enhance their teaching but also to boost lead generation for their niche online school.Timestamps:[0:00] Introduction to Sara Cleto and Brittany Warman, and the Carter Hall School of Folklore and the Fantastic.[3:25] The transition from academic life to entrepreneurship and the establishment of their unique educational platform.[5:09] Discovery of private podcasts and their decision to implement this tool in their business.[10:23] How they use private podcasts as a lead generation tool and its effectiveness in their marketing strategy.[14:18] The advantages of using private podcasts over other forms of content delivery.[17:48] Discussion on the direct feedback and responses from their audience concerning the private podcasts.[21:15] Current status and future plans for using their private podcast series in their educational business model.[25:17] Closing thoughts on the power of starting before everything is perfect and the ease of podcast creation using specific tools.Links mentioned:Website: http://www.carterhaughschool.comLead Magnet: https://carterhaughschool.com/carterhaugh-folk-magic/Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/carterhaughschoolFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/carterhaughschool/Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/carterhaughschoolInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/carterhaugh.school/Twitter: https://twitter.com/carterhaughllcYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmltLkSoR6HsjnFl-rOe6UATikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@carterhaughschoolPinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/Carterhaughschool/Freebie: "Folk Magic: 10 Things You Can Do TODAY to Make Your Life More Magical Through Folklore" is practical inspiration for simple ways to add a touch of enchantment to your day. https://carterhaughschool.com/carterhaugh-folk-magic/"Write Like a Witch" private podcast lead magnet/freebie : https://carterhaughschool.lpages.co/write-like-a-witch-private-podcast/

The modernization of Benson Polytechnic High School is nearing completion. Originally budgeted for $202 million in 2016 and funded by a voter-approved bond in 2017, the scope of the project was subsequently expanded along with the cost. The revised budget, partially paid for through another bond in 2020, was $410 million. Part of the problem is that the school is oversized. Benson enrollment last year was 823, but the new school was designed for 1,700. Enrollment has decreased by almost 50% over the past 30 years, and there is little chance that it will grow significantly. Many of the classrooms will simply be mothballed. The next school up for modernization is Jefferson High School, and the Board plans to make the same mistake. The target enrollment is 1,700, but there were only 481 students in May. The construction budget has grown from $311 million in 2020 to $491 in 2024. Since the District doesn't have the money, the Board plans to ask for an additional $125 million in May of 2025, as part of a much larger bond request of $2.9 billion. School board members are required to manage public funds as a “prudent person” would, but overbuilding schools by 100% or more is the opposite of prudent behavior.

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We speak with Sunfire's Chief Business Officer Ben Miller about how Sunfire became the market leading quoting and enrollment platform. We talk about the current state of the platform and what's next!

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On today's episode of the Illumination by Modern Campus podcast, podcast host Shauna Cox was joined by Sarah Gaffney to discuss the changing enrollment trends in the community college space and how innovation plays a key role in institutional and student success. 

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EAB's Jennie Bailey hosts a discussion about performance-based admissions (PBA) with the Assistant Vice President, New Ventures & Business Operations at Northeastern University, Robert Towner. Rob recently helped Northeastern pilot the use of PBA to admit students to the school's online MBA program. Jennie and Rob share their thoughts on the growing use of alternative admissions models at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. They also share tips for other university leaders who may be considering the use of PBA at their institution.

