Spy satellites will be used to track migrants attempted to cross Channel in new £15m schemeWith its stock up 2,500% in the past five years, it's perhaps not surprising that investors are looking for the next Nvidia ( NVDA -2.25% ) . The company has been the biggest winner from the artificial intelligence (AI) boom and as a result has become one of the largest companies in the world. I was recently browsing a stock message board when I saw an investor ask which stock will be the next Nvidia. The overwhelming response was Palantir ( PLTR 3.92% ) . The company has already had a strong 2024 and its stock has been among the biggest winners on Wall Street this year. With that said, let's dig into what it would take for Palantir stock to become the next Nvidia in the coming years. But first we'll have to decide what that actually means. Nvidia was trading at a split-adjusted price of about $5.30 around five years ago (Dec. 6, 2019) and trades at around $138 as of this writing, which is about a 26 times gain. The company has a market cap of about $3.5 trillion as of this writing. Palantir ended 2022 at $6.42 and was trading at roughly $72 on Dec. 11. From that perspective, the stock would have to rise to around $165 to be considered the next Nvidia from a percentage gain perspective, which is about another 130% increase. However, if we wanted to define the next Nvidia as being the next $3.4 trillion stock, Palantir shares would have have to soar 20 times. Since investors are most likely interested in finding a stock that will come close to Nvidia's returns over the next five years, we'll see if Palantir can become one of the world's largest companies in that time frame. Notably, Palantir's market cap is actually more today ($165 billion) than Nvidia's was at the end of 2019 ($144 billion). Palantir needs parabolic revenue growth to become the next Nvidia Palantir currently trades at what would be considered an astronomical valuation, with a forward price-to-sales (P/S) ratio of about 48 times next year's analyst estimates. This is for a company that grew its total revenue by 30% last quarter. PLTR PS Ratio (Forward 1y) data by YCharts That's not a justifiable valuation given that growth, so there are certainly some investors who see the possibility of Palantir's growth going parabolic in the years ahead. After minimal revenue growth in its fiscal 2023 ended in January, that's just what Nvidia was able to do -- experience parabolic revenue growth. For fiscal 2024, it grew its revenue by 123%, while through the first nine months of this year it increased revenue by 135%. Palantir will need to see similar growth and for a longer period of time, since while its market cap is starting from a higher valuation, its projected 2024 sales (around $2.8 billion) are much lower than Nvidia's 2019 sales ($10.9 billion). Is Palantir the next huge AI winner? Palantir initially made its mark with the U.S. government, where its data gathering and pattern recognition software helped it become the most effective tool in fighting terrorism. It did this by being able to pull in data from a multitude of sources and make connections that might not be obvious. Later its technology was used by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to track the spread of COVID-19. Following a period of slowing growth, the company's growth accelerated this year with its new Artificial Intelligence Platform (AIP) gaining strong momentum in the commercial sector. Its number of U.S. commercial customers surged 77% year over year last quarter, while U.S. commercial revenue soared 54% to $179 million. The company credited its success in the U.S. commercial sector to "unrelenting AI demand." Meanwhile, the U.S. government has also been increasing its spending after a period of slowing growth. The company's U.S. government revenue growth decelerated to only 14% last year, down from 19% growth in 2022. However, its U.S. government revenue climbed 40% last quarter as every part of government was beginning to embrace the use of large language models (LLMs). However, Palantir does not think that creating the best LLM is the way to win the AI race. Instead, it thinks the key to AI moving forward is in the application and workflow layer, which is where its technology sits. It believes this starts with its ontology, which sits on top of the digital assets that are integrated into its platform, such as datasets and models, and then connects them to their real-world counterparts, which can be tangible assets like products or concepts like customer orders. As such, Palantir is able to use its AIP technology for a lot of different use cases across various industries. It is also able to quickly move from proof-of-concept to AI-powered software solutions that can work effectively in real-world environments through the use of rigorous testing and evaluation tools with its platform. It is this ability to get AI up and running in real-world environments without any negative impact from hallucinations (outputs that make no sense) and a lack of transparency that could help turn Palantir into the next Nvidia. Search results with some obvious gaffes is one thing, but if organizations are using AI solutions as a critical part of their businesses, they can't have AI making mistakes. This appears to be Palantir's secret ingredient. While