Ed Tech: Page 17
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WGU, Phoenix and SEL: The week's most-read education news
Stay ahead of the class with the latest on assessing social-emotional skills and more here!
By Roger Riddell • Sept. 29, 2017 -
University of Phoenix to shut down more campuses
Parent company Apollo Education Group sold to private investors for $1.1 billion earlier this year, and the university had been plagued by high profile lawsuits, an Federal Trade Commission investigation and accusations of predatory recruitment practices.
By Autumn A. Arnett • Sept. 26, 2017 -
WGU may have to return more than $712M in federal financial aid
The Department of Education's Office of Inspector General has determined that Western Governors University does not include enough faculty interaction in online classes and thus does not qualify for federal financial aid.
By Shalina Chatlani • Sept. 24, 2017 -
Recruitment, for-profits and early learning: The week's most-read education news
Stay ahead of the class with the latest on Kaplan's acquisition by Purdue and more here!
By Roger Riddell • Sept. 22, 2017 -
Sponsored by Barnes & Noble College
Courseware Offers Faculty Complete Flexibility for Open Resource Development
Faculty across the country want to make the switch to Open Educational Resources, but struggle to find the materials needed to augment open textbooks. Although educators have often been faced with some disappointing options, customizable solutions are coming to light.
Sept. 19, 2017 -
Deep Dive
3 common areas where higher ed recruitment goes wrong
Shifting demographics and new mediums necessitate that institutions bring their A-game to marketing and recruitment.
By Roger Riddell • Sept. 18, 2017 -
In wake of Irma, Harvey and Jose, University of Michigan experts offer online 'teachouts' on hurricanes
With a course on hurricanes following several natural disasters, University of Michigan experts are experimenting with "just in time" courses to build public knowledge.
By Shalina Chatlani • Sept. 14, 2017 -
Georgia Tech presents model for designing online degrees
The institution recently announced plans to create a second fully online master's degree, with plans to launch in the next year.
By Shalina Chatlani • Sept. 12, 2017 -
Discipline and community colleges: The week's most-read education news
Stay ahead of the class with the latest on higher ed's efforts to turn around unsustainable business models and more here!
By Roger Riddell • Sept. 1, 2017 -
College anxiety and K-12 social media strategy: The week's most-read education news
Stay ahead of the class with the latest on makerspaces' role in the future of school libraries and more here!
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 11, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Codecademy CEO talks bootcamp growing pains, new 'Pro' courses
Recovering from its near-death experience, Zach Sims' company is focusing on additional content, help and mentorship.
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 9, 2017 -
Online growth and blending STEM with arts: The week's most-read education news
Stay ahead of the class with the latest on the importance of branding in a school choice environment and more here!
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 4, 2017 -
Interest in online programs up drastically, while traditional programs continue to drop
The conclusions were drawn from an analysis of google keyword search data, which found a 21% increase in searches for online programs over 2016, but a 10% decrease for on-campus programs.
By Autumn A. Arnett • July 28, 2017 -
Report: Communication an essential skill for engineers working with IoT
A report from Northeastern University-Silicon Valley further highlights the importance of "soft skills" in high-demand technical fields.
By Pat Donachie • July 26, 2017 -
New report highlights importance of interaction in online learning
Over 50% of respondents in a survey from The Learning House and Aslanian Market Research said interaction is important, while around 25% said more would improve quality and experience.
By Roger Riddell • July 24, 2017 -
National U funds institute for individualized learning research
The institution has invested $20 million in a new institute that will explore the use of advanced technologies to help personalize learning.
By Pat Donachie • July 21, 2017 -
Are schools overpaying for online learning?
Preliminary findings of a research report shed light on how such programs can become more cost-efficient and revenue-enhancing.
By Pat Donachie • July 20, 2017 -
MOOCs now largely seen as professional learning tool
MOOCs have adapted over time by putting more emphasis on marketable skills and instituting their own forms of alternative credentialing.
By Pat Donachie • July 19, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Coursera's Tom Willerer talks personalization, access
For 3.5 years, the company's chief product officer has improved user experience with lessons learned during his time at Netflix.
By Roger Riddell • July 14, 2017 -
Data shows decade's dramatic shift in profile of 'typical' college student
If you didn't already believe the term "nontraditional student" was extinct, this latest gathering of data may finally make the case.
By Roger Riddell • July 11, 2017 -
Real-time data offers benefits in online learning
Data in online learning can be beneficial for its fast accessibility, offering educators an immediate perspective on student performance.
By Pat Donachie • July 10, 2017 -
Faculty, students share distance learning concerns
Some faculty are worried that student outcomes may be negatively affected and that the proper support may not be available, while students crave more interaction.
By Pat Donachie • July 6, 2017 -
Future schools and skills gaps: The week's most-read education news
Stay ahead of the class with the latest buzzword for digital natives, game-based learning's rising value and more here!
By Roger Riddell • June 9, 2017 -
How can online programs keep learners engaged?
Keeping students interested in person can be difficult enough, but customizable assignments offer potential.
By Roger Riddell • June 7, 2017 -
Cybersecurity and shorter school weeks: The week's most-read education news
Stay ahead of the class with the latest on how the Armed Forces are partnering with schools for STEM and more here!
By Roger Riddell • June 2, 2017
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