The Justice Minister's looking at rolling back the option to enrol on election day.   An Auditor-General report's identified multiple errors with the vote counting process, including miscounts, data entry mistakes, and the misplacement of one ballot box, which was not counted.   It's also found the official result was rushed through within a few hours on the day it was announced.   Paul Goldsmith told Mike Hosking that New Zealand is one of the only countries that allows people to enrol to vote on election day.   He says that applies enormous pressure to the system and is why it took three weeks to count the votes last election, and mistakes were made.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There are many tough decisions on the horizon for Michigan school districts. Schools are facing massive sums of federal pandemic relief funds ending at the same time that many they are facing declining enrollment, partially also due to the pandemic. Approximately 50% of K-12 budgets are allocated on staff salaries, with another 20% to 30% allocated for benefits. Added together, salaries and benefits – people -- account for about $4 out of every $5 dollars in school budgets, spread across a variety of programs. Not surprisingly, many, many districts used the additional resources to grow their staffing, leading to what will now be exceedingly tough decisions on staffing levels. Bridge Michigan education speaks with Council Research Director Craig Thiel about his recent papers on this imminent, critical issue and what we can expect from school district budgets for the coming year. They discuss how districts programmed federal (and state) pandemic resources over the last three years as they crafted their budgets. They speculate about the number of districts who accounted for the limitations of the one-time federal funding and that the federal deadline for allocating it all is this September. They also discuss how parents and members of school communities can get involved and get engaged in the process. This includes everything from reviewing and looking for spending red flags in public documents online, such as schools' budgets past and present, as well as financial statements, to attending their local school board meetings where budgets get adopted. Even better: attending their local school or district finance committee or budget committee meeting, where budget proposals are crafted. Other “red flag” warnings in budgets include a reliance on Rainy Day funds to support operations. While this is justifiable when needed – to transition to a new budget norm – Rainy Day funds are not designed to support ongoing programming in a district because those one-time resources will run out too. Districts with stronger Rainy Day fund balances will not have as many, if any, painful cuts. Those that don't have a robust Rainy Day fund and used federal pandemic resources for ongoing costs are going to be challenged. For example: districts that allocated pandemic funds to one-time programming or services – facility upgrades, equipment and curricula purchases – will not face as many, if any, painful cuts.

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Inglewood Unified School District currently has 16 schools serving approximately 7,000 students, down from 18,000 students in 2002. Long troubled financially, the district has been in state receivership since 2012. In response to declining enrollment and significant debt obligations (the district owes the state $21 million), Inglewood Unified announced last week that it will close three TK-6 grade schools, Crozier Junior High, and Morningside High School. State-appointed County Administrator James Morris outlined these changes in a letter to parents, staff, and students, saying “These are not easy decisions to make. The time has come to make decisions. The data tells the story and the time for action is now.” Joining us to discuss is James Morris, county administrator of Inglewood Unified School District.

Enrollments at public schools continues to drop, drastically in some districts. The causes are numerous: population declines, lower birth rates, and the move to charter, private and home schooling. Dr. Ralph Kerr of the Teaching and Learning Institute discusses the weighty issues in the news as they pertain to public education in this ongoing Family Life series. This week on “Issues in Education”: Rethinking Education Aid in NY The 3 Greatest Challenges Facing PA Schools Why Run as a candidate for your local School Board    

The enrollment cliff is looming for regional schools like the University of Akron. These institutions are among the most vulnerable, competing with big state schools for students and dwindling enrollments.  Steve McKellips, Vice Provost of Enrollment Management has worked tirelessly to reverse that trend, analyzing finance, retention, affordability, student experience, and enrollments.  Tune in to our conversation with an inspiring leader who is finding traction through revenue-focused enrollment management.  