Palantir's U.S. commercial revenue growth has been soaring, much of it is still with prototype work. One of the company's big opportunities is transitioning this into production. Palantir has already been seeing solid growth within its existing customer base, with a net dollar retention rate of 118% last quarter. This metric reveals how much revenue came from existing customers that have been with the company for more than a year after customer churn. However, it doesn't include newer customers recently added that have already been starting to expand. Palantir's long-term AI prospects Adding new customers and moving them into production is what will give the company the possibility of seeing its revenue growth go parabolic. If it has the superior application and workflow layer, it could be the ultimate AI winner on the software side, much like Nvidia has been the winner on the hardware side. That said, much of this is already priced into the stock, which at current levels does make it a pretty speculative investment. To reach the heights of Nvidia, the company would have to double revenue each year for the next five years while keeping a 40 P/S multiple. That won't be easy.WASHINGTON — A top White House official said Wednesday at least eight U.S. telecom firms and dozens of nations were impacted by a Chinese hacking campaign. Deputy national security adviser Anne Neuberger offered new details about the breadth of the sprawling Chinese hacking campaign that gave officials in Beijing access to private texts and phone conversations of an unknown number of Americans. FILE - The American and Chinese flags wave at Genting Snow Park ahead of the 2022 Winter Olympics, in Zhangjiakou, China, on Feb. 2, 2022. A top White House official on Wednesday said at least eight U.S. telecom firms and dozens of nations have been impacted by a Chinese hacking campaign. (AP Photo/Kiichiro Sato, File) Neuberger divulged the scope of the hack a day after the FBI and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency issued guidance intended to help root out the hackers and prevent similar cyberespionage in the future. White House officials cautioned that the number of telecommunication firms and countries impacted could grow. The U.S. believes the hackers were able to gain access to communications of senior U.S. government officials and prominent political figures through the hack, Neuberger said. “We don’t believe any classified communications has been compromised,” Neuberger added during a call with reporters. She added that Biden was briefed on the findings and the White House “made it a priority for the federal government to do everything it can to get to the bottom this.” US officials recommend encrypted messaging apps amid "Salt Typhoon" cyberattack, attributed to China, targeting AT&T, Verizon, and others. The Chinese embassy in Washington rejected the accusations that it was responsible for the hack Tuesday after the U.S. federal authorities issued new guidance. “The U.S. needs to stop its own cyberattacks against other countries and refrain from using cyber security to smear and slander China,” embassy spokesperson Liu Pengyu said. The embassy did not immediately respond to messages Wednesday. White House officials believe the hacking was regionally targeted and the focus was on very senior government officials. Federal authorities confirmed in October that hackers linked to China targeted the phones of then-presidential candidate Donald Trump and his running mate, Sen. JD Vance, along with people associated with Democratic candidate Vice President Kamala Harris. The number of countries impacted by the hack is currently believed to be in the “low, couple dozen,” according to a senior administration official. The official, who spoke on the condition of anonymity under rules set by the White House, said they believed the hacks started at least a year or two ago. The suggestions for telecom companies released Tuesday are largely technical in nature, urging encryption, centralization and consistent monitoring to deter cyber intrusions. If implemented, the security precautions could help disrupt the operation, dubbed Salt Typhoon, and make it harder for China or any other nation to mount a similar attack in the future, experts say. Trump's pick to head the Federal Bureau of Investigation Kash Patel was allegedly the target of cyberattack attempt by Iranian-backed hackers. Neuberger pointed to efforts made to beef up cybersecurity in the rail, aviation, energy and other sectors following the May 2021 ransomware attack on Colonial Pipeline . “So, to prevent ongoing Salt Typhoon type intrusions by China, we believe we need to apply a similar minimum cybersecurity practice,” Neuberger said. The cyberattack by a gang of criminal hackers on the critical U.S. pipeline, which delivers about 45% of the fuel used along the Eastern Seaboard, sent ripple effects across the economy, highlighting cybersecurity vulnerabilities in the nation’s aging energy infrastructure. Colonial confirmed it paid $4.4 million to the gang of hackers who broke into its computer systems as it scrambled to get the nation's fuel pipeline back online. Picture this: You're on vacation in a city abroad, exploring museums, tasting the local cuisine, and people-watching at cafés. Everything is going perfectly until