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3 minute readSurveys from the Oregon State University Ecampus Research Unit suggest that while generative AI use is widespread in online education, expectations, policies and emotions surrounding the technology remain unsettled. Read more »

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Oregon State Class of 2026 features 2,553 online students, including one lifelong learner who proves age is no limitation

3 minute read“It was always my goal to complete my degree, but when, where and how seemed to elude me,” Judith Paul said. “Work, retirement, moving to a new state, building a house — they all appeared to impede my goal. But I knew it would someday happen.”

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What can you do with an online data science degree?

3 minute readEarning a data science degree online from Oregon State University prepares you to turn an overwhelming amount of information into clarity, cutting through the noise to help organizations understand what’s happening now and what should happen next.

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Turning online coursework into career opportunities

4 minute readYou might feel like your online assignments only matter for a grade. But they can become the first real examples of your skills that employers see. With a few simple steps, you can turn projects, discussions and group work into assets you put on your résumé, show in a portfolio and talk about in interviews.

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Adopt these 10 Online Teaching Principles from Oregon State Ecampus

2 minute readQuality online education happens when courses are well-designed and well-facilitated. With that in mind, OSU Ecampus is excited to share a new resource, Online Teaching Principles. The principles draw from research in online teaching pedagogy and practice, and they provide the groundwork for talking about what strong online teaching looks like across disciplines.

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Learning online with Oregon State was ‘a bridge between the life I had and the life I dreamed of’

3 minute readWhen I was a child, my family owned a business and we lived comfortably. I never imagined that everything could change so quickly. But one day, our business collapsed. The life I knew disappeared almost overnight.

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Oregon State develops tool to guide faculty on AI use in online courses

4 minute readOregon State University Ecampus has developed a new tool that helps faculty who teach online navigate the challenges and opportunities of using artificial intelligence in their courses. The Six Essential Pedagogical Moves for Online Education in the AI Era provides a clear framework for faculty and administrators to design holistic, program-level generative AI policies.

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Finding community as an Ecampus student

3 minute readI used to think community was something that happened to you — something I had to join and adapt to. Now, I understand that community is built by you and by the roles you take on, the people you serve and the passions you pursue.

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Stackable credentials make one Oregon State student’s journey to a master’s degree ‘doable’

3 minute readAli Lanenga completed a microcredential online with Oregon State, then a certificate — eventually building the confidence to pursue and complete a master’s degree. Her credentials were stackable, meaning every one she finished came with credits that could apply to the next program.

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OSU Ecampus earns national recognition for online student support services

2 minute readStudents who learn online at Oregon State University receive the highest level of academic support according to a new distinction earned by the school. The Quality Matters organization, regarded as the nation’s leading evaluator of high-quality teaching and learning experiences in online education, recently honored Oregon State with its Online Learner Support Certification.

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Get the most out of your experience as an out-of-state online student

7 minute readNone of that should deter you from attending an out-of-state school online. There are so many ways to capitalize on the resources and support around you at your university, all designed to ensure you get the most out of your degree, no matter how far away you live.

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