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All state residents from new high school graduates to adults enrolling part-time will be eligible regardless of family income. The program is also open to immigrants regardless of their immigration status. 一項新的州法在兩黨罕見合作下通過，將州預算的1%用於支付公立大學、社區大學與部落學院的學費。所有州民，從剛畢業的高中生到參加兼職教育的成人都有資格參加，無論家庭收入。該計畫也向移民開放，無論他們的移民身分如何。 Some legislators and other critics question whether there should have been income caps and whether the state, newly flush with oil and gas revenue, can secure long-term funding to support the program beyond its first year. The legislation, which seeks to treat college as a public resource similar to primary and secondary education, takes effect in July. 一些議員和其他批評人士質疑是否應設所得限制，以及剛獲大量石油與天然氣收入的該州是否能在計畫實施第一年後，獲得長期資金支持。這項立法將於7月生效，旨在將大學視為與中小學教育類似的公共資源。 Although nearly half the states have embraced similar initiatives that seek to cover at least some tuition expenses for some students, New Mexico's law goes further by covering tuition and fees before other scholarships and sources of financial aid are applied, enabling students to use those other funds for expenses such as lodging, food or child care. 儘管近半的州已採取類似舉措，想幫一些學生支付至少部分學費和雜費，新墨西哥州法律更進一步，在申請其他獎學金和學費補助前，先支付學雜費，讓學生能使用其他資金，支付如住宿、食物或兒童照顧等費用。 “The New Mexico program is very close to ideal,” said Michael Dannenberg, vice president of strategic initiatives and higher education policy at the nonprofit advocacy group Education Reform Now. Considering the state's income levels and available resources, he added that New Mexico's program is among the most generous in the country. 非營利倡議組織Education Reform Now策略倡議暨高教政策副總裁丹能貝格說：「新墨西哥的計畫非常貼近理想。」他表示，考量收入水準與可用資源，新墨西哥州的計畫是全美最慷慨的。 Dannenberg emphasized that New Mexico is going beyond what larger, more prosperous states like Washington and Tennessee have already done. Programs in other states often limit tuition assistance to community colleges, exclude some residents because of family income or impose conditions requiring students to work part time. 丹能貝格強調，新墨西哥州正超越華盛頓和田納西這些更大、更繁榮的州所做的事。其他州通常限制對社區大學的學費補助，因家庭收入排除一些州民，或要求學生兼職。Source article: https://udn.com/news/story/6904/6329103 Next Article Topic: Colleges Slash Budgets in the Pandemic,With ‘Nothing Off-Limits' Ohio Wesleyan University is eliminating 18 majors. The University of Florida's trustees last month took the first steps toward letting the school furlough faculty. The University of California, Berkeley, has paused admissions to its doctoral programs in anthropology, sociology and art history. 美國俄亥俄衛斯理大學取消了18個科系。佛州大學董事會9月採取初步措施，目標是讓校方有權放教師無薪假。柏克萊加州大學則暫停招收人類學、社會學和藝術史的博士班學生。 As it resurges across the country, the coronavirus is forcing universities large and small to make deep and possibly lasting cuts to close widening budget shortfalls. By one estimate, the pandemic has cost colleges at least $120 billion, with even Harvard University, despite its $41.9 billion endowment, reporting a $10 million deficit that has prompted belt tightening. 由於全美各地新冠肺炎疫情再度惡化，美國各大學不論規模大小，都被迫大砍支出，以彌補逐漸擴大的預算缺口，刪減的支出可能長期都不會恢復。有人估計，疫情至少使美國各大學合計損失1200億美元，就連坐擁419億美元辦學基金的哈佛大學也出現1000萬美元預算赤字，被迫勒緊褲帶。 The persistence of the economic downturn is taking a devastating financial toll, pushing many to lay off or furlough employees, delay graduate admissions and even cut or consolidate core programs like liberal arts departments. 經濟持續疲軟造成極其嚴重的財務災情，迫使許多大學裁員或放無薪假，推遲研究所學生入學，甚至取消或合併文科等核心學程。 The University of South Florida announced last month that its College of Education would become a graduate school only, phasing out undergraduate education degrees to help close a $6.8 million budget gap. In Ohio, the University of Akron, citing the coronavirus, successfully invoked a clause in its collective-bargaining agreement in September to supersede tenure rules and lay off 97 unionized faculty members. 南佛州大學上個月宣布，其教育學院將只留下研究所，分階段取消大學部，以彌補680萬美元的預算缺口。在俄亥俄州，艾克朗大學以疫情為由，在9月成功援用團體協約一項條款取代任期規則，裁掉97名加入工會的教師。 “We haven't seen a budget crisis like this in a generation,” said Robert Kelchen, a Seton Hall University associate professor of higher education who has been tracking the administrative response to the pandemic. “There's nothing off-limits at this point.” 西東大學高等教育副教授柯爾欽一直在關注校方對疫情的反應，他說：「這是一個世代以來從未見過的預算危機，在這種關頭，沒有什麼不能碰。」 