Evaluation of online learning effectiveness growing in importance

Experts say colleges need to examine the effectiveness and costs of their online courses — and keep them up to date.

By James Paterson • July 20, 2018

Creatively nudging faculty members to expand use of immersive technology

Colleges are trying various techniques to introduce professors to equipment and software — and convince them of their value.

By James Paterson • July 11, 2018

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Student Engagement

Colleges focus on retention with a variety of steps designed to keep students committed to staying in school and completing their education.

By Higher Ed Dive staff

Tackling grade inflation

Advocates say clarifying standards and hiring outside examiners could quell the problem at institutions in the United Kingdom — a problem that reports say also plagues U.S. colleges and universities.

By James Paterson • July 6, 2018

Wisconsin colleges team up to prepare region for job influx

​Foxconn to open up facility that could employ 13,000.

By James Paterson • June 28, 2018

Report urges adoption of ‘demand driven education’

The Pearson-Jobs for the Future paper says higher education should turn its attention to better preparing students for jobs available now and in the future.

By James Paterson • June 19, 2018

Report: 46% of colleges employ virtual reality in courses

An expert says K-12 schools are increasingly using VR, so college students expect it on campus — but network capacity is an issue.

By James Paterson • June 11, 2018

Colleges should consider integrating boot camps, not view them as threats

A Duke University tech leader says boot camps can enhance the image of an institution and the way it prepares students.

By James Paterson • June 8, 2018

Pennsylvania system loosens control over college offerings as budgets tighten

Consultant recommends fast-tracking majors at smaller state institutions to help boost enrollment.

By James Paterson • June 8, 2018

Are fears about preparing students for future jobs overstated?

Frequently cited data could be overstated or misleading, with some economists expecting many current types of work to persist amid innovation.

By James Paterson • May 25, 2018

ASU+GSV 2018: Our recap of the annual higher ed and K-12 innovation showcase

We've rounded up our coverage of last week's summit in San Diego in one location for your convenience.

By Roger Riddell • April 23, 2018

Trump’s community college gaffe, pop culture in curriculum: The week’s most-read education news

Stay ahead of the class with a look at how Houston ISD is approaching community schools and more here!

By Roger Riddell • April 6, 2018

Day 2 at SXSWedu 2018: Paul Quinn College’s turnaround, data interoperability and learning science

Students shared their experiences with mindfulness and more as the conference rolled into its second day.

By Roger Riddell • March 6, 2018

Scheduling, budgets and AI innovation: The week’s most-read education news

Stay ahead of the class with the latest on the need for a fresh look at kindergarten policies and more here.

By Roger Riddell • Feb. 16, 2018

Budgets, Moody’s and SEL: The week’s most-read education news

Stay ahead of the class with the latest on a new RAND report highlighting social-emotional learning solutions and more here!

By Roger Riddell • Dec. 15, 2017

Report touts need for accessible and equitable high school college credit classes

States need better measurements of the success of such classes, a working group finds.

By Pat Donachie • Dec. 11, 2017

First-gen retention, curriculum and partnerships: The week’s most-read education news

Stay ahead of the class with the latest from this year's Educause conference and more right here!

By Roger Riddell • Nov. 3, 2017

VR, empathy and part-timer supports: The week’s most-read education news

Stay ahead of the class with the latest on using fiction to curb bullying and more here!

By Roger Riddell • Oct. 13, 2017