Remote Proctoring Surges during Covid

from https://www.insidehighered.com Big Proctor Is the fight against cheating during remote instruction worth enlisting third-party student surveillance platforms? By  Colleen Flaherty May 11, 2020     Online proctoring has surged during the coronavirus pandemic, and so too have concerns about the practice, in which students take exams under the watchful eyes (human or automated) of […]

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ICAC now listed in Credential Finder

Credential Finder allows users to see what various credentials represent in terms of competencies, connections with other credentials, assessment rigor, third-party approval status, and much more. The goals are transparency and clarity, and to help align credentials with the needs of students, job seekers, workers, and employers. ICAC is now listed as an accrediting body […]

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Technology convergence presents evolving workforce development challenges in combating cyberthreats

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By Jay Warmke Every institution, from the federal government to the corner convenience store, struggles with the ongoing issue of workforce development—and now also with the issue of cybersecurity. There is the initial struggle to recruit a person who has the interpersonal skills and attitude to succeed, and the knowledge to contribute to the collective […]

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Wikipedia Entry on Accreditation

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Accreditation From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Accreditation is a process in which certification of competency, authority, or credibility is presented. Organizations that issue credentials or certify third parties against official standards are themselves formally accredited by accreditation bodies (such as UKAS); hence they are sometimes known as “accredited certification bodies”.[2] The accreditation process ensures that their certification practices are acceptable, typically meaning […]

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