Ed Tech: Page 6
-
Permission granted by InSpace
InSpace touts easy availability on Canvas as new generation of edtech services seeks wider audiences
Founded amid the pandemic, InSpace expects to integrate with several other popular learning management systems.
By Rick Seltzer • Aug. 4, 2021 -
Courtesy of Duolingo
Duolingo CFO credits operational discipline on IPO day
The company's initial public offering can be seen as a bellwether for the health of the broader U.S. edtech ecosystem.
By Jane Thier • July 29, 2021 -
Trendline
Emerging Technology
As higher ed deals with enrollment declines and other challenges, colleges need to consider how increased and changing use of technology affects students and campus finances.
By Higher Ed Dive staff -
2U to acquire edX for $800M
The company says buying the MOOC provider will make it easier to recruit students into its programs.
By Natalie Schwartz • June 29, 2021 -
Justin Sullivan via Getty Images
Student perception of higher ed's value falls again, survey finds
Nearly two-thirds of respondents say college isn't worth the cost, up from half who said the same last summer.
By Natalie Schwartz • June 29, 2021 -
Permission granted by Morehouse School of Medicine
How Morehouse School of Medicine is growing the biotech worker pipeline
The historically Black institution created summer bridge programs to attract students to a sector in which diversity has long lagged.
By Chandra Thomas Whitfield • June 28, 2021 -
Kena Betancur via Getty Images
Deep DiveWhy SPACs are eyeing the education technology sector
These "blank-check" companies could expand the industry's footing on Wall Street.
By Hallie Busta • June 25, 2021 -
Sean Gallup via Getty Images
Q&AHow colleges can be proactive about the ransomware threat
Increased online activity during the pandemic intensified the impact of cyberattacks on higher ed, one expert explains.
By Hallie Busta • June 21, 2021 -
Leon Neal via Getty Images
Are tuition-share agreements between colleges and OPMs on solid legal footing?
Some lawmakers and advocacy groups on the political left have these contracts for marketing and recruitment in their crosshairs.
By Natalie Schwartz • June 18, 2021 -
Sean Gallup via Getty Images
Colleges held off on major technology purchases during the pandemic, report says
But the crisis heightened colleges' focus on the need to upgrade, with an eye on the cloud, according to one expert.
By Hallie Busta • June 17, 2021 -
Ridofranz/iStock via Getty Images
Online learning will be a bigger priority post-pandemic, college officials say
The latest CHLOE report suggests the move to remote education in 2020 will bring lasting changes to higher education.
By Natalie Schwartz • June 8, 2021 -
Wormwood, Matilda. Retrieved from Pexels.
Community colleges have a new option for sharing courses
An industry group's consortium takes the practice to a national level for two-year public schools.
By Hallie Busta • Updated May 28, 2021 -
Retrieved from Pexels.
ProctorU scraps fully automated remote proctoring
The company will no longer use artificial intelligence to surface potential cheating to faculty members.
By Natalie Schwartz • May 24, 2021 -
Omar Marques via Getty Images
Southern New Hampshire's transfer deal with Pennsylvania schools yields 47 students in first year
Critics of the arrangement, which is now more than a year old, said it could hurt enrollment at the state's four-year colleges.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • May 14, 2021 -
Tomohiro Ohsumi via Getty Images
Zovio reports enrollment challenges at U of Arizona Global Campus
Officials are revamping their recruiting efforts in an attempt to increase numbers at the online college formed from Ashford University.
By Natalie Schwartz • May 13, 2021 -
David Paul Morris via Getty Images
Auditor recommends closing Calbright if it doesn't meet new benchmarks
A blistering report found California's online public college only graduated 12 of the 904 students it has enrolled so far.
By Natalie Schwartz • May 12, 2021 -
Permission granted by Engageli
Zoom-alternative Engageli raises $33M to grow its digital learning platform
The funding comes off a strong year for investment in ed tech companies.
By Natalie Schwartz • May 11, 2021 -
Permission granted by Southern Utah University
How one Utah university is offering an online bachelor's degree for $9,000
The college is calling on other institutions to offer similarly low-priced programs, but experts question if its methods for cost-cutting will scale.
By Natalie Schwartz • May 4, 2021 -
ijeab/Getty Images Plus via Getty Images
Moodle acquires 3 companies to launch LMS services business in the US
The move marks the first time the open-source learning management system provider will directly offer support services to customers in the country.
By Natalie Schwartz • April 26, 2021 -
FluxFactory, E+ via Getty Images
Outlier.org: $30M raise will help add 14 more courses
The company, which offers online general education classes, says it will have enough programming for the first two years of a degree.
By Hallie Busta • April 22, 2021 -
Ziga Plahutar via Getty Images
Sponsored by AccelerEdThriving post-pandemic: What's next for digital teaching and learning?
Three themes stand out that guide how institutions may consider the use of digital tools and technologies to ensure student success.
April 19, 2021 -
Svetikd/E+ via Getty Images
Under pressure from colleges, Zoom hands over control of virtual events
After the company canceled several institutional events last fall, colleges said it was undermining academic freedom and First Amendment rights.
By Natalie Schwartz • April 15, 2021 -
Valdosta State creates online college to draw local students away from national universities
The Georgia institution is charging less per credit than its competitors, but experts note it may need to do more to stand out.
By Natalie Schwartz • April 14, 2021 -
Ridofranz/iStock via Getty Images
Opinion
As in-person classes resume, colleges shouldn't lose steam on faculty training
Professional development in pedagogy should be required throughout an instructor's employment, one teaching and learning dean explains.
By Inara Scott • April 12, 2021 -
New Africa via Big Stock Photo
Sponsored by iDesignSustainable enrollment growth in online nursing and healthcare programs
Growing enrollment in online nursing and healthcare programs
April 12, 2021 -
recep-bg via Getty Images
Sponsored by AccelerEdStudent-centered experiences propel innovation
Learn about the three sources of innovation institutions can pursue based on the most critical stakeholders in higher education — students.
April 12, 2021
Previous
