Greg Abbott unveiled the final phase of his Education Texans plan this week, which focuses on making higher education more accessible, affordable and accountable to all Texans.
This fourth phase of Greg Abbott’s plan will leverage technology for greater affordability and access to higher education.
While times have changed, the current model of higher education is still largely centered around brick-and-mortar classrooms. Educators teach a limited number of students for a specified amount of time on a specific class schedule.
Greg Abbott’s plan increases online college-level learning opportunities and counts successful completion of those courses toward degree requirements.
Digital learning allows students to progress based on competency, rather than seat-time, saving time and money. We must break down the barriers of the traditional classroom model and embrace online learning.
