October 2025

Accelerated courses can boost flexibility and retention, but only when designed with care. Learn how colleges can protect rigor, support faculty, and sustain student success in 8-, 6-, and 4-week formats through intentional pacing, digital-first design, and readiness strategies that make speed and quality work together.

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Meet Jessica Hecht, Lead Instructional Designer at Six Red Marbles. With a passion for creating meaningful online learning experiences, Jessica collaborates with faculty and cross-functional teams to design accessible, engaging courses for all learners. She loves that every project offers something new to learn, whether it’s exploring new tools, deepening her design skills, or finding innovative ways to support student success.

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Online learning is no longer a course-by-course experiment—it’s a strategic, institution-wide priority. We explore how colleges and universities can design future-ready online programs that align with institutional goals, meet workforce needs, and deliver lasting results for students and faculty alike.

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