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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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Sponsored by iDesignSustainable enrollment growth in online nursing and healthcare programs
Growing enrollment in online nursing and healthcare programs
April 12, 2021 -
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How 3 megauniversities think local to aid students during natural disasters
Western Governors, Grand Canyon and Southern New Hampshire are using their scale to help students cope with crises in their communities.
By Natalie Schwartz • April 1, 2021 -
Shift online exposed and expanded college cybersecurity vulnerabilities
Ransomware attacks doubled from 2019 to 2020, according to one report, and experts say the increased use of virtual tools opened up new threats.
By Sue Poremba • March 30, 2021 -
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3 ways the pandemic is changing colleges' mandate right now
The health crisis is accelerating the need to cater to adult students and unbundle degrees, college officials said during last week's virtual SXSW EDU conference.
By Natalie Schwartz • March 15, 2021 -
Google expands certificate programs' reach by partnering with Guild
Tech employers are developing curriculum to distribute with or without colleges' help.
By Hallie Busta • March 11, 2021 -
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U of Missouri launched a new online portal. Will it scale?
The system said it wants to reach more adult learners in the state, but some experts question whether the move is aggressive enough.
By Hallie Busta • March 10, 2021 -
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Southern New Hampshire buys Kenzie Academy to grow alternative credentials
As more colleges look to partner with boot camps, the online megauniversity is going a step further.
By Hallie Busta • March 9, 2021 -
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Coursera prices IPO to raise $519M following watershed year for online education
The MOOC provider's prospectus offers a detailed look at how it has fared during the pandemic.
By Natalie Schwartz • Updated March 31, 2021 -
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Ransomware and data breaches lead cyberthreats at colleges, report says
New research shows large universities and small community colleges alike have weak spots in their security defenses.
By Samantha Schwartz • Updated Feb. 25, 2021
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