you get a series of alerts on your phone. Someone is making fraudulent charges using your credit card, sending you into a panic. How could this have happened? Cyberattacks targeting travelers are nothing new. But as travel has increased in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, so has the volume of hackers and cybercriminals preying upon tourists. Financial fraud is the most common form of cybercrime experienced by travelers, but surveillance via public Wi-Fi networks, social media hacking, and phishing scams are also common, according to a survey by ExpressVPN . Spokeo consulted cybersecurity sources and travel guides to determine some of the best ways to protect your phone while traveling, from using a VPN to managing secure passwords. Online attacks are not the only type of crime impacting travelers—physical theft of phones is also a threat. Phones have become such invaluable travel aids, housing our navigation tools, digital wallets, itineraries, and contacts, that having your phone stolen, lost, or compromised while abroad can be devastating. Meanwhile, traveling can make people uniquely vulnerable to both cyber and physical attacks due to common pitfalls like oversharing on social media and letting your guard down when it comes to taking risks online. Luckily, there are numerous precautions travelers can take to safeguard against cyberattacks and phone theft. Hackers can—and do—target public Wi-Fi networks at cafés and hotels to gain access to your personal information or install malware onto your device, particularly on unsecured networks. Travelers are especially vulnerable to these types of cybersecurity breaches because they are often more reliant on public Wi-Fi than they would be in their home countries where they have more robust phone plans. This reliance on public, unsecured networks means travelers are more likely to use those networks to perform sensitive tasks like financial transfers, meaning hackers can easily gain access to banking information or other passwords. One easy way to safeguard yourself against these breaches is to use a virtual private network, or VPN, while traveling. VPNs are apps that encrypt your data and hide your location, preventing hackers from accessing personal information. An added bonus is that VPNs allow you to access websites that may be blocked or unavailable in the country you are visiting. To use a VPN, simply download a VPN app on your phone or computer, create an account, choose a server, and connect. Pickpockets, scammers, and flagrant, snatch-your-phone-right-out-of-your-hand thieves can be found pretty much everywhere. In London, for instance, a staggering 91,000 phones were reported stolen to police in 2022 , breaking down to an average of 248 per day, according to the BBC. Whether you're visiting a crowded tourist attraction or just want peace of mind, travel experts advise taking precautions to make sure your phone isn't physically stolen or compromised while traveling. There are several antitheft options to choose from. If you want a bag that will protect your phone from theft, experts recommend looking for features like slash-resistant fabric, reinforced shoulder straps, hidden zippers that can be locked, and secure attachment points, like a cross-body strap or a sturdy clip. For tethers, look for those made of tear-resistant material with a reinforced clip or ring. In order for the previous tip on this list to work, "Find My Phone" must be turned on in advance, but remotely wiping your device isn't the only thing this feature allows you to do. The "Find My Phone" feature enables you to track your device, as long as it's turned on and not in airplane mode. This is particularly helpful if you misplaced your phone or left it somewhere since it can help you retrace your steps. While this feature won't show you the live location of a phone that has been turned off, it will show the phone's last known location. With "Find My Phone," you can also remotely lock your phone or enable "Lost Mode," which locks down the phone, suspends any in-phone payment methods, and displays contact information for returning the phone to you. If your phone was stolen, experts caution against taking matters into your own hands by chasing down the thief, since this could land you in a potentially dangerous situation and is unlikely to result in getting your phone back. Strong passwords for important accounts help protect your information while you travel, but it's just a first step. The National Cybersecurity Alliance recommends creating long, unique, and complex passwords for every account and combining them with multifactor authentication to create maximum barriers to entry. If you're worried about remembering these passwords, password managers can be a vital tool for both creating and storing strong passwords. Password managers are apps that act as secure vaults for all your passwords. Some even come with a feature that allows you to temporarily delete sensitive passwords before you travel and then easily restore them once you return. Story editing by Mia Nakaji Monnier. Additional editing by Kelly Glass. Copy editing by Tim Bruns. Photo selection by Lacy Kerrick. This story originally appeared on Spokeo and was produced and distributed in partnership with Stacker Studio. The business news you need Get the latest local business news delivered FREE to your inbox weekly.
