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April 25, 2025
Episode #49: The Next Era of Online Learning: Trends, Challenges, and Opportunities

The Next Era of Online Learning: Trends, Challenges, and Opportunities

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About the Episode:

Higher education is changing fast, and online learning is at the center of it all. In this episode, Dr. Whitney Kilgore, Co-founder and Chief Academic Officer of iDesign, joins Ray to unpack the biggest trends shaping the future of education. From the rise of AI to the importance of instructional design, Whitney shares why some institutions are leading the charge while others struggle to keep up.

Join us as we discuss: 

  • [10:57] How to stay human-centered when integrating AI into education
  • [18:32] Why instructional design starts with alignment and how it ensures rigor
  • [23:58] What institutions are getting wrong about online learning 

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Dr. Ray Lutzky is the Vice President of Strategic Partnerships at Element451 and the host of Mastering the Next.

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Whitney Kilgore

Whitney Kilgore is co-founder and chief academic officer of iDesign.

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