Ed Tech: Page 21
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Badges, ITT and mindfulness: The week's most-read education news
Stay ahead of the class with the latest on workforce development, mindfulness and more right here!
By Roger Riddell • Sept. 2, 2016 -
Literacy leadership and enrollment: The week's most-read education news
Stay ahead of the class with a look at the educational impacts of both student and parent incarceration and more here.
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 19, 2016 -
How to increase MOOC completion rates
One university uses teaching innovation to transform its campus culture of open-source learning.
By Jarrett Carter • Aug. 16, 2016 -
Sponsored by Pearson
Online student success is more than the sum of its parts
More students than ever are making major life decisions from their living rooms, but who is on the other side, working to ensure that their online program will guarantee them a shot at true academic success?
By Todd A. Hitchcock, Chief Operating Officer, Pearson Embanet • Aug. 16, 2016 -
Deep Dive
Ubiquity University seeks new ground in for-profit education
The online institution is staking the future of its success on affordability, global connectivity with industry and personal service commitments of students.
By Jarrett Carter • Aug. 12, 2016 -
Harvard, Cal-Berkeley take MOOCs to next level
Two elite universities prove enhanced technology can enhance the distance learning experience for students.
By Jarrett Carter • Aug. 11, 2016 -
Deep Dive
The gig economy is making waves in education
Thanks largely to the rise in virtual schools, the sector is a Top 5 industry for freelance work.
By Autumn A. Arnett • Aug. 4, 2016 -
Online degrees could complicate grad school prospects
Some experts say that higher demand for an advanced professional degree could limit opportunities for applicants with bachelor's degrees earned exclusively online.
By Jarrett Carter • Aug. 4, 2016 -
Liberal arts demand and summer slide: The week's most-read education news
Stay ahead of the class with the latest on food insecurity's impact on education, Coachella Valley's rock-and-roll superintendent and more right here!
By Roger Riddell • July 29, 2016 -
California community colleges get $5M to boost OER access
The model follows open-source textbook pilots initiated in other states, which have saved students millions in secondary college costs.
By Jarrett Carter • July 26, 2016 -
Study: Increased student engagement reduces likelihood of cheating
The construct of learning experiences and material could make the difference in student integrity in distance learning, according to research from UC Riverside.
By Jarrett Carter • July 25, 2016 -
Ed Dept seeks stricter rules for online degree programs
A new proposal looks to establish national authorization and disclosure standards for colleges offering degree access beyond their home states.
By Jarrett Carter • July 25, 2016 -
Raleigh adult learners to take classes in Google startup hub
Shaw University is partnering with the company on an off-campus continuing learning hub to connect non-traditional students with startup exposure and professional networking opportunities.
By Jarrett Carter • July 21, 2016 -
STEM gateways and federal higher ed plans: The week's most-read education news
Stay ahead of the pack with the latest on Cuban officials' excitement about potential US higher ed partnerships and more here.
By Roger Riddell • July 15, 2016 -
Challenges, opportunities lie ahead for MOOCs
Coursera Founder Daphne Koller recently discussed the challenges in maintaining updated content and student interest in open-source learning.
By Jarrett Carter • July 15, 2016 -
NYU seeks to expand online learning in Shanghai
Officials at New York University are working through technological and cultural obstacles to create online learning opportunities for Chinese students.
By Jarrett Carter • July 12, 2016 -
Dept of Ed for-profit pilot school gets nod for CBE degree programs
Rasmussen College will extend its developmet of hybrid learning, testing environments to new business degree offerings.
By Jarrett Carter • July 11, 2016 -
ISTE, cultural literacy and big data ethics: The week's most-read education news
Stay ahead of the class with the latest on how colleges can curb the 50% doctoral attrition rate and more here.
By Roger Riddell • July 8, 2016 -
Can colleges find partnerships with alternative learning options?
Alternative learning options are growing in appeal to high school graduates and professionals.
By Jarrett Carter • July 6, 2016 -
Despite industrial opposition, established for-profits continue growth
While some small nonprofit schools are struggling to survive, eCampus News reports many for-profit schools are thriving with innovation in technology and student outreach.
By Jarrett Carter • June 24, 2016 -
Adaptive learning study shows potential in remedial, community college spaces
A study of adaptive learning at institutions nationwide reveals mixed results on saving money and improving graduation rates, but there's promise for remedial instruction benefits.
By Jarrett Carter • June 24, 2016 -
Face-to-face interaction still important as higher ed shifts to digital
With the trend toward online learning, experts say traditional instruction should abandon the 50-minute lecture in favor of a more interactive, conversational and collaborative approach.
By Autumn A. Arnett • June 24, 2016 -
Higher ed systems expanding access to open-source materials
The State University of New York System is building its own open-source publishing arm, joining a growing number of systems looking to reduce costs through digital resources.
By Jarrett Carter • June 23, 2016 -
Coursera's Koller: 'Yesterday's degree doesn't prepare for tomorrow's jobs'
Coursera President and Co-Founder Daphne Koller says that expanding education and training for 21st century jobs is going to be the foundation for higher ed in today's marketplace.
By Jarrett Carter • June 21, 2016 -
Community colleges pilot textbook-free courses
Community colleges in Virginia and Maryland are experimenting with unique ways to save students money on ancillary college costs.
By Jarrett Carter • June 16, 2016