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With its stock up 2,500% in the past five years, it's perhaps not surprising that investors are looking for the next Nvidia ( NVDA -2.25% ) . The company has been the biggest winner from the artificial intelligence (AI) boom and as a result has become one of the largest companies in the world. I was recently browsing a stock message board when I saw an investor ask which stock will be the next Nvidia. The overwhelming response was Palantir ( PLTR 3.92% ) . The company has already had a strong 2024 and its stock has been among the biggest winners on Wall Street this year. With that said, let's dig into what it would take for Palantir stock to become the next Nvidia in the coming years. But first we'll have to decide what that actually means. Nvidia was trading at a split-adjusted price of about $5.30 around five years ago (Dec. 6, 2019) and trades at around $138 as of this writing, which is about a 26 times gain. The company has a market cap of about $3.5 trillion as of this writing. Palantir ended 2022 at $6.42 and was trading at roughly $72 on Dec. 11. From that perspective, the stock would have to rise to around $165 to be considered the next Nvidia from a percentage gain perspective, which is about another 130% increase. However, if we wanted to define the next Nvidia as being the next $3.4 trillion stock, Palantir shares would have have to soar 20 times. Since investors are most likely interested in finding a stock that will come close to Nvidia's returns over the next five years, we'll see if Palantir can become one of the world's largest companies in that time frame. Notably, Palantir's market cap is actually more today ($165 billion) than Nvidia's was at the end of 2019 ($144 billion). Palantir needs parabolic revenue growth to become the next Nvidia Palantir currently trades at what would be considered an astronomical valuation, with a forward price-to-sales (P/S) ratio of about 48 times next year's analyst estimates. This is for a company that grew its total revenue by 30% last quarter. PLTR PS Ratio (Forward 1y) data by YCharts That's not a justifiable valuation given that growth, so there are certainly some investors who see the possibility of Palantir's growth going parabolic in the years ahead. After minimal revenue growth in its fiscal 2023 ended in January, that's just what Nvidia was able to do -- experience parabolic revenue growth. For fiscal 2024, it grew its revenue by 123%, while through the first nine months of this year it increased revenue by 135%. Palantir will need to see similar growth and for a longer period of time, since while its market cap is starting from a higher valuation, its projected 2024 sales (around $2.8 billion) are much lower than Nvidia's 2019 sales ($10.9 billion). Is Palantir the next huge AI winner? Palantir initially made its mark with the U.S. government, where its data gathering and pattern recognition software helped it become the most effective tool in fighting terrorism. It did this by being able to pull in data from a multitude of sources and make connections that might not be obvious. Later its technology was used by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to track the spread of COVID-19. Following a period of slowing growth, the company's growth accelerated this year with its new Artificial Intelligence Platform (AIP) gaining strong momentum in the commercial sector. Its number of U.S. commercial customers surged 77% year over year last quarter, while U.S. commercial revenue soared 54% to $179 million. The company credited its success in the U.S. commercial sector to "unrelenting AI demand." Meanwhile, the U.S. government has also been increasing its spending after a period of slowing growth. The company's U.S. government revenue growth decelerated to only 14% last year, down from 19% growth in 2022. However, its U.S. government revenue climbed 40% last quarter as every part of government was beginning to embrace the use of large language models (LLMs). However, Palantir does not think that creating the best LLM is the way to win the AI race. Instead, it thinks the key to AI moving forward is in the application and workflow layer, which is where its technology sits. It believes this starts with its ontology, which sits on top of the digital assets that are integrated into its platform, such as datasets and models, and then connects them to their real-world counterparts, which can be tangible assets like products or concepts like customer orders. As such, Palantir is able to use its AIP technology for a lot of different use cases across various industries. It is also able to quickly move from proof-of-concept to AI-powered software solutions that can work effectively in real-world environments through the use of rigorous testing and evaluation tools with its platform. It is this ability to get AI up and running in real-world environments without any negative impact from hallucinations (outputs that make no sense) and a lack of transparency that could help turn Palantir into the next Nvidia. Search results with some obvious gaffes is one thing, but if organizations are using AI solutions as a critical part of their businesses, they can't have AI making mistakes. This appears to be Palantir's