Even before the pandemic, colleges and universities were grappling with a growing financial crisis, brought on by years of shrinking state support, declining enrollment, and student concerns with skyrocketing tuition and burdensome debt. Now the coronavirus has amplified the financial trouble systemwide, though elite, well-endowed colleges seem sure to weather it with far less pain. 早在疫情爆發前，美國大專院校就為日益嚴重的財務危機而掙扎，原因是州政府補助日漸減少，學生註冊數下滑而且介意學費高漲和學貸負擔沉重，如今，疫情擴大了整個高教體系財務問題，不過，辦學基金厚實的菁英大學似乎可度過難關，且承受的痛苦會少得多。 “We have been in aggressive recession management for 12 years — probably more than 12 years,” Daniel Greenstein, chancellor of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education, told his board of governors as they voted to forge ahead with a proposal to merge a half-dozen small schools into two academic entities. 賓州高等教育體系董事會表決通過，大力推動將6個小規模學院併為兩個學術單位，當時總校長葛林斯坦對董事會說：「我們積極從事於衰退問題管理已有12年，應該還不止12年。」 Source article: https://paper.udn.com/udnpaper/POH0067/359091/web/ Next Article Topic: Remember the MOOCs? After Near-Death, They're Booming Sandeep Gupta, a technology manager in California, sees the economic storm caused by the coronavirus as a time “to try to future-proof your working life.” So he is taking an online course in artificial intelligence. 美國加州科技業經理古普塔認為，新冠肺炎引發的經濟風暴是「防止職業生涯被未來淘汰」的時機，所以修讀了一門關於人工智慧的線上課程。 Dr. Robert Davidson, an emergency-room physician in Michigan, says the pandemic has cast “a glaring light on the shortcomings of our public health infrastructure.” So he is pursuing an online master's degree in public health. 密西根州急診室醫師戴維森說，疫情「使我們公衛基礎設施的弱點顯而易見」，所以他在修讀線上公衛碩士學位。 Children and college students aren't the only ones turning to online education during the coronavirus pandemic. Millions of adults have signed up for online classes in the past two months, too — a jolt that could signal a renaissance for big online learning networks that had struggled for years. 在新冠肺炎大流行期間轉而接受線上教育者，不限於兒童和大學生。過去兩個月，數以百萬計的成人也註冊參加線上課程，這令人驚訝的事實可能意味苦撐多年的大型線上學習網路即將再起。 Coursera, in which Gupta and Davidson enrolled, added 10 million new users from mid-March to mid-May, seven times the pace of new sign-ups in the previous year. Enrollments at edX and Udacity, two smaller education sites, have jumped by similar multiples. 古普塔與戴維森註冊的Coursera，從3月中旬到5月中旬增加1000萬新用戶，是去年同期新增註冊人數的七倍。edX與Udacity這兩個規模較小的教育網站，新註冊人數也以類似倍數暴增。 “Crises lead to accelerations, and this is best chance ever for online learning,” said Sebastian Thrun, a co-founder and chairman of Udacity. Udacity共同創辦人兼董事長史朗說：「危機導致改變加速發生，這是線上學習業未曾遇過的最佳良機。」 Coursera, Udacity and edX sprang up nearly a decade ago as high-profile university experiments known as MOOCs, for massive open online courses. They were portrayed as tech-fueled insurgents destined to disrupt the antiquated ways of traditional higher education. But few people completed courses, grappling with the same challenges now facing students forced into distance learning because of the pandemic. Screen fatigue sets in, and attention strays. Coursera、Udacity和edX近十年前出現，嘗試與大學合作推出線上課程而備受矚目，這類課程名為 「大規模開放線上課程」，簡稱「磨課師」。這種課程被描述為獲得科技支持的反叛者，意在顛覆傳統高等教育過時的授課方式。不過，很少有人能修完課程，這些人窮於應付的挑戰，與目前因為疫情被迫遠距學習的學生一樣。長時間盯著螢幕造成疲勞，而且注意力難以集中。 But the online ventures adapted through trial and error, gathering lessons that could provide a road map for school districts and universities pushed online. The instructional ingredients of success, the sites found, include short videos of six minutes or less, interspersed with interactive drills and tests; online forums where students share problems and suggestions; and online mentoring and tutoring. 不過這些線上企業透過反覆試驗來調整，並且積聚了可供被迫線上授課的學區和大學參考的知識和經驗。這些網站發現，線上授課成功的要素包括：短片時間不超過6分鐘，穿插互動練習和測驗；設立線上論壇，讓學生提出問題和建議；並提供線上指導和輔導。 A few top-tier universities, such as the University of Michigan and the Georgia Institute of Technology, offer some full degree programs through the online platforms. 有幾所頂尖大學，如密西根大學和喬治亞理工學院，透過這些線上平台提供一些正式學位學程。 While those academic programs are available, the online schools have tilted toward skills-focused courses that match student demand and hiring trends. 這些線上學校雖提供學術性學程，卻更傾向開設符合學生需要和雇用趨勢的技能課程。 The COVID-19 effect on online learning could broaden the range of popular subjects, education experts say. But so far, training for the tech economy is where the digital-learning money lies. With more of work and everyday life moving online — some of it permanently — that will probably not change. 教育專家指出，新冠肺炎可能會使線上課程熱門科目範圍變得更廣。不過到目前為止，針對科技經濟提供的訓練課程，才是數位教學業的金雞母。隨著更多的工作和日常生活轉移到線上進行，有些是永遠轉到線上，這種情況大概不會改變。 Source articles: https://paper.udn.com/udnpaper/POH0067/354879/web/

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