Ed Tech: Page 28
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Hack Reactor acquires iOS bootcamp, reorganizes operations
The tech ed provider will expand its expertise to include mobile education with the acquisition and split its satellites into autonomous companies.
By Tara García Mathewson • Sept. 30, 2015 -
Barely half of college grads believe their education was worth it
The national poll of 30,000 college alumni by Gallup and Purdue University found that number lowered to 26% for for-profit grads.
By Tara García Mathewson • Sept. 30, 2015 -
Virtual student unions provide a gathering place for distance learners
At least a handful of schools have turned to virtual communication platforms to foster engagement and belonging in online programs.
By Tara García Mathewson • Sept. 24, 2015 -
Adaptive learning's early adopters share what they've found
Faculty and course developers at a range of colleges have years of experience designing and implementing adaptive elements.
By Tara García Mathewson • Sept. 24, 2015 -
Coursera impact report finds tangible benefits in jobs, education
About half of respondents reported taking courses to advance their careers, and 87% reported benefits.
By Tara García Mathewson • Sept. 23, 2015 -
Udacity's new business model markets nanodegrees for in-demand skills
Udacity focuses on adults who want new skills and offers them intensive courses backed by the industry.
By Tara García Mathewson • Sept. 17, 2015 -
NYU's in-house talent revamps registration tutorial with gaming
The NYU Polytechnic School of Engineering offers a pre-registration tutorial students can conveniently access.
By Tara García Mathewson • Sept. 17, 2015 -
Study shows students benefit from interactive elements of MOOCs
The research comes out of Carnegie Mellon following up on a study of students who took an intro to psychology course.
By Tara García Mathewson • Sept. 17, 2015 -
Deep Dive
What are the 'most innovative' schools doing to earn their titles?
For the first time, the US News & World Report rankings included a look at the nation's most innovative schools, as nominated by higher ed administrators.
By Tara García Mathewson • Sept. 15, 2015 -
Levine: Competency-based education not a fad
The Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship Foundation president argues the rise in CBE reflects the transition out of an industrial economy.
By Tara García Mathewson • Sept. 15, 2015 -
U of Florida re-evaluating Pearson's role in UF Online
The university signed an 11-year contract with the vendor to launch the program, but with out-of-state enrollment low, it is reconsidering the terms.
By Tara García Mathewson • Sept. 15, 2015 -
New research offers insight into student behavior in MOOCs
Based on 13 interviews with MOOC participants, a paper in the British Journal of Educational Technology discusses student connections, note-taking, and course design.
By Tara García Mathewson • Sept. 14, 2015 -
Data analytics and US News rankings: The week's most-read education news
Fall behind? Catch up on digital alternatives to paper textbooks, President Obama's 'College Promise' campaign, and more right here!
By Roger Riddell • Sept. 11, 2015 -
Sponsored by Keypath Education
More Choices Can Mean Better Results When Looking at OPM
Exploring best practices in Online Program Management (OPM) evaluation, negotiation and success.
By Dale Leatherwood • Sept. 8, 2015 -
UCF enrolls more students than it has seats, live-streams lectures to overflow
Lecture-capture technology allows the university to offer intro courses to more students than its classrooms fit.
By Tara García Mathewson • Sept. 3, 2015 -
Robots offer additional layer of engagement in distance ed
A doctoral program course offered this past spring featured an instructor, a lineup of iPads on swivel robots, one mobile robot, and at least one student in the flesh.
By Tara García Mathewson • Sept. 2, 2015 -
JumpCourse criticized for devaluing intro courses, failing to teach key skills
The American Council on Education recommends nearly a dozen courses for college credit, but critics say students don’t need to learn content to master them.
By Tara García Mathewson • Sept. 1, 2015 -
Analytics, MOOCs, and teacher shortages: The week’s most-read education news
Fall behind? Get caught up on students' MOOC concerns and the increasing prevalence of those courses on college applications here!
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 28, 2015 -
Penn State World Campus launches program on California marine base
The San Diego recruit depot campus is expected to eventually grow to offer a handful of graduate programs.
By Tara García Mathewson • Aug. 27, 2015 -
The time is ripe for competency-based higher ed
Competency-based programs have been around for decades, in small numbers, providing plenty of lessons for schools looking to implement new programs.
By Tara García Mathewson • Aug. 27, 2015 -
Expecting $60M funding round, Coursera sets sights on international expansion
The MOOC provider has already raised $49.5 million from investors who seem confident in the company’s drive toward profitability.
By Tara García Mathewson • Aug. 26, 2015 -
Admissions officers seeing more MOOC credentials on applications
Prospective students are touting MOOC enrollment and completion, often in hopes of differentiating themselves from competitors.
By Tara García Mathewson • Aug. 26, 2015 -
Deep Dive
MOOCs show promise in complementing UC-San Diego's campus offerings
UC San Diego offers a variety of MOOCs through Coursera and edX, which many of its own students take, rounding out their educations with cutting-edge skills they need for the workplace.
By Tara García Mathewson • Aug. 25, 2015 -
New qualitative research explores students' MOOC concerns
The study reveals that quality and instructor availability are top of mind for traditional students who may be key to widespread adoption of the course format.
By Tara García Mathewson • Aug. 24, 2015 -
6 basic technologies can help colleges improve retention
Making web-based services mobile friendly, reducing online learner isolation, and offering early warning systems, student portals, and e-portfolios all help.
By Tara García Mathewson • Aug. 20, 2015
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