secret ingredient. While Palantir's U.S. commercial revenue growth has been soaring, much of it is still with prototype work. One of the company's big opportunities is transitioning this into production. Palantir has already been seeing solid growth within its existing customer base, with a net dollar retention rate of 118% last quarter. This metric reveals how much revenue came from existing customers that have been with the company for more than a year after customer churn. However, it doesn't include newer customers recently added that have already been starting to expand. Palantir's long-term AI prospects Adding new customers and moving them into production is what will give the company the possibility of seeing its revenue growth go parabolic. If it has the superior application and workflow layer, it could be the ultimate AI winner on the software side, much like Nvidia has been the winner on the hardware side. That said, much of this is already priced into the stock, which at current levels does make it a pretty speculative investment. To reach the heights of Nvidia, the company would have to double revenue each year for the next five years while keeping a 40 P/S multiple. That won't be easy.Trading in Bharat Global Developers shares halted: What Zerodha CEO Nithin Kamath warned on 'Baap of Chart' and Trafiksol ITS TechnologiesPublished 20:44 IST, December 14th 2024 India's data centre market has emerged as a magnet for global and domestic investors, attracting nearly $60 billion in investment commitments between 2019 and 2024. With robust data centre (DC) demand fueling expansion into India's digital infrastructure, investment commitments in the industry are expected to surpass $100 billion by the end of 2027, according to CBRE report. India's Data Centre (DC) market is witnessing a surge in investment activity, with Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu emerging as the most preferred destinations. India's data centre market has emerged as a magnet for global and domestic investors, attracting nearly $60 billion in investment commitments between 2019 and 2024. Mumbai, which accounts for 49 per cent of India's total DC stock, continues to dominate the market, followed closely by Chennai, Delhi-NCR, and Bengaluru. Together, these Tier-I cities constituted about 90 per cent of the country's DC stock in the January-September 2024 period. Mumbai and Chennai's stronghold is bolstered by their strategic infrastructure, including multiple cable landing stations, government support, and established financial industries, making them prime hubs for BFSI, cloud, hyperscale, and OTT companies. India's DC stock stood at approximately 1,255 MW (~19 million sq. ft.) as of September 2024 and is projected to grow to around 1,600 MW (~24 million sq. ft.) by the end of the year. In 2025, an additional 475 MW of capacity is under construction, with Mumbai and Chennai expected to lead the supply additions. Demand from technology firms, BFSI, fintech, and media sectors, along with public sector undertakings, is expected to further boost occupancy rates, which currently stand at 75-80 per cent. India's generative AI sector is forecasted to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 28 per cent from 2023 to 2030, contributing significantly to DC demand. The adoption of generative AI is projected to add USD 400 billion to India's economy by 2030, underscoring the importance of robust digital infrastructure. State-level incentives have played a pivotal role in attracting DC investments. Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, and Telangana were among the first to introduce dedicated policies, defining DCs as an "essential service" and offering extensive infrastructure support. Updated 20:44 IST, December 14th 2024
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NEW YORK , Dec. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Why: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, announces an investigation of potential securities claims on behalf of shareholders of Quanterix Corporation (NASDAQ: QTRX) resulting from allegations that Quanterix may have issued materially misleading business information to the investing public. So What: If you purchased Quanterix securities you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement. The Rosen Law Firm is preparing a class action seeking recovery of investor losses. What to do next: To join the prospective class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=31441 call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email case@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action. What is this about: On November 12, 2024 , after market hours, Quanterix filed a current report on Form 8-K with the SEC. In this current report, the Company announced that on " November 11, 2024 , the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors of the Company, based on the recommendation of the Company's management and after discussion with the Company's independent registered public accounting firm, Ernst & Young LLP ("EY"), concluded that the Company's previously issued audited consolidated financial statements as of December 31, 2023 and 2022 and for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2023 , and its unaudited consolidated financial statements for the quarterly and year-to-date (as applicable) periods ended March 31, 2022 , June 30, 2022 , September 30, 2022 , March 31, 2023 , June 30, 2023 , September 30, 2023 , March 31, 2024 , and June 30, 2024 (collectively, the "Non-Reliance Periods"), should no longer be relied upon." On this news, Quanterix's stock price fell $2.77 per share, or 18.3%, to close at $12.40 per share on November 13, 2024 . Why Rosen Law: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources, or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually litigate securities class actions. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company at the time. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs' Bar. Many of the firm's attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers. Follow us for updates on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-rosen-law-firm , on Twitter: https://twitter.com/rosen_firm or on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rosenlawfirm/ . Attorney Advertising. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Contact Information: Laurence Rosen, Esq. Phillip Kim, Esq. The Rosen Law Firm, P.A. 275 Madison Avenue, 40th Floor New York, NY 10016 Tel: (212) 686-1060 Toll Free: (866) 767-3653 Fax: (212) 202-3827 case@rosenlegal.com www.rosenlegal.com View original content to download multimedia: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/rosen-law-firm-encourages-quanterix-corporation-investors-to-inquire-about-securities-class-action-investigation--qtrx-302338948.html SOURCE THE ROSEN LAW FIRM, P. A.
By Marissa Dederer More than 500 online courses are available through Thompson Rivers University (TRU)’s Open Learning department. Each course is crafted with care, and just like in Oz, there’s a powerful being behind the curtain making it all happen. Their work, however, isn’t always obvious. “My work is somewhat hidden. It’s not always obvious in the finished course,” says Melissa Jakubec, one of 10 instructional designers. “You have to dig under the surface to see it.” The courses they produce are popular. Last academic year, more than 16,000 Open Learning students enrolled in over 35,000 courses. The subject matter is vast. Students can earn an MBA, get a veterinary technology diploma or learn about celestial bodies. The sky’s the limit. Students go at their own pace Flexibility is the name of the game in Open Learning. While there are a handful of courses and programs that are cohort based, the majority are self-paced. “We’re creating a course so that if the student sits down at 11 o’clock on a Saturday night because that’s the time they have available to finish something, they can do it without having to wait for resources or answers,” says Jakubec. “We try to anticipate their needs.” TRU’s instructional designers work with subject matter experts to develop course material. They also work with members of the larger Open Learning team, including editors, copyright specialists, multi-media developers, e-learning support technicians and more. “It’s part project management, part pedagogical guidance,” she says. Designing with heart In 2018, Jakubec was recognized with a national award for course design innovation . The course, ENGL 3991: Voices of Protest and Rebellion in Contemporary American Literature, was presented on a WordPress website rather than a traditional learning management system, like Moodle. She worked with subject matter expert, the late Dr. Cameron Reid. “Cameron had this idea of doing a course where the students could choose their own adventure,” she says. “We ended up creating a course where the beginning sets the stage and then students are able to choose to do the readings and the assignments in any order they want.” Jakubec continues to look for opportunities to present coursework creatively. “A lot of the job is seeing the potential in a course,” she says. “As I work with a developer, I might review some course material and suggest it would work well as an interactive media piece or that students would benefit from the addition of a short video to explain a challenging concept.” She approaches her work while keeping student care front of mind. Care is one of the Instructional Design team’s shared core values, along with connection, openness and active learning. These are articulated in their learning design framework . That means using materials that are accessible to students, both in cost and content. Jakubec and other instructional designers strive to incorporate and create open educational resources (OER) whenever possible. German 1111 , for example, was developed as an OER. Students work through the lessons on the website and complete their assessments in Moodle. Student care is also evident in ensuring accessibility: videos are captioned, images have alternate text and colour contrast is carefully considered. Students are given clear expectations to guide their learning. Educational excellence through innovation These principles of design have served Jakubec well. She’s designed more than 100 courses for Open Learning and is exploring topics of engagement and care in open entry courses in her studies in the Doctor of Education in Learning Sciences program at the University of Calgary. Innovation at TRU will continue as a demand for flexible learning opportunities keeps instructional designers busy.
